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Drawing on experiences spanning the hacker community, government advisory roles, and industry leadership, Jeff explored what remains constant even as technology evolves: people, curiosity, and the power of community.

Jeff described the hacking community as his first real community, a place where people learned from one another and built lasting relationships. That experience shaped one of the central themes of his talk: no one can know everything. Success depends on having trusted people you can ask for advice.

As AI becomes increasingly capable, Jeff argued that these human connections remain as important as ever. He also reflected on what distinguishes hacking from information security. Infosec can be about sharpening tools and refining techniques, but hacking is about learning how to think.