Is AI the end of Capture the Flag competitions, or just their next evolution? TrustedSec's Scott White and Jarrod Rizor join Security Noise to talk about how AI is changing CTFs for hosts and players alike.

On this episode of Security Noise, we pay tribute to Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions as we've known them. AI is making its way into every corner of technology, and CTFs are no exception. Geoff and Skyler are joined by Scott White, Director of Software Security, and Jarrod Rizor, Security Consultant, who bring experience from both sides of the game, as hosts and as competitors, to talk about what AI means for the future of CTFs.

About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Hack the planet! Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.

Do you know what to do as a cyber incident or breach unfolds? Your team should have an incident response plan, but it could just be collecting dust on the shelf. That's where tabletops come into play. On this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler talk with Senior Security Consultant Thomas Millar about his experience developing and moderating Tabletop Exercises (TTX). Thomas walks through the process of being an InfoSec Dungeon Master and tailoring the experience to each organization's needs. Equip your earbuds and roll for initiative!

About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Hack the planet! Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.

Agentic AI is now a part of the team, so how do you feel about it? On this episode of Security Noise, Geoff sits down with TrustedSec CTO Justin Elze to dig into how AI fits into offensive security. They explore the new risks introduced by agentic tooling, the practical ways AI is already being used in penetration tests, and how red teams are putting models to work for broader coverage, payload generation, and vulnerability research. They make the case for keeping humans oversight and how the value of AI depends on the judgment of the people using it.

About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Hack the planet! Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.

Let's talk home automations, where the lights, the locks, the thermostat, and the doorbell all have opinions (and an internet connection). On this episode, Geoff and Skyler sit down to chat with TrustedSec's Adam Compton, a Principal Security Consultant and resident "Automator." Even though Adam resides in a farmhouse built in the 1800s, his home is anything but outdated. From automatic window blinds to driveway gates, Adam has automated just about everything he can. Listen as we discuss favorite websites, resources, and hardware hacks for all your home automation needs. Skyler and Adam go on a verbal side-quest to discuss going fully local when it comes to smart home assistants. Join us for another fun episode that just might have you saying, "Alexa, you're fired!"

Resources:

Home Assistant - https://www.home-assistant.io/

Aqara - https://www.aqara.com/en/

About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Hack the planet! Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.

We're back, by way of Vegas! After a summer break, Geoff and Skyler are kicking off Season 9 of the Security Noise Podcast with tales from Hacker Summer Camp (AKA - Black Hat and DEF CON)! We are joined by Principal Security Engineer Mike Spitzer, who gave a Black Hat Training, and Senior Security Consultant James Williams, who spoke at both cons this year about his social engineering tool "Reel." They're here to give us the good, the bad, the ugly, and the pleasant surprises. We compare each con, how they have changed over the years, and things that caught their attention while they roamed the floors of each. Join us as we welcome our friends home from Hacker Summer Camp and out of that desert heat!

About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Hack the planet! Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.

It's a dramatic ending... of Season 8! On this episode of Security Noise, we are talking about the metaphorical soap opera that AI created. Since OpenAI was founded in 2015 as a non-profit AI lab, it has brought on dramatic interactions between its founders, culminating in a lawsuit in which Elon Musk sued cofounders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman over claims that OpenAI has "betrayed" its founding mission. We talk about allllll the drama in this season finale, joined by TrustedSec's Advisory Solutions Director Alex Hamerstone, entertaining the implications of the recent OpenAI trial and the BIG personalities that are shaping AI's future. Who will have control over that future? Investors, non-profits, founders, or giant tech platforms? And what does that mean for the rest of us, beyond Silicon Valley?

About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Hack the planet! Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.

On this episode of Security Noise, we are joined by TrustedSec Founder and CEO Dave Kennedy and IR Practice Lead Ryan Macfarlane to talk about the Canvas LMS Ransomware incident. HOLD ON TO YOUR GRADES as we dive into the attack details, response strategies, and overall outlook for cybersecurity in education and beyond! From the initial breach to the scramble to restore systems, we break down exactly how attackers exploited vulnerabilities in one of the most widely used learning management platforms in the world.

About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Hack the planet! Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.

AI and automation are giving attackers unprecedented speed and scale — so how do defenders fight back? On this episode of Security Noise, we are joined by Carlos Perez, Director of Security Intelligence at TrustedSec, and John Dwyer, Deputy CTO and Head of ARC Labs at Binary Defense. They sit down with Geoff on Skyler to discuss how AI and automation are fundamentally reshaping the way defenders think, work, and respond. They unpack how machine speed and intelligent tooling are raising the stakes on both sides of the attack surface. From the power and limitations of open source security to the emergence of AI-assisted attack methodologies, this episode challenges defenders to rethink their strategies before adversaries outpace them. What does it takes to stay ahead in an environment where the pace of change is the biggest threat of all?

In this episode: - How AI is transforming threat hunting and detection engineering - Why open source security is more critical than ever - How attackers are already using AI — and what that means for defenders - What the future of security operations actually looks like

About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Hack the planet! Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.

What if learning cybersecurity felt less like a compliance checkbox and more like an adventure? In this episode, Geoff and Skyler sit down with two special guests to explore how gamification is revolutionizing the way people learn about security tactics and concepts. TrustedSec's Senior Security Consultant Travis Kaun drops in to talk about his latest community offering: Dungeons and Daemons, a web-based RPG that simulates a "live" engagement as a Red Teamer. We are also joined by Tim Doerges who is Lead Developer of Backdoors & Breaches at Black Hills InfoSec to talk about how this incident response card game has taken off since its launch and what developments are on the horizon. See demos of these games on YouTube to get a better understanding of why the future of cybersecurity education could be through gamified experiences.

YouTube podcast video - https://youtu.be/rngJj3NFk0k

About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.

Resources: Backdoors and Breaches - https://www.blackhillsinfosec.com/tools/backdoorsandbreaches/

Dungeons and Demons - https://dnd.trustedsec.net

TrustedSec - https://trustedsec.com

Black Hills Security - https://blackhillsinfosec.com

MetaCTF platform - https://metactf.com

On this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler are joined by NyxGeek to discuss his suite of Azure bypass techniques that focus on user enumeration (which sometimes border on absurd). Since these techniques leave no trace, what does it mean to the organizations trusting authentication logs? We also discuss Microsoft's response to his findings and Geoff's suspicion that he may be responsible for a couple of table flips over at the MS HQ. Read NyxGeek's latest blog here: https://trustedsec.com/blog/full-disclosure-a-third-and-fourth-azure-sign-in-log-bypass-found

About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.

Let's find a CVE! On this episode of Security Noise, we explore the cutting-edge use of AI in vulnerability research, exploit development, and cybersecurity defense. Guests Christopher Paschen, Research Practice Lead at TrustedSec, and Principal Security Consultant Justin Bollinger sit down with Geoff and Skyler to discuss how frontier AI models are transforming security practices, the ethical implications, and the future of AI-driven hacking and defense.

About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.