The Ethical Hacker's Journey in a Podcast with DCUA Team Founder Mykola Ilyin

October 23, 2026

On October 16, a compelling cybersecurity podcast episode featuring Mykola Ilyin, the founder and coach of the DCUA laboratory and team, was released. We are proud that the experience and expertise of our team, which once topped the global CTFtime ranking among more than 12,000 participants, continue to inspire a new generation of professionals!

The episode covers key topics for everyone interested in the field:

• How to begin a career in ethical hacking and why mathematics is the foundation for growth.
• How CTF competitions prepare future experts.
• The impact of artificial intelligence on cybersecurity.
• How the full-scale war has changed the cyber threat landscape in Ukraine and how hacking skills help protect the country.

If you are planning to build your future in cybersecurity or simply want to learn more about the industry from the inside, this episode is definitely worth your attention.

🔗 Listen to the episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Ze91kNc4WF2NDmXftnCWB