Hack The Box: Cube Talks
- Episodes
- 75
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- every two weeks
- Latest episode
- Oct 30, 2026
About the podcast
Join us for our weekly Cube Talk. This is your opportunity as a member of the community to ask our panelist of HTB Staff and Volunteers questions about our services, developing boxes/challenges/sherlocks, InfoSec in general, or anything you may want to learn more about. Recorded live weekly on Fridays @ 3pm UTC on our discord, https://discord.gg/hackthebox
Episodes 75
Cube Talks: August 14th, 2026
Addressing audience questions regarding the impact of AI on cybersecurity roles, certification standards, and platform updates. Key topics included the shift in security assumptions due to AI capabilities, the …
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Addressing audience questions regarding the impact of AI on cybersecurity roles, certification standards, and platform updates. Key topics included the shift in security assumptions due to AI capabilities, the evolving role of certifications like CPTS, and advice for newcomers navigating a changing job market. The panel emphasized that while AI is transforming entry-level tasks, it does not replace the need for human expertise, critical thinking, or hands-on experience. Additionally, the session covered practical advice on Active Directory, cloud security domains, reverse engineering, and career transitions, concluding with an overview of upcoming events and community resources.
Cube Talks: July 31st, 2026
This episode dives deep into the community's honest thoughts on using write-ups to accelerate your learning journey versus relying blindly on "try harder." We also map out the realistic prerequisites for diving …
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This episode dives deep into the community's honest thoughts on using write-ups to accelerate your learning journey versus relying blindly on "try harder." We also map out the realistic prerequisites for diving into kernel exploitation, how to pick the right academy paths, and why building personal, tangible coding projects beats an arbitrary curriculum every time.
Cube Talks: June 26th, 2026
covers entering InfoSec via networking & docs, using CTFs/AI for skills, mastering fundamentals over tools, navigating evolving AI landscapes
Cube Talks: June 5th, 2026
Balancing Sherlock's and boxes based on motivation, continuous learning, and community resources for effective training
Cube Talks: May 15th, 2026
Discussing Android pentesting, AI's impact on bug bounty, walkthrough usage, red teaming, career transitions, and space security.
Cube Talks: April 10th, 2026
AI, Red teaming, pentesting, various topics and special guestsTjnull & ChadB
Cube Talks: March 13th, 2026
Project PromotionThe team members agree that marketing is crucial for promoting projects and getting them in front of the right audience.They suggest that building a product and using it in other projects can …
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Project Promotion
- The team members agree that marketing is crucial for promoting projects and getting them in front of the right audience.
- They suggest that building a product and using it in other projects can help lend credibility to others who might also need it.
- One team member notes that persistence is key to success, and that it’s essential to keep creating content even if it doesn’t take off immediately.
Report Writing
- A user asks about introducing a report writing challenge to Hack The Box boxes.
- The team members confirm that report writing is already an essential part of their certifications, and that they have modules dedicated to teaching this skill.
- They suggest that using AI to assess report quality could be a future development for the platform.
PhDs in Cybersecurity
- A user asks about the relevance of a PhD in cybersecurity for a career in red teaming or pen testing.
- The team members agree that PhDs are not typically avoided in the industry, but rather that companies may be hesitant to hire PhD holders for junior roles due to salary expectations.
- They suggest that planning and experience are more important than a PhD itself for a career in cybersecurity.
Other Topics
- The team members discuss the importance of persistence and enjoyment in creating content, such as YouTube videos or blogs.
- They also touch on the topic of promoting open-source projects, suggesting that building a product and using it in other projects can help lend credibility to others who might also need it.
Overall, the session provides valuable insights and advice for individuals interested in cybersecurity and looking to build a career in the field.
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