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Big thanks to ThreatLocker for sponsoring my trip to Black Hat 2025. To start your free trial with ThreatLocker please use the following link: https://www.threatlocker.com/davidbombalIn this interview from Black Hat 2025, David Bombal sits down with two cybersecurity legends: David Cowen (Digital Forensics Expert) and Evan Anderson (Red Team Operator and Tool Builder). They give an unfiltered look at the real world of hacking, forensics, and career-building in cybersecurity.What we'll cover:• How the SolarWinds hack was discovered with never-before-heard forensics insight• Real-world red teaming using HVAC exploits, USB pivots, and AWS chaos• The Oculus vs. Carmack lawsuit story from the expert who worked the case• How to start your career in cybersecurity, even without a degree• What the CCDC program is and why it leads to 3 job offers instantly• How AI is changing the game for hackers and defenders alike// David Cowen’s SOCIALS //SANS Profile: https://www.sans.org/profiles/david-c...LinkedIn:   / dcowen  X:   / dcowen  // Evan Anderson SOCIALS // Offensive Context: https://blog.offensivecontext.com/aut...LinkedIn:   / syndrowm  GitHub: https://github.com/syndrowm// Website REFERENCE //https://www.nationalccdc.org/https://www.sans.org/emeahttps://ctftime.org/https://www.uscyberpatriot.org/// YouTube Channel REFERENCE //13Cubed:    / @13cubed  // David Cowen’s Books REFERENCE //Computer Forensics: US: https://amzn.to/47yeH70UK: https://amzn.to/460ErGsHacking Exposed Computer Forensics: Secrets and SolutionsUS: https://amzn.to/4mYevCWUK: https://amzn.to/46q07NHHacking Exposed Computer Forensics: Secrets and Solutions:US: https://amzn.to/4mT3T8kUK: https://amzn.to/4m8zaCS// David's SOCIAL // Discord:   / discord   X:   / davidbombal   Instagram:   / davidbombal   LinkedIn:   / davidbombal   Facebook:   / davidbombal.co   TikTok:   / davidbombal   YouTube:    / @davidbombal  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gE...SoundCloud:   / davidbombal  Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...// MY STUFF //https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal // SPONSORS // Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: [email protected]