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Jason Turley

From Developer to Smart Contract Auditor

From Developer to Smart Contract Auditor

Hi Carlos! Could you tell us a bit about yourself and your current role as a smart contract security auditor at Sigma Prime? I’m just doing what I was doing before, but now I’m getting paid well :D I could explain my job with lots of complex, fancy

By Jason Turley 28 Apr 2025
Breaking Into Identity Management and Podcast Hosting with Saman Fatima

Breaking Into Identity Management and Podcast Hosting with Saman Fatima

Hi! Can you introduce yourself and describe your current role in cybersecurity? My name is Saman Fatima, and I am a Senior Consultant at EY, currently based in Dallas, Texas. I bring five years of experience in the cybersecurity industry with a specialized focus on Identity and Access Management (IAM)

By Jason Turley 07 Apr 2025
From Sales to Senior Cybersecurity Consultant: Ryan's Journey

From Sales to Senior Cybersecurity Consultant: Ryan's Journey

Hi! Can you introduce yourself and describe your current role in cybersecurity? I’m Ryan "Roll4Combat" Bonner, and I currently work as a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant at ProCircular. My role primarily involves penetration testing and providing strategic guidance to help organizations enhance their security posture. I do web

By Jason Turley 17 Feb 2025
How Community and Curiosity Turned a Software Engineer into a Penetration Tester

Penetration Testing

How Community and Curiosity Turned a Software Engineer into a Penetration Tester

Hi! Can you introduce yourself and describe your current role? My name is Makayla Ferrell. I currently work as a penetration tester for a leading government contractor. I perform penetration tests, red teams, and vulnerability assessments on government systems. These tests can range from physical assessments to web applications to

By Jason Turley 26 Nov 2024
From Carpool Lines to Command Lines: A Mother's Journey to Pentester

Penetration Testing

From Carpool Lines to Command Lines: A Mother's Journey to Pentester

Hi! Can you introduce yourself and describe your current role in cybersecurity? Hi, I’m Jen and I am a pentester and a senior consultant on the offensive security team at Deloitte. We are called “Adversarial Simulation” and the team conducts penetration testing and red teaming on clients in the

By Jason Turley 21 Nov 2024
A Conversation with Content Engineer Malik Girondin

Content Creators

A Conversation with Content Engineer Malik Girondin

Hi! Can you introduce yourself and describe your current role? Hey, my name is Malik Girondin! I currently work as a Defensive Content Engineer at Security Blue Team. This role consists of creating content (e.g. certifications, labs), upskilling, researching, and teaching students. For a more detailed day-to-day

By Jason Turley 12 Nov 2024
Ballet to Bytes: How Lola Rebuilt Her Career in Cyber Security

Women in Cyber

Ballet to Bytes: How Lola Rebuilt Her Career in Cyber Security

Hi Lola! Can you introduce yourself and describe your current role in cyber security? Absolutely. My name is Lola Kureno, I’ve been married for 10 years, no kids, only one beautiful cat, we live in Tokyo, Japan, and I am 37 years old.  My current role is Cyber Security

By Jason Turley 01 Nov 2024
AI, Hacking & Mentorship: A Conversation with Betta Lyon Delsordo

Women in Cyber

AI, Hacking & Mentorship: A Conversation with Betta Lyon Delsordo

Betta is an accomplished application security penetration tester at Coalfire, a dedicated cybersecurity mentor, and a true leader in the community. I had the privilege of speaking with Betta about her inspiring story and adventurous career. Read on to hear her thoughts about: * Transitioning from web development to application security

By Jason Turley 10 Oct 2024
IoT Security, Academia, and Career Wisdom: A Chat with Dr. Irene Anthi

Women in Cyber

IoT Security, Academia, and Career Wisdom: A Chat with Dr. Irene Anthi

Dr. Irene Anthi is a senior lecturer at the School of Computer Science & Informatics at Cardiff University. With a PhD in cybersecurity, Irene Irene combines her passion for teaching with cutting-edge research on the security of Industrial Control Systems and Internet of Things devices. She leverages Capture The

By Jason Turley 26 Sep 2024
From PC Repair to OSINT Professional

Security Engineer

From PC Repair to OSINT Professional

Hello Ricardo! Please introduce yourself and share your background. I have been doing IT/Security work now for 20 plus years. I started out in a big blue box store doing computer setups and malware/virus removal. During my time in the retail store, I moved into doing in-home

By Jason Turley 19 Sep 2024
From IT to Cybersecurity: Suman Roy's Journey

Security Engineer

From IT to Cybersecurity: Suman Roy's Journey

Hi Suman! Please introduce yourself and share your background. Hi everyone! I am Suman Roy, a Security Researcher at LoginSoft from India. Before getting into cybersecurity, I spent four years in IT, working mostly as a back-office executive and technical support, providing services for clients in the United States

By Jason Turley 06 Sep 2024
From Self-Taught Programmer to Lead Security Architect

From Self-Taught Programmer to Lead Security Architect

Richard Dubniczky is a Lead Security Architect at Zeiss, a PhD student, and a self-taught programmer. I had the pleasure of interviewing him to discuss his journey and hobbies. What first drew you to the field of computer security, and how did that early interest evolve into your current

By Jason Turley 20 Aug 2024
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