We think we know you can't attack what you don't understand
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In this episode, we continue to ask the meaningful questions:
- What makes a great pentester?
- How can you balance the art of manual testing with the efficiency of automation?
- What is the unique value that pentesters bring to offensive security?
- And what can't be commoditized in this craft?
Gabrielle's mantra, “action for cyberpeace”, resonates through her work, and today, she shares her journey, experiences, and the lessons that shaped her career so far.
Key highlights from this conversation:
- What specific skills do you need to be a great penetration tester [02:45]
- How self-learning and consistency help you achieve your goals [07:55]
- Why she values team collaboration to deliver the best work you can do [13:57]
- How she got into cybersec and why she strives for cyberpeace [24:35]
- How to find balance between your personal life and your work [28:37]
- When automation is effective in pentesting and where that ends [32:02]
- How to set healthy boundaries to protect your personal life and health [41:11]
- Which hobbies juggle her curiosity and broaden her horizons [51:59]
Give this episode with Gabrielle a listen if you want to level up your ethical hacking skills and challenge your modus operandi.
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