0x344 - Teknik - Série l'IA dans les CtF - Northsec

This episode of PolySécure Podcast features Émilio Gonzalaise, co-organizer of Montreac and VP CTF at Northsec, discussing the transformative impact of AI agents on Capture The Flag competitions, specifically at the 2026 Northsec CTF. Émilio describes the evolution of AI capabilities from late 2022 to 2026, noting a ‘perfect storm’ of advanced models and agent harnesses. The Northsec organizing team anticipated the disruption and implemented a data collection strategy, asking participants to self-declare AI-assisted flag submissions. Key findings include that 52.4% of respondents felt autonomous agents degraded their CTF experience, while 17.2% reported improvements. The discussion also covers the identity crisis facing CTFs: whether they should prioritize teaching hacking skills or industry tools like AI agents. Émilio shares concerns about the devaluation of CTF scores on resumés and the need to preserve the brand’s reputation. The episode highlights polarizing views on collaboration and learning, with some participants using AI as a tutor and others experiencing reduced interaction. Ultimately, the organizers aim to use this year’s data to guide future adaptations of the CTF format.