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23. An In-Depth Look at the Role of Cybersecurity at AWS with Syed Rehan


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In this episode of the TechGuide podcast host Ryan Atkinson sits down with guest Syed Rehan, a C++ engineer turned ethical hacker. Syed shares their journey from discovering the importance of memory allocation in C++ programming to uncovering a loophole in an email system. Their experiences led them to pursue a career in ethical hacking, and they now work with AWS in the field of cybersecurity. Syed discusses the significance of competency and curiosity in the industry, as well as the various services offered by AWS in securing data and analyzing connected devices. Tune in to learn about the world of ethical hacking and the importance of learning and curiosity in the field of cybersecurity.


Check out the full episode here: https://techguide.org/podcast/syed-rehan/

Time stamps:
0:00 Introduction
00:59 Curiosity leads to career change in tech.
07:21 Became C++ engineer, and discovered ethical hacking.
13:10 Malicious actors target companies for financial gain.
17:21 Data security and anomaly detection with machine learning.
24:57 Focus on one cybersecurity category: zero trust.
27:27 Action speaks louder than words in AWS cybersecurity. Interest and competency are key.
30:08 Thank you for being amazing!

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