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    The Hacker Factory

    Join hacker maker Phillip Wylie and his guests as they discuss and unveil the “secrets” of professional hacking — a mysterious, intriguing, and often misunderstood occupation, even by those in the field of cybersecurity.

    With the rising need for professional hackers, those entering the infosec world are drawn to it, and understandably so — it is an exciting and fascinating career. Still, it sure has nothing to do with magic.

    Join these conversations to discover what the role entails, the different specializations, and what it takes to learn and become one.

    The show’s guests come from diverse backgrounds and paths but share a common curiosity and passion for challenges and their job.

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    Mastering Cybersecurity Career Development | A Conversation with Fletus Poston | The Hacker Factory Podcast With Phillip Wylie Apr 07, 2023
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    Guest: Fletus Poston, Senior Manager, Security Operations at CrashPlan

    On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/fletusposton/

    On Twitter | https://twitter.com/fletusposton

    Host: Phillip Wylie

    On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/phillip-wylie

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    Episode Introduction

    In this podcast, Phillip Wylie interviews Fletus, a cybersecurity professional, who shares valuable advice on career development, networking, and interviewing in the cybersecurity field. Fletus emphasizes the importance of being a mentor and a mentee, regardless of your experience level, as everyone has unique experiences and skills to contribute. When it comes to interviewing, he recommends being prepared for different types of interviews, using the STAR method, and being honest if you don't know an answer. Proper video call etiquette, such as maintaining a neutral background and minimizing distractions, is also essential.

    Networking is another crucial aspect of career development. Fletus encourages using LinkedIn and Twitter for networking, as well as connecting with people who work at your target companies. Volunteering at conferences provides valuable networking opportunities and demonstrates a commitment to the cybersecurity community.

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    From Developer to Cybersecurity Pro | A Conversation with Greg Porterfield | The Hacker Factory Podcast With Phillip Wylie Mar 31, 2023
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    Guest: Greg Porterfield, Senior Security Consultant at SET Solutions [@setsolutionsinc]

    On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/gporterfield/

    On Twitter | https://twitter.com/GregPorterfield

    Host: Phillip Wylie

    On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/phillip-wylie

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    Episode Introduction

    In this episode of the Hacker Factory Podcast, host Phillip Wylie speaks with guest Greg Porterfield about his unique journey into cybersecurity. Greg started as a developer and gradually transitioned into system administration, application support, and eventually cybersecurity. He gained experience in data ingestion, monitoring, and observability, which led him to work closely with security teams. Greg's involvement in Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions and platforms like TryHackMe and Hack The Box helped him hone his penetration testing skills.

    Coming from a background in development and operations, Greg believes that his experience in these areas has given him an advantage in penetration testing.

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    The Community and Marketing Side of Cybersecurity | A Conversation with Britt Kemp | The Hacker Factory Podcast With Phillip Wylie Mar 24, 2023
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    Guest: Britt Kemp, Community Manager at Bishop Fox [@bishopfox]

    On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kempbritt/

    On Twitter | https://twitter.com/brittnik

    Host: Phillip Wylie

    On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/phillip-wylie

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    Episode Introduction

    Britt Kemp shares her journey from studying print journalism in college to working in various jobs, including data entry and HR, before landing a job at an SEO agency. She later found a marketing assistant job at Bishop Fox, where she grew into a social media and community-focused role. Britt suggests networking, building a personal brand, and applying for jobs even if one doesn't feel completely qualified as ways to prepare for a role in cybersecurity marketing. The other speaker agrees, emphasizing that passion and curiosity to learn can sometimes be enough to secure a position.

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    Exploring Cybersecurity and Virtual Friendships with Ed Miro | The Hacker Factory Podcast With Phillip Wylie Mar 17, 2023
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    Guest: Ed Miro, S2 Technical Trainer at Arctic Wolf [@AWNetworks]

    On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/theedmiroshow/

    On YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@theedmiroshow

    Host: Phillip Wylie

    On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/phillip-wylie

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    Episode Introduction

    In this episode of the Hacker Factory Podcast, host Phil welcomes his friend and cybersecurity expert Ed Miro to the show. Ed is passionate about mentoring, education, and speaking at conferences to help others get started in cybersecurity. Phil and Ed talk about the benefits of virtual friendships and how the pandemic has provided opportunities for virtual speaking and sharing of content. They also discuss the upcoming Pancakes Con four, which will be entirely virtual, and recommend people to check it out. Ed shares his experience of giving a talk at Pancakes Con and how he themed it on Jurassic Park, which made it his favorite talk ever.

