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The show that decrypts the secrets of offensive cybersecurity, one byte at a time. Every week I invite you into the world of ethical hacking by interviewing leading offensive security practitioners. If you are a penetration tester, bug bounty hunter, red teamer, or blue teamer who wants to better understand the modern hacker mindset, whether you are new or experienced, this show is for you.
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#19 Beating the Odds in Cybersecurity: What It Really Takes ft. James Scott
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Kyser Clark interviews James Scott, a cybersecurity professional with a diverse background in the military and digital forensics. They discuss James's journey into penetration testing, the challenges he faced in landing his first role, and the importance of networking and creating personal tools. The conversation also covers the significance of pro…
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#18 16 Years in IT, Now a Fortune 100 Pentester: 0xD1CE Shares His Journey
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Kyser Clark interviews 0xD1CE, a seasoned penetration tester, who shares his extensive journey from IT to cybersecurity. 0xD1CE discusses his various roles, certifications, and the impact of COVID on his career shift. The conversation gets into the differences between consulting and internal roles, the value of certain cybersecurity certifications,…
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#17 Unpacking Bug Bounty Strategies with RootSploit: Zero Days, Recon, and Vulnerabilities
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Cybersecurity professionals Kyser Clark and Pranit Garud (RootSploit) discuss their experiences in the field. They cover topics such as bug bounty programs, the role of an offensive security engineer, and the differences between consulting and working for a Fortune 500 company. Pranit shares tips for getting started in bug bounty hunting and emphas…
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#16 Why Cybersecurity Is Stressful and How to Succeed with Opeyemi Kolawole (Hacking Insights)
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Kyser Clark interviews Opeyemi Kolawole, a full-time red teamer and cybersecurity professional. They discuss Opeyemi's background in biology and his transition into the cybersecurity field. Opeyemi shares his experience and insights on various certifications, including the Cyberwarfare Lab Certified Red Team Analyst (CPTA) and the importance of sta…
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#15 From Zero to Hero: How Anyone Can Succeed in Cybersecurity
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In this solo episode, Kyser Clark discusses the accessibility of cybersecurity careers, emphasizing that anyone can enter the field regardless of their background. He shares his personal journey from blue-collar jobs to becoming a penetration tester, highlighting the importance of certifications and continuous learning. Kyser provides actionable st…
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#14 Social Engineering Unleashed: DEF CON Insights from Jacob Villarreal
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Kyser Clark interviews Jacob Villarreal, a penetration tester, about his journey into the cybersecurity field, his experiences at DEFCON, and various topics related to cybersecurity. Jacob shares his background, including his education, certifications, and transition from IT roles to penetration testing. The discussion covers the importance of netw…
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#13 Hacking Time: Real World Skills They Don't Teach You | Trent Darrow
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Kyser Clark interviews Trent Darrow, a senior penetration tester and cyber protection team crew lead. They discuss Trent's background, certifications, and his role in building a red team. They also touch on ethical dilemmas in the industry, the effectiveness of certifications in preparing for real-world pen testing, and the importance of skills lik…
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#12 Why OSCP Might Not Be Worth It - A Surprising Take by Evan Isaac
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Kyser Clark and Evan Isaac discuss their experiences and insights in cybersecurity. They cover topics such as certifications, content creation on LinkedIn, web hacking resources, job searching advice, and the importance of offensive and defensive cybersecurity skills. Connect with Evan Isaac on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-isaac/ Take…
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#11 Stay Creative Together: Insights from Nouha Ben Brahim
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Kyser Clark interviews Nouha Ben Brahim, a Python programmer turned bug bounty hunter and founder of No Breach. They discuss Nouha's journey into cybersecurity, the most concerning cyber breach, common web hacking vulnerabilities, becoming a speaker at events, starting a cybersecurity company, and Nouha's podcast, The Hackers Line. Connect with Nou…
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#10 Breaking into Cybersecurity: Tips from a Pro ft. Jake Mayhew
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In this conversation, Kyser Clark interviews Jake Mayhew, a senior penetration tester, about his background and experiences in cybersecurity. They discuss the importance of internships, the value of creating a home lab, and the benefits of networking at local conferences and meetups. Jake also shares advice for job seekers, including the significan…
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#9 Red Teaming & Malware Development ft. Nathan Rice
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In this conversation, Kyser Clark interviews Nathan Rice, a senior penetration tester, about his background and experience in cybersecurity. They discuss the differences between penetration testing and red team operations, the importance of starting with penetration testing before moving to red teaming, and the challenges and rewards of obtaining c…
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#8 Cybersecurity Is a Beautiful Field: There's People That Don't Like Me ft. Aaron Tran
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Kyser Clark interviews Aaron Tran, a military veteran who successfully transitioned into a career in cybersecurity. They discuss Aaron's journey from the military to becoming a penetration tester, the challenges he faced, and the steps he took to bridge the gap between non-cyber and cyber roles. They also touch on the importance of having a plan an…
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#7 Think Outside the Box to Land First Pentesting Job ft. Ryan Daub
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In this conversation, Kyser Clark interviews Ryan Daub, an Offensive Security Analyst Associate, about his journey in cybersecurity and his current role as an internal penetration tester for healthcare organizations. They discuss topics such as landing a job in cybersecurity, the role of AI in penetration testing, the differences between internal a…
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#6 Is AI Going to Cause Bad Stuff? Of Course, Everything Does ft. Mike Finkel
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In this conversation, Kyser Clark interviews Mike Finkel, a penetration tester, about his background and experiences in the cybersecurity field. They discuss certifications, the importance of customer service skills in pentesting, and the role of AI in the industry. Mike shares his hot take on AI, expressing his excitement for its potential in pent…
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In this conversation, George Raileanu discusses the importance of mentoring, strategies for finding a mentor, and the benefits of building a strong network in cybersecurity. He also shares advice on continuous learning, dealing with imposter syndrome and burnout, and the value of paying it forward in the industry. Connect with George Raileanu on Li…
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#4 A Vulnerability Assessment Isn't a Pentest ft. Kristofer Johnson
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Kyser Clark and Kristopher Johnson's conversation covers various topics related to offensive security, certifications, career progression, and distinguishing between vulnerability assessments and penetration tests. Kristopher shares his journey into offensive security, his challenges, and the importance of continuous learning and perseverance. The …
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#3 Best Way to Learn Active Directory Hacking Skills ft. Robert O’Connor
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The conversation between Kyser Clark and Robert O'Connor covers a wide range of topics related to penetration testing, certifications, career progression, and personal experiences in the cybersecurity field. Robert shares insights on his journey from IT intern to senior analyst to penetration tester, discussing certifications, specialization in Act…
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#1 Do Something Great in the World ft. Joshua Ragland
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The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to cybersecurity, including the background and career journey of the guest, the importance of offensive security, the cybersecurity skills shortage, strategies for excelling in CTF competitions, and the correlation between cybersecurity and everyday life. The guest also shares insights on preve…
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#2 Transition From Pentester to Senior Pentester ft. Adolfo (Val) Vask
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Adolfo (Val) Vask, a seasoned cybersecurity professional, shares insights on his journey from intelligence analysis to penetration testing and red teaming. He discusses certifications, the MetaSploit Pro Specialist, the relevance of education in cybersecurity, and the transition from penetration tester to senior penetration tester. He also provides…
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#0 Security Is Not Everybody’s Responsibility
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In this episode, I introduce myself, Kyser Clark, and share my background in cybersecurity. I talk about my experience as a client systems technician in the United States Air Force and my transition into penetration testing. I also discuss my certifications and educational background in cybersecurity. I explain the purpose of this podcast, which is…
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