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Hacking the Way Forward with Max Harley
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Max Harley's journey into cybersecurity began unexpectedly with a childhood passion for video games, which sparked a deeper interest in programming and security. His competitive spirit emerged through capture-the-flag competitions, leading him to impactful roles at SpecterOps and Prelude, emphasizing mentorship, networking, and continuous learning in crafting a successful cybersecurity career.
• The spark of interest starting from video games and programming
• Importance of competitions like Pico CTF and CCDC in developing skills
• The role of mentorship and networking in career advancement
• Experiences in red teaming and offensive security
• Transitioning thoughts on proactive cybersecurity and evaluative metrics
Mentorship - sign up for a free session
Max Harley's LinkedIn Profile
Max's talk at BSides Charleston 2024
Chapters
1. Hacking the Way Forward with Max Harley (00:00:00)
2. Cybersecurity Journey Through Gaming and Programming (00:00:03)
3. The Role of Game Hackers (00:09:25)
4. Real Skills and Cybersecurity Competitions (00:14:26)
5. Early Career Persistence and Networking (00:24:21)
6. Physical Security Assessment and Career Transition (00:38:31)
7. Automated Offensive Red Team Testing (00:43:33)
8. Advancing Cybersecurity Through Evaluation (00:53:41)
9. Navigating Cybersecurity Career Paths (00:58:54)
51 episodes
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Max Harley's journey into cybersecurity began unexpectedly with a childhood passion for video games, which sparked a deeper interest in programming and security. His competitive spirit emerged through capture-the-flag competitions, leading him to impactful roles at SpecterOps and Prelude, emphasizing mentorship, networking, and continuous learning in crafting a successful cybersecurity career.
• The spark of interest starting from video games and programming
• Importance of competitions like Pico CTF and CCDC in developing skills
• The role of mentorship and networking in career advancement
• Experiences in red teaming and offensive security
• Transitioning thoughts on proactive cybersecurity and evaluative metrics
Mentorship - sign up for a free session
Max Harley's LinkedIn Profile
Max's talk at BSides Charleston 2024
Chapters
1. Hacking the Way Forward with Max Harley (00:00:00)
2. Cybersecurity Journey Through Gaming and Programming (00:00:03)
3. The Role of Game Hackers (00:09:25)
4. Real Skills and Cybersecurity Competitions (00:14:26)
5. Early Career Persistence and Networking (00:24:21)
6. Physical Security Assessment and Career Transition (00:38:31)
7. Automated Offensive Red Team Testing (00:43:33)
8. Advancing Cybersecurity Through Evaluation (00:53:41)
9. Navigating Cybersecurity Career Paths (00:58:54)
51 episodes
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