Hack The Box Opens AI Arena to Train Next Generation of Cyber Defenders

[Starmix]

According to the report, Cybersecurity upskilling platform Hack the Box (HTB) has launched HTB AI Range, a “first-of-its-kind” cyber range built to test and benchmark autonomous AI security agents. The platform drops AI models and human operators into high-pressure, realistic attack scenarios to see how they perform under the same conditions.

The report stated that AI is now part of the cyber battle, and we’re building the arena where it can be safely tested and used for responsible defense. The company has spent over two years developing AI-driven labs where humans and machines train and compete together.

The report added that in April, an event organized by HTB tested autonomous AI teams in a Capture the Flag competition, where participants solved digital challenges to complete specific objectives.

The AI teams cleared 19 of 20 easy challenges, keeping pace with 403 human red teams, but stumbled on the final multi-step task, which required more complex problem-solving.

In addition to the report, AI is fundamentally reshaping the threat landscape,” said Dawn-Marie Vaughan, Global Offering Lead – Cybersecurity at DXC. The platform also includes an Assistants & Agents feature, designed to train AI to work alongside humans. These agents take on realistic roles such as detecting threats, triaging incidents, or defending systems, learning through human oversight and reinforcement.


Source: Military AI




A conceptual illustration representing Hack The Box’s AI Range, where autonomous agents and human operators train in realistic cyber scenarios. Image: Hack The Box

 

[gwolf666]

Hack the Box's launch of HTB AI Range marks a significant advancement in cybersecurity by creating an environment where autonomous AI agents can be tested and evaluated in realistic scenarios. This pioneering platform allows AI models and human operators to be tested in high-pressure situations, helping to understand how they respond to complex cyber threats. The integration of AI into cyber warfare reflects a growing trend where machines and humans collaborate to strengthen digital defense. In events like the Capture the Flag competition, autonomous teams demonstrated their ability to solve simple challenges, although they still struggle with more complex tasks. The inclusion of features like Assistants & Agents, which empower AI to detect threats and manage incidents, underscores the critical role of AI in the evolving threat landscape, promoting smarter and more effective defense.

 

[Starmix]

The platform drops AI models and human operators into high-pressure, realistic attack scenarios to see how they perform under the same conditions. This is the face of our technology with robots, that can assist human beings in all kinds of needs, even in war.