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HTB Writeups, lessons and takeaways from my seminars at Duke and other security conferences.

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The Double-Edged Sword: What I Learned About ML in Cybersecurity and the Rise of AI Defense

Exploring the duality of AI in cybersecurity - how machine learning strengthens defense while simultaneously introducing new attack surfaces. Key insights from HiddenLayer on securing AI systems against adversarial attacks, data poisoning, and model extraction.

#Machine Learning#AI Security#Cybersecurity#Adversarial ML#HiddenLayer#Data Poisoning#Model Extraction#MLOps#AI Defense#Secure AI#LLM Security
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AI, Security & Responsibility: Leadership Takeaways from Duke Cybersec's Friday Seminar

Key insights from a Duke Cybersecurity seminar on the intersection of AI, security, and responsibility - covering model signing in healthcare, AI leadership, safety interventions, resource constraints, and the importance of privacy and transparency in modern LLMs.

#AI#Security#Leadership#Privacy#Machine Learning#Cybersecurity
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The Marriage of AI and Cybersecurity — From Network Detection to SOC Automation

Exploring Vectra AI's approach to blending machine learning, LLMs, and symbolic reasoning for advanced threat detection and SOC automation. Learn how AI amplifies security analysts rather than replacing them.

#AI#Artificial Intelligence#Cybersecurity#Machine Learning#SOC#Security Operations#LLM#Threat Detection#Vectra AI#Network Security#Automation
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TCS HackQuest Season 5: Round 1 Writeup

My journey and detailed solutions for TCS HackQuest Season 5 Round 1, where I solved 4 challenges earning 700 points. Learn about OSINT, digital certificates, PHP regex, and API security through practical CTF challenges.

#CTF#Capture The Flag#TCS#HackQuest#Writeup#Cybersecurity#Web Security#OSINT#Cryptography#API Security