Tags PodcastListen to candid conversations with offensive security pros sharing hands-on experiences to gain new perspectives. We think we know what it takes to build hacking toolsWhy would someone spend a lot of their time making penetration testing tools? Especially when it takes what it takes to maintain them. Today on We think we know, we're peeling back the layers of offensive security with the enigmatic Panagiotis Chartas, also known by his alias - Telemachus - a nod to his Greek heritage and the strategic depth of his expertise.Author(s)Andra Zaharia,Ioana RijnetuPublished at27 Feb 2024Updated at06 Mar 2024We think we know what it feels like when we do a good jobTo deliver meaningful results as a pentester you have to be both patient and persistent. You have to love the process and strive for results for your clients. You also have to go in-depth and cultivate a broader understanding of all the pieces of the puzzle. Today’s guest, Willa Riggins, talks about how “every small piece contributes to the larger picture” in pentesting and explains why “it's about understanding the intricacies and appreciating the craftsmanship."Author(s)Andra Zaharia,Ioana RijnetuPublished at30 Jan 2024Updated at28 Feb 2024We think we know how to build differentiating skills in offsecThere’s a constant loop of learning, doing, and improving in offensive security. And one way to develop the “muscle” to tackle complex security challenges is through hands-on training. That’s what IppSec, our guest, does with kindness, passion, and in the community’s best interest.Author(s)Andra Zaharia,Ioana RijnetuPublished at16 Jan 2024Updated at27 Mar 2025We think we know the value of first principles in offensive securityReady to excel in offensive security this year? Delve into the mind of Vivek Ramachandran, a cybersecurity virtuoso who’s seen (and learned) a lot in this field.Author(s)Andra Zaharia,Ioana RijnetuPublished at02 Jan 2024Updated at28 Feb 2024We think we know hacking is a tool for deeper changeIf you have questions that boggle your mind about penetration testing, Jayson is the person to learn from. In the fourth episode of our We think we know podcast, we delve into the world of ethical hacking with the legendary Jayson E. Street.Author(s)Andra Zaharia,Ioana RijnetuPublished at19 Dec 2023Updated at28 Feb 2024We think we know offensive security is an infinite game (and why)There is no end goal in this industry. You're always going to keep moving forward. This quote from our guest does a great job at capturing the conversation we explore in this podcast: the love for the process, the hunger for knowledge, how to add value for clients, and become a better penetration tester. For the third episode of We think we know, we welcome Tim Connell, an enthusiastic penetration tester and the Director of Cybersecurity Services at Pulsar Security, to explore the most common security testing myths and misconceptions.Author(s)Andra Zaharia,Ioana RijnetuPublished at05 Dec 2023Updated at01 Mar 2024We think we know how to give pentest clients what they really needIt’s not just penetration testing, just like today’s guest is not just an offensive security pro. If you’re the ambitious type who’s always up for new challenges, then you’re most likely going to resonate with today’s guest and his approach. Experienced penetration tester and Volkis co-founder, Alexei Doudkine joins us in the second episode of We think we know to debunk pentesting misconceptions.Author(s)Andra Zaharia,Ioana RijnetuPublished at21 Nov 2023Updated at28 Feb 2024We think we know how to explain the value of a penetration testWelcome to We think we know, the podcast in which we flip the script on what you thought you knew about penetration testing. Navigating a maze of tight deadlines and limited scopes while your expertise sometimes gets squeezed into a compliance checkbox can take a toll. Offensive security work is not about ticking off tasks. Many of us have a deep need for constant growth – and some overdue recognition.Author(s)Andra Zaharia,Ioana RijnetuPublished at07 Nov 2023Updated at28 Feb 2024
We think we know what it takes to build hacking toolsWhy would someone spend a lot of their time making penetration testing tools? Especially when it takes what it takes to maintain them. Today on We think we know, we're peeling back the layers of offensive security with the enigmatic Panagiotis Chartas, also known by his alias - Telemachus - a nod to his Greek heritage and the strategic depth of his expertise.Author(s)Andra Zaharia,Ioana RijnetuPublished at27 Feb 2024Updated at06 Mar 2024
We think we know what it feels like when we do a good jobTo deliver meaningful results as a pentester you have to be both patient and persistent. You have to love the process and strive for results for your clients. You also have to go in-depth and cultivate a broader understanding of all the pieces of the puzzle. Today’s guest, Willa Riggins, talks about how “every small piece contributes to the larger picture” in pentesting and explains why “it's about understanding the intricacies and appreciating the craftsmanship."Author(s)Andra Zaharia,Ioana RijnetuPublished at30 Jan 2024Updated at28 Feb 2024
We think we know how to build differentiating skills in offsecThere’s a constant loop of learning, doing, and improving in offensive security. And one way to develop the “muscle” to tackle complex security challenges is through hands-on training. That’s what IppSec, our guest, does with kindness, passion, and in the community’s best interest.Author(s)Andra Zaharia,Ioana RijnetuPublished at16 Jan 2024Updated at27 Mar 2025
We think we know the value of first principles in offensive securityReady to excel in offensive security this year? Delve into the mind of Vivek Ramachandran, a cybersecurity virtuoso who’s seen (and learned) a lot in this field.Author(s)Andra Zaharia,Ioana RijnetuPublished at02 Jan 2024Updated at28 Feb 2024
We think we know hacking is a tool for deeper changeIf you have questions that boggle your mind about penetration testing, Jayson is the person to learn from. In the fourth episode of our We think we know podcast, we delve into the world of ethical hacking with the legendary Jayson E. Street.Author(s)Andra Zaharia,Ioana RijnetuPublished at19 Dec 2023Updated at28 Feb 2024
We think we know offensive security is an infinite game (and why)There is no end goal in this industry. You're always going to keep moving forward. This quote from our guest does a great job at capturing the conversation we explore in this podcast: the love for the process, the hunger for knowledge, how to add value for clients, and become a better penetration tester. For the third episode of We think we know, we welcome Tim Connell, an enthusiastic penetration tester and the Director of Cybersecurity Services at Pulsar Security, to explore the most common security testing myths and misconceptions.Author(s)Andra Zaharia,Ioana RijnetuPublished at05 Dec 2023Updated at01 Mar 2024
We think we know how to give pentest clients what they really needIt’s not just penetration testing, just like today’s guest is not just an offensive security pro. If you’re the ambitious type who’s always up for new challenges, then you’re most likely going to resonate with today’s guest and his approach. Experienced penetration tester and Volkis co-founder, Alexei Doudkine joins us in the second episode of We think we know to debunk pentesting misconceptions.Author(s)Andra Zaharia,Ioana RijnetuPublished at21 Nov 2023Updated at28 Feb 2024
We think we know how to explain the value of a penetration testWelcome to We think we know, the podcast in which we flip the script on what you thought you knew about penetration testing. Navigating a maze of tight deadlines and limited scopes while your expertise sometimes gets squeezed into a compliance checkbox can take a toll. Offensive security work is not about ticking off tasks. Many of us have a deep need for constant growth – and some overdue recognition.Author(s)Andra Zaharia,Ioana RijnetuPublished at07 Nov 2023Updated at28 Feb 2024