Best This Week In Infosec Podcasts (2025)

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#66 The #1 Thing That Makes Pentesting Fun (Not Stressful) ft. Trent Miller 37:36

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In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, I sit down with penetration tester and security researcher Trent Miller (AzureAD) to talk about the one thing that makes pentesting fun instead of stressful: genuine friendships and community. We discuss how learning from other hackers, sharing experiences, and joining groups like DEF CON DC608 can accelerate …

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Episode 289: The Rapture One 45:23

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Episode 288: Legal and MFA delays 38:42

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18th September 2014: Home Depot disclosed that its data breach was estimated to impact 56 million unique payment cards. Home Depot disclosed that its data breach was estimated to impact 56 million unique payment cards. https://x.com/todayininfosec/status/1968870469408309285 18th September 2001: The Nimda worm was released. Utilizing 5 different inf…

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#65 Why You Can’t Find a Job After Passing OSCP 38:40

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Struggling to land a cybersecurity job after passing the OSCP? In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, I break down why the OSCP certification alone isn’t enough to secure a penetration testing role. From the importance of starting in entry-level IT positions and gaining real-world technical experience, to building soft skills, showcasing work ethic…

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#64 Job Interview Secrets From the Other Side of the Table ft. Vladimir Ichkov 37:09

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Senior penetration tester Vladimir Ichkov shares what really matters in cybersecurity job interviews from the perspective of both a candidate and an interviewer. We discuss the role of soft skills, confidence, and humor in landing a pentesting job, common red flags that turn interviewers away, and how technical experience as a system administrator …

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#63 Q&A: Outwork 1,000 Applicants to Break Into Cybersecurity 35:17

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Breaking into cybersecurity isn’t about being “good enough.” It’s about outworking the 1,000 other applicants fighting for the same job. In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache podcast, I share the raw truth about competing in today’s cybersecurity job market, why certifications and hands-on projects matter more than ever, and how to stand out when e…

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#62 Is InfoSec Slowing Down? Threat Models Explained ft. Carl Vincent (vyrus) 39:49

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In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, Kyser Clark sits down with Carl Vincent, better known as Vyrus, to unpack the shifting realities of cybersecurity. Carl shares straight talk on the Silver Bullet ecosystem that fraud actors rely on, why today’s cybercrime is more about account access than shell popping, and how blue teams can actually turn cri…

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From Leading NASA Teams to CrowdStrike APT Detection: Kyle Mendoza's Story 1:35:26

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In this episode of K.O.'s Launchpad, we share the story of a professional who turned ambition into achievement. Kyle Mendoza serves today as a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst at CrowdStrike, but his journey began with an intentional plan: study relentlessly, build the right network, and create a pathway into one of cybersecurity’s most selective…

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#61 How to Level Up Fast in Your First Cybersecurity Role ft. Ryan Daub 34:47

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In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, returning guest Ryan Daub shares his journey from IT support to offensive security and reveals practical advice on how to level up fast in your first cybersecurity role. We cover the importance of mastering fundamentals, documenting your work, learning from failures, and asking questions without fear. Ryan als…

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Episode 227: The Coup 54:04

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The notes go here. I really can't go and look for them right now. This week in InfoSec is a sticky pickle Rant of the Week will have you guessing at who it could possibly be, again… Billy Big Balls is why british men need to take their passport to the bathroom these days Industry News is the latest and greatest security news stories from around the…

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From Surf Shop Sales to Enterprise Sales Executive: Forrest Bowden's Journey 1:18:38

1M ago1:18:38

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In this episode of K.O.’s Launchpad, we highlight a career defined by persistence, resilience, and growth. The spotlight this week is on Forrest Bowden, who has spent nearly a decade in cybersecurity sales, rising from SDR to Enterprise Rep. Forrest shares what it takes to thrive in one of the toughest and most fast-paced roles in the industry, hel…

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#60 Shellcode Evasion in 2025: What Still Works (and What Doesn’t) ft. Robert O’Connor 39:55

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In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, Kyser Clark sits down with Red Team Consultant Robert O’Connor to unpack the realities of shellcode evasion in 2025. They dive into how antivirus and EDR solutions actually detect malicious payloads, the rise of fileless malware, and why network-level detection is still overlooked. Robert shares his hands-on e…

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#59 Q&A: You Can’t Choose Wrong in Cybersecurity 24:19

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In this Q&A episode of The Hacker’s Cache, Kyser Clark tackles some of the biggest questions aspiring and active cybersecurity professionals ask. From whether you should stack network pentesting certs like CPTS, OSCP, and PNPT or mix in web certifications like OSWA and CBBH, to why you really can’t choose wrong in cybersecurity as long as you keep …

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Floral Designs, Firewalls, and Finding Her Place in Tech: Mindy’s Cyber Story 1:29:24

