Listen "Cybersecurity Certifications a Discussion with Sumit "Sid" Siddharth"
Episode Synopsis
In the first live episode of The Phillip Wylie Show, Sid Siddharth, the founder of The SecOps Group, joins Phillip to discuss cybersecurity certifications. Sid is a renowned cybersecurity expert with over 15 years of experience in pen testing and has given offensive security training at major events like Black Hat, DEFCON, and Hack in the Box. He has also authored several research papers, exploit books, and advisories. In this interview, Sid and Phillip discuss the challenges of cybersecurity certifications and how Sid's SecOps Group is helping to address these issues. They cover topics like the importance of hands-on training, the limitations of traditional certifications, and the need for industry-specific certifications.
The SecOps Group website: https://secops.group/
Free Pentesting Labs: https://vulnmachines.com/
Sid's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumsid/
The SecOps Group website: https://secops.group/
Free Pentesting Labs: https://vulnmachines.com/
Sid's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumsid/
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