In this episode, Brian and John dive into the world of Capture the Flag competitions in the realm of cybersecurity. Our special guest, Rachael Tubbs from IoT Village, discusses the rise of CTFs and how they are becoming a popular feature at cybersecurity conferences like Defcon. We explore how IoT Village is leading the way in making these conferences more accessible, exhibiting a range of innovative devices, and even holding a free virtual conference. We also discuss the challenges of developing security life cycles for IoT development and how the limited security mindset of small companies is a concerning trend across the 50 billion devices in use. Tune in for an exciting and informative look into the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Introduction to Capture the Flags (CTFs) and their importance in security
• Background of IoT Village
• Defcon CTF and its value
• IoT Village's response to pandemic

Rachel Tubbs is a psychology graduate who developed an interest in understanding human motivation. She started working as a contractor for the US Government's Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency, where she was introduced to the world of cybersecurity. However, she found that the private sector was more suited to her, and she eventually found a position at IoT Village, a security consulting and research firm founded by Independent Security Evaluators. Rachel has been with IoT Village for almost three years now.

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