2M ago1:29:24

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In this episode of K.O.’s Launchpad, we dive into the remarkable story of a lifelong learner who turned curiosity into a thriving career. Mindy has done it all. From early jobs in horticulture and mechanics to earning her computer science degree at Georgia Tech and leading in cybersecurity at some of the world’s top companies. Her story is a master…

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#58 Why Attention Is the Real Currency in Cybersecurity ft. Tadi 38:41

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In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, I sit down with penetration tester Tadi Kandango to unpack why attention is the real currency in cybersecurity. We talk about how he broke into pentesting without a degree, the role certifications actually play, and why sharing your work publicly can open more doors than quietly grinding in the background. Whe…

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#57 The AI Security Threat No One Sees Coming ft. Dino Dunn 38:40

2M ago38:40

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In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, Kyser Clark sits down with Dino Dunn, an AI security professional and cybersecurity instructor, to uncover the hidden risks most organizations overlook when adopting large language models and AI tools. From overlooked governance issues to the dangers of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and even how comprom…

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40+ Certs and 5 Degrees Later: Elyson De La Cruz’s Rise to Cyber Leadership 2:09:51

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In this episode of K.O.’s Launchpad, we showcase a remarkable career built on expertise, vision, and leadership. This week’s guest, Elyson De La Cruz, serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Imagine Believe Realize, where he safeguards sensitive technology programs that impact missions across the globe. He has over two decades of experi…

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#56 Beyond Certs: The Skills That Actually Matter in Pentesting ft. Nick Aures 37:11

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In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, senior penetration tester and red teamer Nick Aures shares the skills and habits that matter most in pentesting beyond certifications. We discuss real-world experiences from breaking into the field to finding critical vulnerabilities in companies like Tesla, USAA, and Asana. Nick reveals why strong communicati…

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From Jumping Out of Helicopters to Cisco Cyber Leader: Rob Gresham's Journey 1:39:38

2M ago1:39:38

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In this episode of K.O.’s Launchpad, we highlight an extraordinary journey of discipline, expertise, and service. The focus of this week’s episode is Rob Gresham, a Principal Engineer in Cisco’s Security Business Group, whose 25+ year career spans digital forensics, threat intelligence, and SOC team development. From military service to industry le…

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#55 Do Cybersecurity Certifications Really Get You Hired in 2025? 26:07

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Are cybersecurity certifications still worth it in 2025? Or are they just expensive pieces of paper with no real impact on your job prospects? In this solo episode, Kyser Clark cuts through the noise and tackles the growing wave of anti-certification advice circulating online. He shares what he's actually seeing in the job market, why certification…

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#54 Offensive Security for Blue Teamers: Why Red Team Knowledge Changes Everything ft. Josh Ragland 37:51

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In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, returning guest Josh Ragland shares how offensive security skills give blue teamers a serious edge. From building a hash-cracking rig to diving deep into C programming and assembly, Josh explains how understanding the attacker’s mindset can drastically cut triage time and help defenders spot threats others mis…

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Driving Security at Scale: Dave Abbott’s Path to Cyber Leadership 1:30:29

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In this episode of K.O.'s Launchpad, we feature an inspiring journey of technical mastery, strategic thinking, and continuous growth. The highlight of this week's episode is Dave Abbott, a Cisco Security Engineering Leader who covers the company’s largest cybersecurity partners. Dave’s work at the intersection of cloud and networking security has l…

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#53 The Dark Side of Influence: When Winning Feels Like Losing ft. Alethe Denis 39:24

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In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, Kyser Clark interviews legendary social engineer Alethe Denis to explore the ethical limits of influence in red team engagements. From her DEF CON Black Badge victory to her groundbreaking work at Bishop Fox, Alethe shares hard-earned insights on emotional manipulation, deepfakes, social engineering strategy, …

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Episode 226: The Prime Episode 43:40

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8th July 2008: Several DNS vendors released patches to mitigate an attack method discovered by Dan Kaminsky which could be used to cause DNS cache poisoning. Kaminsky had discovered the vulnerability 6 months prior and reported it to vendors privately so they could address it. RIP, Dan. https://x.com/todayininfosec/status/1942695691270193211 10th J…

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From Building Defenders to Commanding Cyber Labs: Ismael Valenzuela’s Journey 1:27:45

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In this episode of K.O.'s Launchpad, we share an inspiring journey of dedication, technical excellence, and global influence. The highlight of this week's episode is Ismael Valenzuela, Vice President of Labs at Arctic Wolf and one of the world’s leading voices in cybersecurity. With over 24 years of experience, Ismael has advised governments, criti…

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From Pro Wrestler to Pentester: Phillip Wylie’s Wild Path 1:12:53

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In this episode of K.O.'s Launchpad, we share an amazing journey of curiosity, dedication, and mastery. The highlight of this week's episode is Phillip Wylie, a respected offensive security professional and ethical hacker with over 21 years in cybersecurity. From system administrator to pentester, conference speaker, author, and educator, Phillip s…

