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Real stories from the people breaking and defending the internetEvery week, Michel Chamberland sits down with a cybersecurity professional to dig into the moments that shaped their career, from their first encounter with a computer to the coolest hack they ever pulled off. Every guest answers the same core questions, giving you a unique window into how different people approach the same craft. Whether you're a seasoned red teamer, a bug bounty hunter, a vulnerability analyst, or just getting started, there's something here for you.

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    Cybersecurity: Learn the Core Science

    The conversation covers the comparison between cybersecurity and computer science degrees, emphasizing the importance of theoretical computer science. It also delves into the concept of thinking inside the box and the limitations it imposes. Takeaways Cybersecurity degree vs. computer scienceImportance of theoretical computer science Chapters 00:00 Choosing the Right Education

    1 min

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    AI: Not Innovative, Just Fast

    The conversation delves into the limitations of AI and its inability to be truly innovative, as well as the concept of artificial creativity. The discussion highlights the fact that AI is limited to predefined tasks and lacks the ability to generate new ideas or solutions. Takeaways AI limitationsArtificial creativity Chapters 00:00 AI Limitations and Creativity

    1 min

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    Mastering Assembler for C Fluency

    The conversation delves into the importance of mastering the core concepts, deep understanding of programming languages, achieving fluency, and the application of knowledge to all code. It emphasizes the significance of practice and open source code, as well as the idea that all code is open source and can be understood through reading the assembler. Takeaways Master the core conceptsAchieve fluency in programming languages Chapters 00:00 Mastering the Core

    1 min

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    Security Testing: More Than Just Scanning

    The conversation delves into the misconceptions surrounding security testing and highlights the manual probing and hard thinking involved in the process. Takeaways Misconceptions about security testingManual probing and hard thinking involved in security testing Chapters Misconceptions About Security Testing

    1 min

  5. 3D AGO

    AI in Cybersecurity: 2026 Advice

    Advice for breaking into cybersecurity and pen testing in 2026, including the importance of showcasing seriousness and considering automation with AI. Takeaways Show seriousness and dedicationConsider automation with AI

    1 min

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    Pentesting: A Fool's Errand

    The conversation covers Neil Kettle's favorite type of testing and the challenges of pen testing, highlighting the dilemma and pressure associated with it. Takeaways Favorite testing typeChallenges of pen testing

    1 min

  7. 4D AGO

    Nick Aures Talks Zero Days and Exploit Techniques

    The conversation covers zero-day discoveries and cloud code exploits. Nick discusses his recent findings of zero-day vulnerabilities and his improved understanding of obscure exploit techniques. Additionally, the use of cloud code to write exploits is explored, highlighting its potential for executing commands and writing code. Takeaways Zero-day discoveriesCloud code exploits

    18 sec

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    Just Start: Hands-On Cybersecurity

    The conversation emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, highlighting the transition from network play to CTFs and the value of practical keyboard experience in learning. Takeaways Hands-on experience is crucialCTFs are a valuable learning tool Chapters 00:00 The Value of Hands-On Keyboard Experience

    1 min
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Real stories from the people breaking and defending the internetEvery week, Michel Chamberland sits down with a cybersecurity professional to dig into the moments that shaped their career, from their first encounter with a computer to the coolest hack they ever pulled off. Every guest answers the same core questions, giving you a unique window into how different people approach the same craft. Whether you're a seasoned red teamer, a bug bounty hunter, a vulnerability analyst, or just getting started, there's something here for you.

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    Michel Chamberland
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