Simply Offensive

Suzu Labs

Phillip Wylie interviews cybersecurity industry experts on offensive security and techniques around penetration testing and red teaming.

  1. Offensive Security Mindset, Leadership, and AI with Chris Marks

    6 DAYS AGO

    Offensive Security Mindset, Leadership, and AI with Chris Marks

    In this episode of Simply Offensive, host Phillip Wylie sits down with cybersecurity leader Christopher Marks to discuss his journey from networking into security leadership, the importance of offensive security knowledge for defenders, and how AI is changing security operations. Christopher shares how community involvement, mentorship, and hands-on offensive security training helped shape his career and leadership philosophy. The conversation explores why security teams benefit from understanding attacker techniques and how organizations can improve resilience through purple team exercises and realistic simulations. Connect with Christopher Marks: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-m-7357441b/ ========================= Connect with your host, Phillip Wylie: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/phillipwylie YouTube: https://youtube.com/@PhillipWylie ========================= Presented by Suzu Labs ========================= All the ways to connect with @Suzulabshttps://suzulabs.com https://x.com/suzulabs https://www.linkedin.com/company/suzu-labs/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Journeys 03:17 From Network Technician to Cybersecurity Professional 05:52 The Importance of Experience in Cybersecurity 09:04 Adopting a Purple Team Mindset 11:45 The Role of Tabletop Exercises in Security Training 14:24 Understanding Learning Styles in Cybersecurity Training 17:03 The Impact of AI on Cybersecurity Operations 19:47 Challenges in Corporate Security Mindsets 22:34 The Future of Cybersecurity Training 25:09 Connecting with the Cybersecurity Community 29:03 Simply Offensive Outro

    29 min
  2. From Military to Cybersecurity with Josh Mason

    17 MAR

    From Military to Cybersecurity with Josh Mason

    In this episode, Phillip Wylie interviews cybersecurity expert Josh Mason about his journey from military service to cybersecurity, his book on communicating security to business leaders, and his initiatives like Noob Village to support newcomers at conferences like DEF CON.Connect with Josh Mason:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacmason/Noob Community Website: https://www.noobvillage.org/=========================Connect with your host, Phillip Wylie:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/phillipwylieYouTube: https://youtube.com/@PhillipWylie=========================Presented by Suzu Labs=========================All the ways to connect with @Suzulabshttps://suzulabs.comhttps://x.com/suzulabshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/suzu-labs/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Journeys02:57 Transitioning from Military to Cybersecurity04:56 Communicating Cybersecurity in Business08:18 Inspiration Behind the Book12:06 Creating a New Village for Newbies14:55 Building the Newbs Community at DEF CON25:32 Simply Defensive Podcast Overview30:26 Simply Offensive Outro

    31 min
  3. The Future of Pentesting: AI, Automation, and Better Reporting with Dan DeCloss

    10 MAR

    The Future of Pentesting: AI, Automation, and Better Reporting with Dan DeCloss

    In this episode of Simply Offensive, Phillip Wylie interviews Dan DeCloss, founder of PlexTrack, discussing the evolution of cybersecurity, the importance of report writing in pen testing, and the impact of AI on the industry. Dan shares his unique origin story, insights on the challenges of report writing, and how PlexTrack aims to streamline the process. The conversation also explores the future of AI in cybersecurity and its implications for the job market.Connect with Dan DeCloss:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ddecloss/PlexTrac Website: https://plextrac.com=========================Connect with your host, Phillip Wylie:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/phillipwylieYouTube: https://youtube.com/@PhillipWylie=========================Presented by Suzu Labs=========================All the ways to connect with @Suzulabshttps://suzulabs.comhttps://x.com/suzulabshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/suzu-labs/Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background of PlexTrack03:15 The Importance of Report Writing in Pen Testing06:09 Dan DeCloss's Origin Story08:45 The Evolution of Cybersecurity and AI11:32 AI's Impact on the Job Market14:14 Future of AI in Cybersecurity16:44 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions28:51 Simply Offensive Outro

    29 min
  4. AI Killed the CTF Star with Jacob Krell

    3 MAR

    AI Killed the CTF Star with Jacob Krell

    In this episode, Phillip Wylie and Jacob Krell discuss the integration of AI in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions and its implications for cybersecurity. Jacob shares his experiences with AI in penetration testing, highlighting how it enhances efficiency and changes the competitive landscape. They explore the future of certifications, the importance of human skills, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI in cybersecurity. Connect with Jacob:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-krell/⁠⁠ https://x.com/hackerfren⁠ ========================= Connect with your host, Phillip Wylie:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/phillipwylieYouTube: https://youtube.com/@PhillipWylie ========================= Presented by Suzu Labs ========================= All the ways to connect with @Suzulabshttps://suzulabs.com https://x.com/suzulabs https://www.linkedin.com/company/suzu-labs/

