How is AI changing penetration testing, bug bounty hunting, and offensive security?
In this episode of The Phillip Wylie Show, Phillip sits down with Herman Zubenko to explore how artificial intelligence and automation are transforming the way security professionals discover and validate vulnerabilities.
Herman shares his unconventional journey from quality assurance and software development into cybersecurity, including how having one of his own accounts compromised led him to investigate the incident with AI and eventually begin using AI for bug bounty research.
Phillip and Herman discuss AI-assisted penetration testing, continuous security testing, open and local models, the importance of keeping humans in the loop, and why AI is more likely to enhance penetration testers than replace them.
They also discuss how aspiring cybersecurity professionals can use AI to accelerate their learning while still developing the technical fundamentals needed to understand how systems, applications, and vulnerabilities actually work.
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In this episode of The Phillip Wylie Show, Phillip welcomes cybersecurity community member Moo for an inspiring conversation about breaking into cybersecurity, building a career through persistence, and giving back to others along the way.
Moo shares his unconventional hacker origin story, from being inspired by *The Matrix* and DEF CON videos as a teenager to eventually speaking at DEF CON and earning his first National Cyber League challenge coin. Along the way, he discusses the value of internships, apprenticeships, mentorship, and exploring different areas of cybersecurity before settling on a career path.
Phillip and Moo also discuss the importance of community, continuous learning, and why cybersecurity conferences like DEF CON can be life-changing for newcomers.
Whether you're a student, career changer, or experienced security professional, this episode offers practical advice and plenty of encouragement for anyone looking to grow in cybersecurity.
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In this episode of The Phillip Wylie Show, Phillip Wylie sits down with offensive security researcher, educator, and entrepreneur Casey Smith (SubTee) to discuss his journey into cybersecurity, the evolution of offensive tradecraft, and why deception technology is becoming one of the most effective defensive strategies in today's threat landscape.

Casey shares how he transitioned from systems administration into security through application testing and enterprise security projects before becoming widely recognized for his pioneering research into Living Off the Land Binaries (LOLBins). The conversation also explores how Windows security has evolved over the years, the impact of application whitelisting, and why modern defenders should be thinking differently about detection.

The discussion wraps up with Casey's latest venture, where he is helping organizations leverage deception technologies while mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

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