Building Trust as a Penetration Tester: The Key to Effective Client Relationships and Impactful Advice
In the world of cybersecurity, the role of a penetration tester is not just about identifying vulnerabilities but also about building a relationship of trust with the client. This trust is essential for the client to take the advice and feedback seriously and act on it. Here’s how to establish and maintain this crucial trust: Establishing Trust: More Than Just Pointing Out Flaws As a penetration tester, the initial interaction…
The Pitfall of Overspecialization in Cybersecurity Job Postings: A Call for Generalist Roles
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the trend in job postings towards hyper-specialization – pigeonholing professionals into narrow fields like vulnerability management, identity & access management, or network security – is not just puzzling but also deeply concerning. This approach, widely adopted across the industry, raises several critical questions that need addressing. Why Aren’t Generalists Celebrated? In a field as dynamic and interconnected as cybersecurity, the value of a generalist…
Living Off the Land: A Dying Breed in Cybersecurity
As technology continues to evolve at speeds faster than ever could be thought possible, so does the cybersecurity industry. With this growth, there is an influx of tools designed to simplify tasks, optimize processes, and promise unbeatable security. But herein lies a danger – an over-reliance on these tools. The “old-school”, ingenious principle known as ‘living off the land’ is, unfortunately, becoming a dying breed in cybersecurity. The Reliance on…