Episode Summary
Saad Ullah, PhD student and founder of CVE-Genie, joins to explain how AI is changing vulnerability management and why defenders need to rethink their approach as threat actors adopt these tools. You’ll hear how his research is shaping the future of cybersecurity and what it means for staying ahead of attacks.
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Guest Bio
Saad Ullah is a PhD student at Boston University, a founder of CVE-Genie, and a key member of the Shellfish team for DARPA's cyber reasoning challenge. His work focuses on advancing AI-driven vulnerability management and has made a significant impact in the cybersecurity research community.
Chapters
00:00 Banter
02:24 Guest Intro: Saad Ullah
05:08 AI in Cybersecurity: The Emergence of Threats
07:41 CVE Genie: Revolutionizing Vulnerability Management
10:13 The Asymmetry of Defense: Challenges Ahead
15:49 The Future of Vulnerability Remediation
18:20 The Role of Security Engineers in an AI-Driven World
20:40 Building Trust in AI Systems for Cybersecurity
23:13 Passion and Evolution in Cybersecurity Careers
26:22 Collaboration and Support in Research
33:06 Exploring Vulnerabilities: The Journey Begins
36:25 Building a Comprehensive Benchmark for Vulnerabilities
39:33 Future of Vulnerability Management and Remediation
42:39 Looking Ahead: Conferences and Future Projects
44:52 Reflecting on Season One Highlights
48:26 Outro
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