Coding Chats episode 49 - John Crickett and Kev Milne delve into the critical realm of cybersecurity, exploring its various facets from social engineering to the importance of penetration testing. They discuss the evolution of attacks, the role of AI, and the significance of mainframes in modern security. The conversation also highlights the career paths in cybersecurity and the necessity for continuous investment in security measures to protect digital assets.
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Cybersecurity
03:38 The Evolution of Attacks: Physical vs. Digital
06:18 Social Engineering: The Art of Deception
09:15 The Importance of Penetration Testing
12:02 Career Paths in Cybersecurity
14:49 The Diverse Landscape of Cybersecurity
17:56 The Necessity of Ongoing Security Measures
20:34 The Cost of Neglecting Cybersecurity
25:48 The Evolution of Wi-Fi Security
27:04 Mainframes: The Misunderstood Giants
28:15 Mainframe Security: Myths and Realities
30:02 The Challenge of Legacy Code
32:20 Balancing Security and Functionality
34:12 Defense in Depth: A Security Strategy
35:35 AI's Role in Cybersecurity
37:50 The Threat Landscape: Script Kiddies and Beyond
38:34 Training the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Experts
41:36 The Importance of Conferences in Cybersecurity
Kev's Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmilne/
Website where folks can obtain the Mainframe Offensive Security Tester course, download the Gibson Mainframe Simulator or purchase the Cyber Coach labs: https://offensivesec.org
Try out some free labs Kev has created: https://cyber-coach-labs-bd010da0.base44.app/FreeLabs
John's Links:
John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/
John’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johncrickett
John's Twitter: https://x.com/johncrickett
John's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johncrickett.bsky.social
Check out John's software engineering related newsletters:
Coding Challenges: https://codingchallenges.substack.com/ which shares real-world project ideas that you can use to level up your coding skills.
Developing Skills: https://read.developingskills.fyi/ covering everything from system design to soft skills, helping them progress their career from junior to staff+ or for those that want onto a management track.
Takeaways
Cybersecurity is essential for protecting digital assets.
Social engineering remains a significant threat today.
Red teaming involves advanced penetration testing techniques.
Understanding networking is crucial for aspiring penetration testers.
Mainframes are still vital for processing transactions.
AI can both aid and complicate cybersecurity efforts.
Continuous investment in cybersecurity is necessary for businesses.
Penetration testing should be a standard practice for all companies.
Security requires a layered defense approach.
Conferences are valuable for staying updated in cybersecurity.
