Beyond Checkboxes: Reclaiming the Art and Impact of Penetration Testing!

🎙️ Who or what shapes the perception of penetration testing? How do you step away from firefighting and develop a more systematic approach in your work as a pentester? These are some of the questions we’re answering in this new episode.
Today’s guest is Tom Eston, an experienced security professional, team manager, and a true leader in offensive security.
With 20+ years of cybersecurity work, Tom unpacks the complexities of penetration testing, discussing the roles of vendors, practitioners, and technological advancements.
He also shares his perspective on what makes a good pentester, the value of mentorship, and the ethical challenges in this line of work.
This episode with Tom is a must-listen if you want to learn how to showcase your work and elevate your thinking and tactics.
🔗 CONNECT WITH TOM ESTON
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📚 RESOURCES
➡️ The People Hacker book by Jenny Radcliffe - / 61271741
➡️ Tom’s journey from offensive security to leadership at the Phillip Wylie Show - www.phillipwylieshow.com/epis...
➡️ Ethical hackers and the legacy of the hacker manifesto for Cyber Empathy - www.cyberempathy.org/episodes...
➡️ Tib3rius - tib3rius.com/
➡️ Jason Haddix - / jhaddix
➡️ Dave Kennedy - / hackingdave
📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT
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🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
We think we know how computer systems work, but how come they keep surprising us? We also think we know how humans behave, but we keep finding out we don’t.
This podcast is for ethical hackers who are thirsty for challenges and who never settle for easy answers. We challenge some of the best offensive security pros in the world to reveal the unique traits, skills, and real-world experiences that got them where they are today.
Get ready to be caught off guard as we debunk misconceptions, dissect wins, and explore what ethical hacking culture teaches us.
This is the “We think we know” podcast from Pentest-Tools.com.
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