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Episode 225: The finding a job episode 47:37

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27th June 2007: Live Free or Die Hard was released. Cop John McClane partners with hacker Matt Farrell to stop cyberterrorists trying to take down the US's infrastructure. Traceroute (1337!) is used to find the ringleader's location, then McClane kills him by shooting HIS OWN shoulder. https://x.com/todayininfosec/status/1938731279937057144 1st Jul…

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From Teaching to Threat Hunting: Alena Funtikova-White’s Leap into Cybersecurity 1:35:10

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In this episode of K.O.’s Launchpad, we share an inspiring journey of transformation, dedication, and growth. The highlight of this week's episode is Alena, who transformed her career from research and teaching to defending against cyber threats at State Farm. Her path demonstrates what is possible when you commit to growth and lean into new challe…

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#52 The Ultimate Hacking Wisdom Compilation 26:43

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This episode marks one year of The Hacker’s Cache. To celebrate, I’ve compiled the most powerful, insightful, and thought-provoking moments from every single episode of Season 1, all 52 of them, in one back-to-back highlight reel. This isn’t just a recap. It’s a front-row seat to the best hot takes, bold opinions, unique insights, and raw truths fr…

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Episode 224: Where we argue about Cyber Essentials 47:53

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17th June 1995: Spyglass goes public World Wide Web software producer Spyglass Inc. went public, the year after it had begun distributing its Spyglass Mosaic software, an early browser for navigating the Web. With previous year's earnings at $7 million, Spyglass was founded by students at the Illinois Supercomputing Center, which also inspired Nets…

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#51 Q&A: Why YouTube Took Down My Wi-Fi Hacking Video 27:29

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In this Q&A episode of The Hacker’s Cache, I answer your top questions about breaking into cybersecurity from a software engineering background, whether an associate's degree is worth pursuing, and how I prepare for CompTIA certifications using third-party resources. I also open up about why YouTube took down one of my most popular Wi-Fi hacking vi…

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#50 No OSCP. No Degree. Still Landed a Red Team Job ft. Richie Vinson (4NU81X7H3H4CK3r) 39:24

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In this episode, Richie Vinson (4NU81X7H3H4CK3r) shares how he broke into red teaming without a college degree or the OSCP certification. He explains why he skipped traditional credentials, how volunteering at cybersecurity conferences helped him bypass the HR firewall, and what newcomers can do to stand out. From earning a Black Badge at HackSpace…

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Episode 223: The never-ending train journey episode 43:40

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11th June 1986: Ferris Bueller's Day Off was released. https://x.com/todayininfosec/status/1932838235102716317 13th June 1994: A Russian hacker group led by Vladimir Levin stole $10.7 million from Citibank via X.25, in what was the first international bank robbery over a network to be made public. Levin was caught in London in 1995 and sentenced in…

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Built for Pressure: Lloyd Powell’s journey from Varsity-Athlete to NASA Cyber Leader 1:03:38

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In this episode of K.O.'s Launchpad, we share an amazing journey of perseverance, determination, and success. The highlight of this week's episode is a former varsity football player who earned one of LSU's most difficult degrees in computer science. Lloyd Powell, who is currently a NASA cybersecurity leader and the creative force behind the @pieta…

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#49 He Found Vulnerabilities in His Own Code: Then Made a Career Out of It ft. John Kounelis 41:06

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In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, Kyser Clark interviews John Kounelis, a Senior Product Security Engineer with a background in software development and AppSec. John shares how discovering vulnerabilities in his own code led him to a full-time role in application security, and explains the key differences in AppSec across defense, biotech, and…

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#48 He Got Hired Without Knowing the Answer: Here’s Why ft. Michael Kim 38:28

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In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, senior offensive security consultant Michael Kim shares how he landed a cybersecurity job without knowing all the answers in the interview and why hiring managers still chose him. We discuss how to ace your cybersecurity interview, the importance of mindset and growth, and why technical skills alone aren’t eno…

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Episode 222: The Curious Case of the Oxford Comma Episode 46:20

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26th May 1995: Realizing his company had missed the boat in estimating the impact and popularity of the Internet, Microsoft CEO Bill Gates issues a memo titled, “The Internet Tidal Wave,” which signaled the company’s focus on the global network. In the memo, Gates declared that the Internet was the “most important single development” since the IBM …

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From Zero to Hero: A Solutions Architect Mindset - Kyu Jin Lee 1:29:00

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Kyu Lee is a Cybersecurity Solutions Architect at Cisco, where she designs secure infrastructure and helps enterprises strengthen their defensive posture in an ever-evolving threat landscape. She holds an M.S. in Information Security Engineering from the prestigious SANS Institute of Technology, along with 12 GIAC certifications, a CISSP, and CompT…

