Welcome back to the show! Hacker Valley Studio podcast features Host Ron Eddings, as he explores the world of cybersecurity through the eyes of professionals in the industry. We cover everything from inspirational real-life stories in tech, to highlighting influential cybersecurity companies, and we do so in a fun and enthusiastic way. We’re making cybersecurity accessible, creating a whole new form of entertainment: cybertainment.
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Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
There’s no doubt that AI is changing the game in cybersecurity, but not always in the ways we expect.
In this episode, Ron Eddings shares his firsthand experience with AI-powered tools that make him a cyber superhero—when they work. From automating security tasks to turbocharging programming workflows, AI is proving its value, but also revealing its limits. Through live walkthroughs and real-world examples, he showcases how AI automates security tasks, accelerates programming, and enhances research—while also showing why some cybersecurity actions should stay human-led.
Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Introduction
02:00 - The good and bad of AI in security
04:00 - Google’s AI weapons controversy
06:30 - Deepfake scams and AI-powered phishing
09:00 - How AI helps (and fails) at programming
12:00 - Automating security research with AI
18:00 - AI-generated meeting notes & productivity hacks
21:00 - What AI should NEVER do
23:00 - The future of AI in cybersecurity
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