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Get into cybersecurity here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/57------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode of The TechTual Talk features Lee Clayton sharing his career journey from helpdesk to pentester. HD and Lee Clayton discuss skill-building, career moves, industry hot takes, the importance of continuous learning, and challenges in tech hiring. Lee covers his experience in security engineering, Linux automation, and breaking into red teaming, stressing that real tech progress demands perseverance and self-motivation.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career package here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/57Book your cyber consultation here: https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/sessionsjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/Follow Cybershortieee @Cybershortieee Instagram @cybershortieee Follow Lee on LinkedIn @Lee Clacyton Follow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00 Introduction 07:45 Startup Experience and Lessons Learned15:59 Navigating Career Growth and Opportunities36:17 Mock Interviews and Preparation41:30 Transition to Security Engineering49:42 Moving to Colorado and New Job51:39 Hardware Pen Testing and AI Solutions58:30 Daily Life as a Red Team Member01:06:40 AI in Pen Testing and Vulnerability Scanning01:09:10 Networking and Job Search Challenges01:10:34 The Reality of Job Market Competition01:11:09 The Misconception of Security Clearances01:12:38 Networking and Job Search Strategies01:16:56 Understanding Pen Testing and Red Teaming01:20:14 The AI Obsession in Tech Conferences01:24:07 Challenges in Hiring Practices01:31:48 Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities01:35:15 The Role of an Instructor in CybersecurityFTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make a commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! :)Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AICan't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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