Practical Cybersecurity with Jen Stone
Practical Cybersecurity, hosted by Jen Stone (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA), is the bridge between complex security frameworks and real-world business implementation. Whether you are a "Jack of all trades" IT manager or a business leader with limited resources, this show provides the roadmap to a defensible security posture.
Practical Cybersecurity with Jen Stone
Hacking Your Career: How to Become a Penetration Tester | SecurityMetrics Podcast 95
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Becoming a penetration tester in the world of cybersecurity can be more complex than you'd think, but don't let that spook you. Tune in this week as Jen Stone sits down with James Farnsworth (Team Lead / Senior Penetration Tester at SecurityMetrics) to discuss the various paths to becoming a penetration tester.
Listen to learn:
- The best tools to learn penetration testing skills.
- The numerous roles within the penetration testing umbrella.
- Possible paths of education to start your penetration testing career.
Hosted by Jen Stone, Principal Security Analyst (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA)
[Disclaimer] Before implementing any policies or procedures you hear about on this or any other episodes, make sure to talk to your legal department, IT department, and any other department assisting with your data security and compliance efforts.
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