In this episode of the Security by Default podcast, host Joe Carson welcomes back cybersecurity expert Carlos Polop. They discuss Carlos's journey into the cybersecurity field, the creation and impact of HackTricks, and the role of AI in cybersecurity. Carlos shares insights on using large language models for hacking, the future of AI, and upcoming training courses.

The conversation emphasizes the importance of ethical hacking and the need for continuous learning in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Key Takeaways

• HackTricks was created as a personal resource for learning and sharing knowledge.
• The community has greatly benefited from HackTricks in their learning journeys.
• AI is revolutionizing the field of cybersecurity and coding.
• Large language models can assist in finding vulnerabilities and automating tasks.
• It's important to ask the right questions when using AI tools.
• Carlos is developing new training courses focused on cloud security and privilege escalation.
• Hacktricks AI is designed to help users with specific cybersecurity queries.
• The future of AI in cybersecurity is promising but requires ethical considerations.
• Continuous learning and adaptation are crucial in the cybersecurity field.

Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity and Hacktricks
• 02:54 The Journey into Hacking and OSCP
• 05:54 The Impact of Hacktricks on the Community
• 08:58 Recent Projects and Innovations in Cybersecurity
• 12:00 The Role of AI in Cybersecurity
• 14:57 Automating Code Creation with AI
• 18:01 Future of Hacktricks and Upcoming Courses
• 20:53 Final Thoughts on AI and Cybersecurity

Resources:

https://book.hacktricks.wiki/en/index.html

https://training.hacktricks.xyz/

https://www.hacktricks.ai/

https://github.com/peass-ng/PEASS-ng