In episode 62 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, co-host Sean Atkinson sits down with Chris Elgee, Senior Security Analyst at Counter Hack; and Erik Pursley, Technical Engineer at Counter Hack. Together, they discuss the "spidey sense" that goes into being a penetration tester. They reflect on key skills and certifications that help to make a successful pentester, review some of the methodologies that go into pentesting, and consider how specialization might be inevitable in an evolving technology landscape. They conclude by offering advice to organizations that are looking to engage in a pentest.

Resources

• Follow Chris and Erik on LinkedIn
• Counter Hack
• A CISO's Best Friend: The Pentester
• Episode 59: Probing the Modern Role of the Pentest
• Episode 49: Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity
• Episode 55: Live at RSA Conference 2023

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