Episode 12 - AI in Offensive Security: Cutting Through the Hype 

Host: Tony UV - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyuv/

Guest: Andrew Wilson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/awilsonaz/

Is AI revolutionizing offensive security, or simply accelerating what humans already do? In this episode, we cut through the hype and get real about how AI is reshaping vulnerability discovery, exploit development, and red team operations.

🔍 Topics Covered:

1. AI-Powered Vulnerability Discovery

- Static analysis vs LLMs
- AI-guided fuzzing performance
- Signal-to-noise improvements
- Case study: AI vs human researcher
- Scaling AI across enterprise vs startup teams

2. Exploit Development Automation

- Can AI reliably build working exploits?
- Adaptability to target environments
- Evasion techniques vs modern defenses
- What red teams are actually using

3. Large-Scale Offensive Operations

- AI orchestration across thousands of assets
- Prioritization and continuous assessment
- Managing AI-generated data
- Measuring ROI of AI-enhanced testing

4. The AI Arms Race

- Offensive vs defensive AI
- Behavioral mimicry and detection evasion
- Speed, scale, and resource asymmetry
- Autonomous threat modeling

5. Implementation Reality Check

- Where to start with AI in OffSec
- Tool integration and team training
- Budgeting and vendor evaluation
- Compliance and regulatory concerns

💡 Whether you're a security leader, red teamer, or just trying to separate signal from noise, this episode delivers practical insights and strategic foresight.

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