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    Geek Squad Double Agent Turned OSINT Expert | A Conversation with Rick Medina | The Hacker Factory Podcast With Phillip Wylie Mar 10, 2023
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    Guest: Rick Medina, Lead Solutions Consultant at ZeroFox [@ZeroFox]

    On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardomedinajr/

    On Twitter | https://twitter.com/medinacybersec

    Host: Phillip Wylie

    On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/phillip-wylie

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    Episode Introduction

    Rick Medina shares his passion for mentoring in cybersecurity and his background and love for open source intelligence. Rick Medina, also known as Funky Cold, facilitates and co-hosts DC940 meetings (formerly Pwn School) in Denton, TX, and mentors cybersecurity enthusiasts. His interest in computers and technology began when his father taught him about cash registers and circuit boards. He worked his way up from desktop support to network administrator, kindling an interest in cybersecurity and ethical hacking. Rick focuses on OSINT and helping guide others interested in cybersecurity.

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    A Conversation with Former Aircraft Pentester Christian Espinosa | The Hacker Factory Podcast With Phillip Wylie Mar 03, 2023
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    Guest: Christian Espinosa, CEO at Blue Goat Cyber [@bluegoatcyber]

    On Twitter | https://twitter.com/Ironracer

    On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianespinosa/

    Host: Phillip Wylie

    On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/phillip-wylie

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    Episode Introduction

    Christian Espinosa discusses his background in cybersecurity, including experience in Air Force, as a defense contractor, airplane pentester, and founder of 2 cybersecurity firms. He stresses the significance of exploring various areas in the field, such as auditing and digital forensics. Espinosa also shares his thoughts on the value of practical certifications and self-education compared to traditional degrees.

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    Learning to Learn: A Conversation with Angela Brown | The Hacker Factory Podcast With Phillip Wylie Feb 24, 2023
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    Guest: Angela Brown

    On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/angsec/

    Host: Phillip Wylie

    On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/phillip-wylie

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    Episode Introduction

    Angela, is a self-made cybersecurity professional who began her career at the age of 15. Born and raised in Texas, Angela's mother wouldn't let her buy the clothing she wanted until she had her own money, which led her to start working on a sailboat and eventually at Starbucks for five years. While at Starbucks, she worked on flipping items on eBay in her free time, leading to a tech job at the local Apple store. It was there that she found her love for cybersecurity and began learning about incident response and forensics. After getting a degree in cybersecurity from U.T.S.A., she landed an internship at a local Austin company and began building her skills in red teaming. Angela shares her favorite types of hacking, including social engineering, Linux privilege escalation, and cloud pentesting.

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    From Pilot to Cybersecurity Instructor | A Conversation with Josh Mason | The Hacker Factory Podcast With Phillip Wylie Feb 17, 2023
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    Guest: Josh Mason, Senior Instructor at Neuvik Solutions [@Neuvik]

    On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacmason/

    On Twitter | https://twitter.com/Joshua17sc

    Host: Phillip Wylie

    On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/phillip-wylie

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    Episode Introduction

    In this episode, we chat with cybersecurity instructor Josh Mason about his non-traditional career path in cybersecurity. He shares his background as a former pilot and how he got into cybersecurity, as well as his experience teaching cybersecurity and building out courses. We also discuss the importance of keeping an open mind about career opportunities in cybersecurity and the value of sharing resources and information within the cybersecurity community.

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    Cyber Supply Drop: https://www.cybersupplydrop.org/

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    A Conversation With Senior Security Engineer Derya Yavuz | The Hacker Factory Podcast With Phillip Wylie Feb 10, 2023
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    Guest: Derya Yavuz, Senior Security Engineer at Praetorian [@praetorianlabs]

    On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/derya-yavuz/

    Host: Phillip Wylie

    On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/phillip-wylie

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    Episode Introduction

    On this episode of the show, Derya Yavuz shares her experiences and journey in the field of security engineering, focusing on offensive security, as she shares her journey and experiences.

    Derya began her education in computer engineering, which laid the foundation for her future career. She then took her passion for technology and applied it to the world of security engineering, eventually specializing in the challenging and complex field of offensive security. Throughout the interview, Derya provides valuable insights into what led her down this path and what it takes to excel in the industry. She shares her experiences and challenges, as well as what she believes are the key skills and qualities that someone in this field should have.

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    A Conversation With ICS Adversary Hunter, Kyle O'Meara | The Hacker Factory Podcast With Phillip Wylie Feb 03, 2023
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    Guest: Kyle O'Meara, Principal Adversary Hunter II at Dragos, Inc. [@DragosInc]

    On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-o-meara/

    On Twitter | https://twitter.com/SimulationKYLE

    Host: Phillip Wylie

    On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/phillip-wylie

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    Kyle shares his background in IT and how he got started in the field, including playing games and chatting on AOL as a kid. Phillip welcomes Kyle O'Mara as a guest on the show. They discuss Kyle's background and how he got into computer science and information technology. He recounts his journey from playing computer games as a child to being interested in computer science after seeing a supercomputer built from Xboxes by a fellow college student to switching his major from criminal justice to computer science and working at an ISP in college. After graduation, he struggled to find a job and considered joining the military, but eventually landed a role at a help desk. He eventually found his passion in threat hunting and ICS.

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