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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Offensive security firm Theori has taken third place at the finals of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) AI Cyber Challenge. The $1.5 million prize was awarded at DEF CON 33 in Las Vegas, one of the world's most influential cybersecurity conferences.
The AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC) is a competition led by DARPA and the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). It tasks elite security researchers with creating artificial intelligence that can automatically find and repair security flaws in the world's most critical open-source software.
Theori's AI system, "Robo Duck," earned its top-tier ranking among seven elite finalists from leading academic and commercial institutions. In the final evaluation, the system autonomously identified a total of 34 vulnerabilities in real-world software, operating entirely without human intervention. Notably, this included zero-day vulnerabilities, critical flaws completely unknown to developers and for which no defense exists.
This achievement follows Theori's dominant first-place victory in the 2024 semifinals, where the team won a $2 million prize from a field of over 100 teams.
"This represents a pivotal moment in securing the software that powers our world," said Brian Sejoon Pak, CEO of Theori. "By automatically finding zero-day vulnerabilities in this competition, our work proves that the combination of deep offensive security expertise and advanced AI is already delivering critical security results today, addressing complex flaws that were previously impossible to solve at scale."
Adding to the achievement, Theori also secured victory in the renowned DEF CON Capture the Flag (CTF) competition, marking their ninth total victory and a record-setting fourth win in a row. At DEF CON, the company was also awarded Best Privilege Escalation at the 2025 Pwnie Awards — the "Tonys" of cybersecurity — for its discovery of CVE-2024-50264, a critical Linux kernel vulnerability that could grant attackers root privileges. The team's repeated dominance in the CTF, along with recognition for impactful vulnerability research, demonstrates a level of human expertise that the company has now proven it can translate into its AI-powered system.
In line with DARPA's commitment to the community, Theori's system will be released as open source to improve access to advanced cybersecurity tools. More details on the "Robo Duck" system are available at: https://theori-io.github.io/aixcc-public
About Theori
Theori is a pioneering cybersecurity firm based in Austin, Texas, specializing in offensive security research, red teaming, and AI-driven security solutions. Trusted by over 100 global organizations including Google, Microsoft, and Okta, Theori's automated security platform enables continuous vulnerability detection at scale, making enterprise-grade security accessible to organizations of all sizes. With a team of world-class hackers, the company provides unparalleled expertise in identifying and addressing complex security challenges to help organizations strengthen their security posture.
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Offensive security firm Theori has taken third place at the finals of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) AI Cyber Challenge. The $1.5 million prize was awarded at DEF CON 33 in Las Vegas, one of the world's most influential cybersecurity conferences.
The AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC) is a competition led by DARPA and the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). It tasks elite security researchers with creating artificial intelligence that can automatically find and repair security flaws in the world's most critical open-source software.
Theori's AI system, "Robo Duck," earned its top-tier ranking among seven elite finalists from leading academic and commercial institutions. In the final evaluation, the system autonomously identified a total of 34 vulnerabilities in real-world software, operating entirely without human intervention. Notably, this included zero-day vulnerabilities, critical flaws completely unknown to developers and for which no defense exists.
This achievement follows Theori's dominant first-place victory in the 2024 semifinals, where the team won a $2 million prize from a field of over 100 teams.
"This represents a pivotal moment in securing the software that powers our world," said Brian Sejoon Pak, CEO of Theori. "By automatically finding zero-day vulnerabilities in this competition, our work proves that the combination of deep offensive security expertise and advanced AI is already delivering critical security results today, addressing complex flaws that were previously impossible to solve at scale."
Adding to the achievement, Theori also secured victory in the renowned DEF CON Capture the Flag (CTF) competition, marking their ninth total victory and a record-setting fourth win in a row. At DEF CON, the company was also awarded Best Privilege Escalation at the 2025 Pwnie Awards — the "Tonys" of cybersecurity — for its discovery of CVE-2024-50264, a critical Linux kernel vulnerability that could grant attackers root privileges. The team's repeated dominance in the CTF, along with recognition for impactful vulnerability research, demonstrates a level of human expertise that the company has now proven it can translate into its AI-powered system.
In line with DARPA's commitment to the community, Theori's system will be released as open source to improve access to advanced cybersecurity tools. More details on the "Robo Duck" system are available at: https://theori-io.github.io/aixcc-public
About Theori
Theori is a pioneering cybersecurity firm based in Austin, Texas, specializing in offensive security research, red teaming, and AI-driven security solutions. Trusted by over 100 global organizations including Google, Microsoft, and Okta, Theori's automated security platform enables continuous vulnerability detection at scale, making enterprise-grade security accessible to organizations of all sizes. With a team of world-class hackers, the company provides unparalleled expertise in identifying and addressing complex security challenges to help organizations strengthen their security posture.
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Theori Wins $1.5 Million Prize at DARPA's AI Cyber Challenge
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PITTSBURGH, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Cabbage, a global leader in procurement intelligence, today announced the launch of Harvest, a secure, agentic AI platform designed to help organizations operate with greater speed, precision, and confidence, enabling smarter negotiations and improved cost outcomes.
Developed in close partnership with Green Cabbage's Executive Advisory Board and shaped by direct client feedback, Harvest reflects the company's commitment to building client-driven innovation that delivers real results.
"Harvest is a major step forward in how organizations access and act on procurement intelligence," said Eric Cunningham, CEO of Green Cabbage. "We built this platform with our clients to help them move with speed, operate with precision, and maintain the highest level of security while making better decisions and driving stronger outcomes."
