Ep. 5 with Vivek Ramachandran- We think we know the value of first principles in offensive security
Season 1 Episode 5
🎙️Ready to excel in offensive security this year? Delve into the mind of Vivek Ramachandran, a cybersecurity virtuoso who’s seen (and learned) a lot in this field.
He's a force that fuels both his current company and the broader cybersecurity landscape with original thinking, educational and actionable insights.
And there's more to Vivek than just technical savvy. He's on a mission to revolutionize how we view ethical hackers and infosec pros, using his captivating comic books to challenge cliches and spark a new wave of enthusiasm in the next generation.
So, come along with us on "We think we know", as we’re breaking down the misconceptions about offensive security.
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📚 RESOURCES
Vivek’s story in cybersecurity - https://yourstory.com/2020/05/techie-...
Comic books - Hackers: Superheroes of the digital age - https://www.vrncomics.com/
Vivek on the Philip Wylie Show - • Hacker, Researcher, Educator, Entrepreneur...
Advanced Wi-Fi security with Vivek at DEF CON 23 - • DEF CON 23 - Wireless Village - Vivek Rama...
Training courses on Pentester Academy - https://www.pentesteracademy.com/
OSI model layers - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSI_model
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🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
We think we know how computer systems work, but how come they keep surprising us? We also think we know how humans behave, but we keep finding out we don’t.
This podcast is for ethical hackers who are thirsty for challenges and who never settle for easy answers. We challenge some of the best offensive security pros in the world to reveal the unique traits, skills, and real-world experiences that got them where they are today.
Get ready to be caught off guard as we debunk misconceptions, dissect wins, and explore what ethical hacking culture teaches us.
This is the “We think we know” podcast from Pentest-Tools.com.
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🔖 CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
04:28 The Hackers comics
12:31 First principles
29:10 The changing nature of automation
35:05 From probabilistic to deterministic security
43:45 On becoming an entrepreneur
51:00 Community contribution