About The Guest:

Michael Taggart is the founder of the Taggart Institute, an education project that aims to provide affordable and accessible learning resources for individuals interested in information security. With a background in teaching and technology, Michael transitioned from K-12 education to security analysis work and is currently a senior researcher at UCLA Health. He is passionate about sharing knowledge and helping others develop their skills in the field of cybersecurity.

Summary:

In this episode, Phil interviews Michael Taggart, the founder of the Taggart Institute. Michael shares his background in teaching and technology and how he transitioned into the field of information security. He discusses the importance of accessible education and the mission of the Taggart Institute to provide affordable learning resources. Michael also talks about the benefits of content creation and learning in public, as well as the tools and equipment needed to get started. He emphasizes the value of diversity in tools and the importance of responsible red teaming.

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Socials and Resources:

https://infosec.exchange/@mttaggart

https://threads.net/@mttaggart|

The Taggart Institute:

https://taggartinstitute.org

https://discord.gg/taggartinstitute

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-taggart-institute