Speaker: Shelby Heard

As artificial intelligence reshapes both cyber threats and defensive operations, security leaders face a new reality: AI can increase speed and productivity, but these gains are not automatic. But how does AI-augmented capability compare to the teams you employ today, when tested under real pressure? This session will share findings from the world’s largest AI vs. human Capture-the-Flag (CTF) benchmark, comparing 120 AI-agent teams with 958 human teams across 36 challenges. Discover where AI accelerates performance, where it falls short, where human expertise remains essential, and what these findings mean for your cybersecurity workforce strategy