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.
Episodes
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
AI isn’t just evolving—it’s sprinting, and cybersecurity needs to keep up.
Ron Eddings is joined again by cybersecurity leader Marco Figueroa, Program Manager for Gen AI at the ODIN Bug Bounty Program, who called it in January: 2025 is the year of AI agents, and the early signs are already here. From Grok 3’s speed advantage to AI-powered red teaming for $25K, this is the reality check security leaders need. No more six-month security projects—it’s all about speed, automation, and staying ahead.
Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Introduction
01:45 - Breaking down Palantir’s stock drop
07:15 - Why Grok 3 is a game-changer
10:24 - The real difference between GPT-4 and Grok
17:25 - AI-powered red teaming for $25K?
22:00 - The death of six-month security projects
26:24 - OpenAI’s Operator: The future or a gimmick?
34:22 - How AI is eliminating busywork
36:55 - Next month’s prediction: Agents building agents
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