Harvest brings together global market, supplier, and commercial intelligence across more than 50 categories into one unified experience, eliminating fragmented tools and manual analysis while enabling teams to operate with speed, precision, and confidence.
"At its core, Harvest is about turning complex data into immediate, actionable insight," said Chris Cortese, CTO of Green Cabbage. "We've embedded AI in a way that is not only powerful, but practical, helping teams get to answers instantly while maintaining the highest levels of security."
The platform introduces a new standard for procurement technology by combining advanced AI with deep domain expertise, giving organizations the clarity needed to negotiate more effectively and drive measurable savings.
"Everything in Harvest was designed with the end user in mind," said Bennett Falck, Head of Product at Green Cabbage. "From how quickly you can access insights to how confidently you can act on them, this platform is built to simplify complexity and improve outcomes at every stage."
Key Capabilities Include:
- Audio MITs: On-demand audio summaries of reports in multiple languages and voices, enabling users to access insights anytime, anywhere
- Globalization: Fully localized platform supporting multiple languages and 120+ currencies for seamless global operations
- Supplier Org Intelligence: Visibility into key decision-makers across suppliers to improve engagement and negotiation strategy
- Terms Optimizer: Data-backed benchmarks and trade-off analysis to guide more effective negotiations
- Harlee & Harvee Chat: AI-powered agents that deliver instant, conversational insights across contracts, suppliers, and market intelligence
Harvest is built with enterprise-grade security and designed to help organizations across the globe reduce time to insight, improve negotiation outcomes, and drive meaningful cost savings.
The platform is now available globally.
For more information, visit https://greencabbage.com/harvest-overview/
About Green Cabbage
Green Cabbage, Inc. is the global leader in Procurement Intelligence, addressing Technology, Third-Party Labor, Marketing, Travel & Expense and AI spend through our Harvest Platform.
Green Cabbage delivers Real, Tangible Outcomes with Market, Commercial, and Supplier Intelligence in as little as 24 hours. Green Cabbage services 2600+ clients across the globe in Enterprise, Mid-Market, Private Equity, and Consulting Firms. From pricing strategy and licensing to negotiation, audit defense, legal advisory, training and more.
Visit Green Cabbage: greencabbage.com
Contact:
Alex Fochler
alex.fochler@green-cabbage.com
PITTSBURGH, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Cabbage, a global leader in procurement intelligence, today announced the launch of Harvest, a secure, agentic AI platform designed to help organizations operate with greater speed, precision, and confidence, enabling smarter negotiations and improved cost outcomes.
Developed in close partnership with Green Cabbage's Executive Advisory Board and shaped by direct client feedback, Harvest reflects the company's commitment to building client-driven innovation that delivers real results.
"Harvest is a major step forward in how organizations access and act on procurement intelligence," said Eric Cunningham, CEO of Green Cabbage. "We built this platform with our clients to help them move with speed, operate with precision, and maintain the highest level of security while making better decisions and driving stronger outcomes."
Harvest brings together global market, supplier, and commercial intelligence across more than 50 categories into one unified experience, eliminating fragmented tools and manual analysis while enabling teams to operate with speed, precision, and confidence.
"At its core, Harvest is about turning complex data into immediate, actionable insight," said Chris Cortese, CTO of Green Cabbage. "We've embedded AI in a way that is not only powerful, but practical, helping teams get to answers instantly while maintaining the highest levels of security."
The platform introduces a new standard for procurement technology by combining advanced AI with deep domain expertise, giving organizations the clarity needed to negotiate more effectively and drive measurable savings.
"Everything in Harvest was designed with the end user in mind," said Bennett Falck, Head of Product at Green Cabbage. "From how quickly you can access insights to how confidently you can act on them, this platform is built to simplify complexity and improve outcomes at every stage."
Key Capabilities Include:
- Audio MITs: On-demand audio summaries of reports in multiple languages and voices, enabling users to access insights anytime, anywhere
- Globalization: Fully localized platform supporting multiple languages and 120+ currencies for seamless global operations
- Supplier Org Intelligence: Visibility into key decision-makers across suppliers to improve engagement and negotiation strategy
- Terms Optimizer: Data-backed benchmarks and trade-off analysis to guide more effective negotiations
- Harlee & Harvee Chat: AI-powered agents that deliver instant, conversational insights across contracts, suppliers, and market intelligence
Harvest is built with enterprise-grade security and designed to help organizations across the globe reduce time to insight, improve negotiation outcomes, and drive meaningful cost savings.
The platform is now available globally.
For more information, visit https://greencabbage.com/harvest-overview/
About Green Cabbage
Green Cabbage, Inc. is the global leader in Procurement Intelligence, addressing Technology, Third-Party Labor, Marketing, Travel & Expense and AI spend through our Harvest Platform.
Green Cabbage delivers Real, Tangible Outcomes with Market, Commercial, and Supplier Intelligence in as little as 24 hours. Green Cabbage services 2600+ clients across the globe in Enterprise, Mid-Market, Private Equity, and Consulting Firms. From pricing strategy and licensing to negotiation, audit defense, legal advisory, training and more.
Visit Green Cabbage: greencabbage.com
Contact:
Alex Fochler
alex.fochler@green-cabbage.com
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Green Cabbage Launches 'Harvest,' the Leading Agentic AI Platform to Drive Faster Decisions, Better Deals, and Smarter Spend