    30 min
  5. Navigating AI's Challenges in Problem Solving with Darius Houle

    24 FEB

    Navigating AI's Challenges in Problem Solving with Darius Houle

    In this episode, Darius Houle joins the conversation to explore the real-world limitations of AI in problem-solving and why context matters more than most people realize. The discussion covers how AI systems struggle with nuanced tasks, why developers must understand the boundaries of these tools, and how clearer prompts can dramatically improve outcomes. Darius shares insights from his experience in application security, tool building, and community leadership. The conversation also highlights the growing role of AI in cybersecurity testing and the responsibility developers have when integrating AI into their workflows. ========================= Connect with Darius Houle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariushoule/ Trail of Bits Skills Marketplace: https://github.com/trailofbits/skills ========================= Connect with your host, Phillip Wylie: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/phillipwylie X: https://x.com/PhillipWylie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipwylie 00:00 Introduction to Darius Houle and Trillobits03:18 Darius Houle’s Origin Story in Cybersecurity05:41 The Importance of Foundational Knowledge in AppSec08:33 The Role of AI in Cybersecurity10:52 AI Tools and Their Impact on Security Testing13:36 Getting Started with AI in Cybersecurity16:30 Building Tools in the Security Community18:55 Darius’s Recent Talk at DistrictCon21:25 Vulnerabilities in the Electron Framework23:57 Highlights from DistrictCon26:28 Conclusion and Resources28:54 Simply Offensive Outro

    29 min
  6. Exploring the World of Hardware Hacking with Matt Brown

    17 FEB

    Exploring the World of Hardware Hacking with Matt Brown

    In this episode, Phillip Wylie interviews Matt Brown, a hardware hacker and content creator, discussing his journey in technology, the fundamentals of hardware hacking, and the importance of affordable training. They explore the impact of content creation on career opportunities, the significance of community and conferences in the field, and provide advice for aspiring content creators. Matt shares insights on his recent milestone of reaching 200,000 subscribers on YouTube and emphasizes the value of sharing knowledge and learning in the hardware hacking space. ========================= Connect with Matt Brown YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mattbrwn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattbrwn/ Website: https://brownfinesecurity.com/ Training: https://training.brownfinesecurity.com/ ========================= Connect with your host, Phillip Wylie: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/phillipwylie X: https://x.com/PhillipWylie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipwylie ========================= Presented by Suzu Labs ========================= All the ways to connect with @Suzulabs https://suzulabs.com https://x.com/suzulabs https://www.linkedin.com/company/suzu-labs/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hardware Hacking and Content Creation 01:58 Matt Brown's Journey in Technology 03:58 Understanding Hardware Hacking Basics 06:37 Fundamentals of IoT Security 08:12 Learning Hardware Hacking 10:57 The Landscape of Training and Education 15:07 Conferences and Community Engagement 21:09 The Impact of Content Creation on Career 24:05 Advice for Aspiring Content Creators 26:26 Celebrating Milestones in Content Creation

    30 min
  7. Emulated Cyber Crime with Dahvid Schloss

    10 FEB

    Emulated Cyber Crime with Dahvid Schloss

    In this episode of Simply Offensive, Phillip Wylie interviews Dahvid Schloss, a cybersecurity expert and the emulated mob boss of emulated criminals. They discuss Dahvid's background in the military and cybersecurity, the differences between red teaming and pen testing, the importance of red teaming in understanding real risks, and the role of purple teaming in improving security practices. They also delve into the significance of tooling in adversarial emulation, the planning involved in red team operations, and the impact of AI on red teaming. The conversation concludes with Dahvid sharing insights on how to get started in adversarial emulation and the future of cybersecurity. Connect with Dahvid: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dahvidschloss/⁠ https://emulatedcriminals.com/ ========================= Connect with your host, Phillip Wylie: LinkedIn: ⁠https://linkedin.com/in/phillipwylie⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@PhillipWylie ========================= Presented by Suzu Labs ========================= All the ways to connect with @Suzulabs https://suzulabs.com https://x.com/suzulabs https://www.linkedin.com/company/suzu-labs/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to David Schloss 02:02 David's Background and Career Path 03:44 Understanding Red Teaming vs. Pen Testing 07:40 Time Requirements for Testing 10:31 The Importance of Undetected Operations 12:19 Practicing Incident Response 15:52 The Role of Purple Teaming 18:12 Tooling in Adversarial Emulation 22:03 Planning Red Team Operations 24:20 Getting Started in Adversarial Emulation 26:03 AI's Impact on Red Teaming 31:07 Closing Thoughts and Future Projects 32:49 Outro

    33 min
  8. Exploring AI Vulnerabilities in Cybersecurity with Mike Bell

    3 FEB

    Exploring AI Vulnerabilities in Cybersecurity with Mike Bell

    Summary In this episode of Simply Offensive, Phillip Wylie interviews Mike Bell, CEO of Suzu Labs, discussing the intersection of cybersecurity and AI. They explore the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, focusing on prompt injection attacks and their implications. Mike demonstrates real-world attack scenarios, emphasizing the importance of input sanitization and risk mitigation in AI systems. The conversation concludes with resources for learning AI security and best practices for pen testing. Takeaways Accurate asset inventory is crucial for security.AI and cybersecurity are converging fields.Prompt injection can manipulate AI responses.Indirect prompt injection is a hidden threat.Training data quality affects AI performance.Input sanitization is essential for AI systems.AI can inadvertently expose sensitive information.Defense in depth is a best practice for AI security.Pen testing should go beyond happy path testing.Resources for learning AI security are widely available. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity and AI 03:25 The Importance of Asset Inventory in Security 04:51 Understanding OWASP Top 10 for LLMs 07:25 Exploring Prompt Injection Attacks 10:01 Demonstrating RAG and Its Vulnerabilities 12:18 Real-World Implications of AI Attacks 18:38 Mitigation Strategies for AI Security 24:34 Getting Started with AI Pen Testing 28:50 Conclusion and Resources for Further Learning 30:31 Outro

    31 min
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Phillip Wylie interviews cybersecurity industry experts on offensive security and techniques around penetration testing and red teaming.

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  • Creator
    Suzu Labs
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Suzu Labs
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