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Back to Search#39 Q&A: Struggling with Burnout? Here’s Why It Might Be a Good Thing
Season 1 Episode 40
Burnout sucks, but what if it's actually a sign of growth? In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, I break down why burnout isn’t always the enemy and how pushing yourself to the limit can actually ma…
Published on 5 months ago
#38 Fired or Freed? Turning a Cybersecurity Layoff into Your Next Big Break w Justin Mahon
Season 1 Episode 39
Getting laid off can feel like the end of the road, but what if it’s actually the beginning of something bigger? In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, Justin Mahon shares his journey from military I…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
#37 He Hacked for 1000 Days Straight: Here’s How It Landed Him a Cybersecurity Job ft. Constantinos Kaplanis
Season 1 Episode 38
In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, I sit down with Constantinos Kaplanis, a senior penetration tester who took an unconventional path into cybersecurity. With no prior IT experience, he grinded h…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
#36 The OSCP Won’t Save You ft. Tyler Ramsbey
Season 1 Episode 37
Many aspiring penetration testers believe that earning the OSCP is the ultimate proof of their skills—but what happens when they step into a real-world engagement? In this episode of The Hacker’s Cac…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
#35 Q&A: The Harsh Truth: You NEED to Code for Cybersecurity Mastery
Season 1 Episode 36
If you want to be an expert in cybersecurity, coding isn’t optional—it’s essential. In this Q&A episode of The Hacker’s Cache, I break down why learning to code separates the entry-level professional…
Published on 6 months ago
#34 Why Top Pentesters Make More Money (Most Ignore This Skill) ft. Spencer Alessi
Season 1 Episode 35
Kyser Clark sits down with senior penetration tester Spencer Alessi to discuss a skill that separates top-tier pentesters from the rest—client communication. While technical prowess is essential, Spe…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
#33 Are Cybersecurity Bootcamps a Scam? ft. Keith Coleman
Season 1 Episode 34
Are cybersecurity bootcamps worth the hefty price tag, or are they just another overhyped shortcut to nowhere? In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, I sit down with Keith Coleman, a seasoned cyberse…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
#32 From Physical Security to Penetration Testing: Paul Nieto III's Journey
Season 1 Episode 33
Kyser Clark is joined by Paul Nieto, a seasoned penetration tester with over 22 years of experience spanning physical and cybersecurity. Paul shares his journey from physical security to offensive se…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
#31 Q&A: Are Tech Giants Planning to Replace Us with AI?
Season 1 Episode 32
Kyser Clark dives into the growing role of AI in the tech industry and its potential to replace mid-level professionals. Inspired by comments from tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, we explore why co…
Published on 7 months ago
#30 Uncovering a $200M Fraud Ring with David Taxer
Season 1 Episode 31
David Taxer, a cybersecurity expert with over 12 years of experience, shares the incredible story of uncovering a $200 million fraud ring disguised under a major corporation. Learn how his unique bac…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago