Red Team Reality: Building the Hacker's Edge ft. Mike Ortiz #27

In this conversation, Mike Ortiz discusses various aspects of cybersecurity, focusing on the importance of curiosity, the dynamics between red and blue teams, and the transition into red teaming. He emphasizes the need for collaboration between teams and the significance of understanding the foundational roles in cybersecurity. Mike also shares his personal journey into the field and offers valuable advice for aspiring cybersecurity professionals. Connect with Mike Ortize on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-ortiz-redsec/ Takeaways Privacy is a trade-off for convenience in the digital age. Curiosity drives persistence in problem-solving for hackers. Red teaming involves prolonged engagement and understanding of systems. The relationship between red and blue teams should be collaborative. Effective communication is crucial in delivering red team findings. Entry-level cybersecurity roles provide valuable foundational experience. Understanding the history of cybersecurity helps in grasping its current state. Hands-on experience is essential for developing cybersecurity skills. The OSCP certification is a rigorous but rewarding challenge. Help desk roles are critical for building soft skills and technical knowledge. As a cybersecurity professional with over six years of experience, I focus on strengthening digital assets against ever-changing cyber threats. I specialize in penetration testing, ethical hacking, red teaming, and offensive security. I excel at uncovering and addressing vulnerabilities in networks and web applications. My mission is to make cyberspace better & safer for everyone by committing to lifelong learning, sharing knowledge with the community, and inspiring others to do the same. Credentials: • BS in Cybersecurity Management and Policy from UMGC. • 16 certifications including OSCP, OSWA, CISSP, PWPA, eJPT, OSWP, CASP+, PenTest+, CEH, CySA+, CCNA, Cyber Ops-A, Cloud+, Linux+, Security+, and Network+. • Pwned 109 HTB machines and mastered 218 THM rooms, securing top leaderboard rankings on both platforms. • Pursuing MS in Cybersecurity Management and Policy at UMGC & Other Certifications • United States Air Force Veteran Time Stamps --------------------------------------------------- Introduction - 0:00 Rapid Fire Questions - 7:57 Red Team vs. Pen Testing - 14:32 Breaking Into Red Teaming - 25:04 Final Hot Takes and Advice - 41:03 Connect --------------------------------------------------- https://www.KyserClark.com https://www.KyserClark.com/Newsletter https://podcast.KyserClark.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/KyserClark https://www.twitter.com/KyserClark https://www.instagram/KyserClark https://facebook.com/CyberKyser https://twitch.tv/KyserClark_Cybersecurity https://www.tiktok.com/@kyserclark https://kick.com/kyserclark-cybersecurity https://discord.gg/ZPQYdBV9YY https://streamlabs.com/kyserclark_cybersecurity/tip Tags --------------------------------------------------- #Cybersecurity #infosec #informationsecurity #datasecurity #cybersecurityexpert #cybersecurityexperts #cybersecuritytips #cybersecuritytraining #hacking #hacking_pro #hacker #hackers #ethicalhacking #ethicalhacker #hackerman #hacked #penetrationtesters #penetrationtesting #pentesting #pentesting #pentesting #pentester #redteam #redteaming #offensivesecurity #security #technology #tech #IT #informationtechnology #Cyber #computerscience #LearnShareInspire #KyserClark #Kyser #Cybersecurity, #RedTeam, #BlueTeam, #Curiosity, #OSCP, #Pentesting, #InformationSecurity, #CareerAdvice, #Ransomware, #Privacy Music --------------------------------------------------- All music featured in this video is by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. Disclaimer --------------------------------------------------- Attention viewers: This video is strictly for educational purposes, emphasizing ETHICAL and LEGAL hacking only. I do not, and will NEVER, condone the act of illegally hacking into computer systems and networks for any reason. My goal is to foster cybersecurity awareness and responsible digital behavior. Please behave responsibly and adhere to legal and ethical standards in your use of this information. The postings on this site are my own and may not represent the positions of my employer.