Security Unfiltered

From Teenage Gamer to SaaS Security Guru: The Untold Journey of a Cybersecurity Pro Aaron Costello


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In this conversation, Joe and Aaron discuss Aaron's journey into cybersecurity, highlighting the importance of curiosity, perseverance, and continuous learning in the field. Aaron shares his early experiences with hacking, his transition into professional security roles, and the unique challenges of pen testing SaaS applications. The discussion emphasizes the need for passion and dedication in overcoming obstacles and achieving success in cybersecurity. In this conversation, Joe and Aaron discuss the importance of sharing knowledge in the field of SaaS security, highlighting how personal initiatives like blogging can lead to unexpected career opportunities. They delve into the challenges organizations face regarding SaaS application risks, the significance of inventory management, and the shared responsibility model in security. The discussion also emphasizes the need for awareness of misconfigurations and reassures listeners that coding skills are not a prerequisite for entering the SaaS security space.

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00:00 Introduction and Personal Background
08:27 Journey into Cybersecurity
17:00 Perseverance in Learning and Growth
20:49 Pen Testing SaaS Applications
26:51 The Power of Sharing Knowledge
29:06 Discovering New Opportunities in SaaS Security
32:45 Understanding SaaS Application Risks
35:32 The Importance of SaaS Inventory Management
38:43 Shared Responsibility in SaaS Security
41:51 Misconfigurations and Security Awareness
45:01 Navigating SaaS Security Without Coding Skills 

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