Pentest-Tools.com, Content Marketer
As a content marketer and cybersecurity enthusiast, I do my best to help others understand how cybersecurity works and why it's essential to keep our digital assets secure. I use my content writing experience and knowledge and strive to create educational and helpful content for our readers.
As a content marketer and cybersecurity enthusiast, I do my best to help others understand how cybersecurity works and why it's essential to keep our digital assets secure. I use my content writing experience and knowledge and strive to create educational and helpful content for our readers.
What you feed your mind gets reflected in your choices. We curated a list of books that can get focus your energy on your next big challenge, get you out of a rut, or give you the space you need to tinker with your next project.
To help you find the signal in the noise, I’ve curated the top 12 ethical hacking newsletters to fuel your personal and career growth. Dig into what makes them special and the top 3 resources we cherry-picked from each.
What does it take to build authentic trust and have a collaborative relationship with your customers? How do you help them create meaningful change in their organization? Which specific actions do you take to make an impact in how they tackle security issues? If you’ve wrestled with these questions, we created this educational guide to help you get more clarity and cultivate meaningful relationships with your customers. Empathy, honesty, clear communication, and understanding clients’ specific needs are some of the most effective strategies offensive security pros use to nurture these relationships with intent.
“Not everything works as configured. Not everyone behaves as trained.” The reality of this statement makes it possible for us, the people in offensive security, to have a job. It also highlights how unpredictable our work can be and how never-ending our learning process is. We work in a space where things are so complex that we need to combine big-picture, higher-level thinking with boost-on-the-ground practice. And our guest today is brilliant at doing just that.
Gabrielle isn't just a pentester; she's a powerhouse of knowledge, an advocate for cyber education, and a mentor shaping the future of ethical hacking. With 9+ years of experience in cybersecurity, she focuses on sharing it with her community members through practical and valuable resources. In this episode, we continue to ask the meaningful questions: What makes a great pentester? How can you balance the art of manual testing with the efficiency of automation? What is the unique value that pentesters bring to offensive security? And what can't be commoditized in this craft?
Who or what shapes the perception of penetration testing? How do you step away from firefighting and develop a more systematic approach in your work as a pentester? These are some of the questions we’re answering in this new episode. Today’s guest is Tom Eston, an experienced security professional, team manager, and a true leader in offensive security.
Why would someone spend a lot of their time making penetration testing tools? Especially when it takes what it takes to maintain them. Today on We think we know, we're peeling back the layers of offensive security with the enigmatic Panagiotis Chartas, also known by his alias - Telemachus - a nod to his Greek heritage and the strategic depth of his expertise.
From his early days of script kiddie shenanigans to helping shape the landscape of bug bounty programs, Inti's story is a thrilling ride through the highs and lows of offensive security. It also serves as a statement of the transformative power of curiosity and ethical hacking.
To deliver meaningful results as a pentester you have to be both patient and persistent. You have to love the process and strive for results for your clients. You also have to go in-depth and cultivate a broader understanding of all the pieces of the puzzle. Today’s guest, Willa Riggins, talks about how “every small piece contributes to the larger picture” in pentesting and explains why “it's about understanding the intricacies and appreciating the craftsmanship."
