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Hacker in the Loop (formerly Simply Offensive)

Phillip Wylie

Booking Overview

A cybersecurity interview podcast focused on offensive security, penetration testing, red teaming, and the practical evolution of ethical hacking, featuring external practitioners, researchers, architects, and technology leaders. PR agencies could credibly pitch experienced penetration testers, red-team operators, exploit researchers, security architects, cybersecurity executives, and specialists in AI-driven security or technical training; booking difficulty is likely low because the show regularly features accessible industry professionals rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 37

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

simplyoffensive@suzulabs.com

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Host

Phillip Wylie - Cybersecurity professional and host focused on offensive security, penetration testing, and red teaming.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Experienced cybersecurity practitioners, penetration testers, red-team operators, exploit researchers, security architects, cybersecurity executives, and technical security leaders with practical expertise and relevant career experience.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles in cybersecurity or technology, Experience in penetration testing, red teaming, or adversary emulation, Recognized technical certifications, Professional experience at established cybersecurity or technology companies, Research or practical work involving artificial intelligence and security

Recent Guest Discussions

Jacob Krell - Artificial Intelligence In Penetration Testing, Large Language Models, Offensive Security Workflows, Certifications, Training, And Cybersecurity Consulting.

Milton Valencia - Penetration Testing Fundamentals, Exploit Development, Malware Research, Red-team Operations, Certifications, Training, And Artificial Intelligence In Offensive Security.

Katherine McNamara - Cybersecurity Careers, Certifications Versus Degrees, Hiring, Artificial Intelligence Security, Vibe Coding, And Enterprise Security Challenges.

Darin Fredde - Career Development In Technology And Cybersecurity, Adversary Emulation, Penetration Testing, Curiosity, And Artificial Intelligence.

Recent Topics

Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Red Teaming, Ethical Hacking, Exploit Development

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Hacker in the Loop (formerly Simply Offensive)
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Building an Agentic Hacking Harness with Jacob Krell

August 25, 2026

What happens when AI moves beyond answering pentesting questions and starts actively participating in the testing workflow?In this episode of Hacker in the Loop, Phillip Wylie is joined by his colleague Jacob Krell for a hands-on look at building an agentic hacking harness using Cursor, Metasploit, MCPs, AI models, and custom guardrails. Jacob walks through the process in real time, showing how an AI-powered environment can research techniques, build tools, maintain engagement state, execute ...

Inside DEF CON's IoT Village with Rachael Tubbs, PhD

August 04, 2026

What does it take to build one of DEF CON's largest and most popular villages?In this episode of Simply Offensive, Phillip Wylie sits down with Rachael Tubbs, PhD, Research Director at Independent Security Evaluators (ISE) and one of the leaders behind IoT Village, to discuss the evolution of one of the cybersecurity community's favorite DEF CON attractions.From Bluetooth-enabled toilet seats and connected litter boxes to IoT security research, hacker psychology, and advice for first-time DEF...

AI Won't Make You a Hacker: Why Fundamentals Still Matter

July 15, 2026

Artificial intelligence is transforming offensive security, but does that mean traditional penetration testing skills are becoming obsolete? In this episode of Simply Offensive, Phillip Wylie is joined by offensive security researcher Milton "wetw0rk" Valencia and Suzu Labs offensive security practitioner Jacob Krell for an in-depth discussion about the future of penetration testing, exploit development, and the role AI is playing in modern offensive security. Drawing from decades o...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Hacker in the Loop (formerly Simply Offensive)?

Hacker in the Loop (formerly Simply Offensive) is hosted by Phillip Wylie. Its publicly listed email is simplyoffensive@suzulabs.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Hacker in the Loop (formerly Simply Offensive)?

The publicly listed email for Hacker in the Loop (formerly Simply Offensive): simplyoffensive@suzulabs.com.

How many listeners does Hacker in the Loop (formerly Simply Offensive) have?

Podseeker estimates Hacker in the Loop (formerly Simply Offensive) reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Hacker in the Loop (formerly Simply Offensive)?

Hacker in the Loop (formerly Simply Offensive) typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Experienced cybersecurity practitioners, penetration testers, red-team operators, exploit researchers, security architects, cybersecurity executives, and technical security leaders with practical expertise and relevant career experience. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles in cybersecurity or technology; Experience in penetration testing, red teaming, or adversary emulation; Recognized technical certifications. Recent guests include Jacob Krell, Milton Valencia, and Katherine McNamara.

How hard is it to get booked on Hacker in the Loop (formerly Simply Offensive)?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Hacker in the Loop (formerly Simply Offensive) cover?

Recent episodes cover Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Red Teaming, Ethical Hacking, and Exploit Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

simplyoffensive@suzulabs.com

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