Bare Knuckles and Brass Tacks

Do It Scared! The Journey from Pentesting Novice to Conference Speaker with Michelle Eggers


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Mainframe pentester Michelle Eggers joins us to share her incredible journey into cybersecurity, and specifically her niche in mainframe security.

George K and George A talk to Michelle about:

💪 Her hustle and flow switching careers into pentesting, including 40+ interviews and an intense training cohort

🍀 How she carved out a rare specialty in mainframe security through networking and seizing opportunities

😱"Do it scared" - her advice for speaking at conferences and pushing through imposter syndrome

💳 Why mainframe security matters (hint: it touches billions of financial transactions daily)

If you're trying to break into security, switch careers, or level up your technical skills - you need to hear Michelle's practical wisdom and refreshingly honest perspective on the journey.

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