The Hacker's Cache
The show that decrypts the secrets of offensive cybersecurity, one byte at a time. Every week I invite you into the world of ethical hacking by interviewing leading offensive security practitioners. If you are a penetration tester, bug bounty hunter, red teamer, or blue teamer who wants to better understand the modern hacker mindset, whether you are new or experienced, this show is for you.
Episodes
86 episodes
#10 Breaking into Cybersecurity: Tips from a Pro ft. Jake Mayhew
In this conversation, Kyser Clark interviews Jake Mayhew, a senior penetration tester, about his background and experiences in cybersecurity. They discuss the importance of internships, the value of creating a home lab, and the benefits of netw...
#9 Red Teaming & Malware Development ft. Nathan Rice
In this conversation, Kyser Clark interviews Nathan Rice, a senior penetration tester, about his background and experience in cybersecurity. They discuss the differences between penetration testing and red team operations, the importance of sta...
#8 Cybersecurity Is a Beautiful Field: There's People That Don't Like Me ft. Aaron Tran
Kyser Clark interviews Aaron Tran, a military veteran who successfully transitioned into a career in cybersecurity. They discuss Aaron's journey from the military to becoming a penetration tester, the challenges he faced, and the steps he took ...
#7 Think Outside the Box to Land First Pentesting Job ft. Ryan Daub
In this conversation, Kyser Clark interviews Ryan Daub, an Offensive Security Analyst Associate, about his journey in cybersecurity and his current role as an internal penetration tester for healthcare organizations. They discuss topics such as...
#6 Is AI Going to Cause Bad Stuff? Of Course, Everything Does ft. Mike Finkel
In this conversation, Kyser Clark interviews Mike Finkel, a penetration tester, about his background and experiences in the cybersecurity field. They discuss certifications, the importance of customer service skills in pentesting, and the role ...
#5 Pay It Forward ft. George Raileanu
In this conversation, George Raileanu discusses the importance of mentoring, strategies for finding a mentor, and the benefits of building a strong network in cybersecurity. He also shares advice on continuous learning, dealing with imposter sy...
#4 A Vulnerability Assessment Isn't a Pentest ft. Kristofer Johnson
Kyser Clark and Kristopher Johnson's conversation covers various topics related to offensive security, certifications, career progression, and distinguishing between vulnerability assessments and penetration tests. Kristopher shares his journey...
#3 Best Way to Learn Active Directory Hacking Skills ft. Robert O’Connor
The conversation between Kyser Clark and Robert O'Connor covers a wide range of topics related to penetration testing, certifications, career progression, and personal experiences in the cybersecurity field. Robert shares insights on his journe...
#2 Transition From Pentester to Senior Pentester ft. Adolfo (Val) Vask
Adolfo (Val) Vask, a seasoned cybersecurity professional, shares insights on his journey from intelligence analysis to penetration testing and red teaming. He discusses certifications, the MetaSploit Pro Specialist, the relevance of education i...
#1 Do Something Great in the World ft. Joshua Ragland
The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to cybersecurity, including the background and career journey of the guest, the importance of offensive security, the cybersecurity skills shortage, strategies for excelling in CTF competit...
#0 Security Is Not Everybody’s Responsibility
In this episode, I introduce myself, Kyser Clark, and share my background in cybersecurity. I talk about my experience as a client systems technician in the United States Air Force and my transition into penetration testing. I also discuss my c...