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Episode 221: The Was Jav On the BBC? Episode 46:22

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Irish privacy watchdog OKs Meta to train AI on EU folks' posts Judge allows Delta's lawsuit against CrowdStrike to proceed with millions in damages on the line https://x.com/fesshole/status/1925815219655233765?s=46&t=1-Sjo1Vy8SG7OdizJ3wVbg And of course... can't NOT mention: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002d2lh/inside-the-high-street-cybe…

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#47 Q&A: Feel Lost Watching Hacking Videos? Listen to This 32:00

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Feeling overwhelmed watching hacking videos and not understanding what’s going on? You’re not alone, and you’re not behind. In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, I answer real questions from the community about certifications, career paths, and that all-too-familiar. I share my own experience struggling with concepts early on, why I prefer the bab…

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220 - The Frequent Flyer Frustrations Episode 40:24

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As always we will bring you today in infosec, a rant, admire a billy big ball move, talk about industry news, and bring you a tweet or alternatively suitable social media post of the week. Hey, it's hard enough Thom being off that I have to edit and publish this, I need to find an AI to write the notes for me. Love you all, Javvad... now go an subs…

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Paralympian to Cyber Sales Expert - Faizal Hamdoon 48:11

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About Faizal: Faizal Hamdoon is an accomplished sales and marketing professional known for his dynamic approach and relentless pursuit of excellence. A former Eagle Scout and US National Paralympic athlete, Faizal brings a unique blend of discipline, resilience, and a competitive edge to every endeavor. With over a decade of diverse experience in s…

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#46 She Started Coding at 13 and Never Looked Back ft. Betta Lyon Delsordo 39:49

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Betta Lyon Delsordo started coding at just 13 years old and never looked back. In this episode, she shares how learning to code as a rebellious teen sparked a career that led her from freelance web development to becoming a lead application pentester specializing in web, cloud, and AI hacking. We talk about how anyone can learn to code, the importa…

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219 - The Lightweight and Aerodynamic Episode 39:59

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Episode 219 of the Host Unknown Podcast covers a wide range of humorous and insightful discussions relating to both technology and personal anecdotes. Key segments include a nostalgic look back at significant moments in InfoSec history, as well as a critique of a poorly-constructed analogy between casino strategies and cybersecurity. The hosts also…

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#45 OSWA Grind: 24 Hours. No Sleep. One Last Flag ft. Pratham Shah 35:16

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He stayed up for 24 hours straight to pass one of OffSec’s toughest exams. In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, I sit down with Pratham Shah, a 21-year-old cybersecurity consultant who holds OSCE3, OSCP+, OSWA, and more. We break down his insane study grind, how OSWA pushed him harder than OSCP, and why he thinks passion matters more than paychec…

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#44 How to Hack What No One Teaches ft. Noah Pack 33:17

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In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, I sit down with Noah Pack, an aerospace pentester with a ridiculous cert stack and an unconventional mindset. We talk about hacking obscure systems with no public tools or documentation, transitioning from SOC analyst to pentester, and why reading the manual might be your secret weapon. If you’ve ever wondered…

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Episode 213 - The So Many Technical Issues Episode 52:06

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This week in InfoSec (10:26) With content liberated from the “today in infosec” twitter account and further afield 1st April 1998: Hackers changed the MIT home page to read "Disney to Acquire MIT for $6.9 Billion". https://x.com/todayininfosec/status/1907094503552336134 1st April 2004: The now ubiquitous Gmail service is launched as an invitation-o…

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#43 Grind Now, Relax Later: The Harsh Reality of Breaking Into Cybersecurity ft. Matthew Younker (Zumi Yumi) 34:29

6M ago34:29

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In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, Matthew Younker (aka Zumi Yumi) shares the raw truth about what it really took to break into offensive security, working full time, going to college, and grinding for OSCP with almost zero rest. He opens up about the unhealthy sacrifices he made, why OSWA was harder than OSCP, and how his journey from Army haz…

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From Nuke Operator to Cybersecurity Expert: MIKE MCPHEE Shows What’s Possible 1:41:54

6M ago1:41:54

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In this episode, I sit down with Mike McPhee, a principal solutions engineer at Cisco, to explore his expansive career in cybersecurity. We delve into his early experiences in the US Navy, his journey through multiple degrees and certifications, including the prestigious GIAC Security Expert, and the lessons he learned from challenging roles in the…

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#42 Certifications, College, or Bootcamps — What’s Worth It in Cybersecurity? ft. Channa Rajaratne 39:31

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In this episode, Channa Rajaratne joins me to unpack one of the most common questions in cybersecurity: should you go after certifications, a college degree, or a bootcamp? We break down the pros and cons of each, share personal experiences, and talk about which path actually helped us get hired. Channa also shares his take on underrated skills lik…