In cybersecurity, many of us are self-starters and self-learners. In a field that’s so vast, so competitive, and changing so fast, we may often feel that we’re competing against others. But being constantly engaged in a race against others is not a sustainable way to build a career – or enjoy life. The best experiences […]

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It may seem as if everyone has a hot take on cybersecurity these days. With each new compromise, industry outsiders pay more attention to the world of information security. But not all the details and nuance make it through to them. Sometimes, all they’re left with are disconnected pieces of information that don’t help them […]

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It’s difficult not to be impressed when talking to BiaSciLab or listening to her. If you wouldn’t know her age, you’d definitely think she’s older than 14, as her understanding of security concepts and their implications is quite extensive. For the DefCamp #11 interview series, we wanted to highlight the wealth of diverse insights and […]

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Seeing your business from an ethical hacker’s mindset can have an illuminating effect. Especially when that hacker is a prolific one, having found, analyzed, and reported countless vulnerabilities. This is exactly what the interview with Cosmin Iordache (Inhibitor181) is all about. At the end of 2020, Cosmin reached a huge milestone that got him media […]

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