In this episode of the Phillip Wylie Show, host Phillip’s guest is Travis Weathers, a seasoned professional in cybersecurity and penetration testing. Travis shares his unique journey from military service to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the cybersecurity field. He discusses the importance of specialized training, the differences between red teaming and traditional pen testing, and offers valuable advice for those looking to advance their careers in cybersecurity. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in the industry and the innovative tools being developed for physical pen testing.

This episode is sponsored by Teleport, an identity-first security platform. Learn more: https://fandf.co/4p98SC6

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Connect with Travis Weathers:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/trweathers/

https://mwgroup.io/

https://vtemlabs.com/

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Connect with your host, Phillip Wylie: 

LinkedIn: ⁠https://linkedin.com/in/phillipwylie⁠

X: https://x.com/PhillipWylie

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipwylie/

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

01:32 Travis Weathers' Hacker Origin Story

05:31 Transitioning to Business Ownership

09:33 Training and Course Offerings

13:01 Advice for Aspiring Pen Testers

18:17 Understanding Red Teaming vs. Pen Testing

21:50 Career Advancement Strategies

24:40 The Role of AI in Cybersecurity

27:31 Teleport Ad

30:09 Phillip Wylie Show Outro