Through selfstudy, hard work, and persistence Cody Winkler went from an Air Force network engineer into red teaming becoming an adversary emulation expert.
Maxie Reynolds shares her story of going from an underwater robotics expert to a social engineer and authoring "The Art of Attack: Attacker Mindset for Security Professionals."
Heath Adams grew up in a single-parent home but defied the odds hacking his way to a successful penetration tester, entrepreneur, content creator, and educator.
During their research into AD Certificate Services, Lee Christensen and Will Schroeder discovered some severe vulnerabilities that could be exploited and go unnoticed.
From IDF military service and aerial circus performer to security researcher, Yarden Sharfir Black Hat USA 2021 presenter shares her unique story.
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About The Hacker Factory
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Join hacker maker Phillip Wylie and his guests as they discuss and unveil the “secrets” of professional hacking — a mysterious, intriguing, and often misunderstood occupation, even by those in the field of cybersecurity.
With the rising need for professional hackers, those entering the infosec world are drawn to it, and understandably so — it is an exciting and fascinating career. Still, it sure has nothing to do with magic.
Join these conversations to discover what the role entails, the different specializations, and what it takes to learn and become one.
The show’s guests come from diverse backgrounds and paths but share a common curiosity and passion for challenges and their job.