Phillip Wylie Show

Dan DeCloss: The Evolution of Cybersecurity


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Summary

In this episode of the Phillip Wylie Show, host Phillip Wylie speaks with Dan DeCloss, founder of PlexTrac, about his journey in cybersecurity, the evolution of pen testing, and the challenges faced in the industry. Dan shares his hacker origin story, insights on recruiting talent, and the inspiration behind PlexTrac, a tool designed to streamline the pen testing reporting process. They discuss the future of cybersecurity, including the role of AI and the importance of community engagement in recruiting talent.



Takeaways

• Dan DeCloss has over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity.

• PlexTrac aims to simplify the pen testing reporting process.

• Networking is crucial for breaking into cybersecurity.

• BSides events are great for recruiting talent.

• The cybersecurity landscape has evolved significantly over the years.

• AI is becoming increasingly important in cybersecurity tools.

• Pen testing is not just about finding vulnerabilities but also about effective reporting.

• Community engagement is vital for talent acquisition in cybersecurity.

• PlexTrac was inspired by the challenges of report writing in pen testing.

• The future of PlexTrac includes enhanced features and AI integration.


Sound Bites

"I feel like we truly helped the industry."

"AI is going to help our customers."

"We do have a free trial."


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to PlexTrac and Dan DeCloss

03:01 Dan's Hacker Origin Story

07:19 Evolution of Cybersecurity and Pen Testing

13:39 Types of Pen Testing and Experience

16:31 Advice for Aspiring Pen Testers

20:33 Recruiting Talent in Cybersecurity

23:13 Inspiration Behind PlexTrac

30:10 Future Roadmap for PlexTrac


Resources

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ddecloss/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/plextrac/

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