EPISODE · Jun 20, 2023 · 32 MIN
A Conversation with Red Team Expert Manit Sahib
from Phillip Wylie Show · host Phillip Wylie
Manit Sahib, Director of Global Intelligence and Offensive Operations at Picnic, spoke on the Phillip Wylie Show about the importance of experience and certifications in red teaming and social engineering. He highlighted the significance of CBEST, a framework jointly created by Crest and the UK Central Bank, for financial regulated firms to undergo assurance testing every three years to simulate an adversary's attack and test their detection and response capabilities. Manit also mentioned TCM Academy, which is gaining traction in the industry. The conversation covered the changing landscape of the industry, with more awareness and accessibility to certifications such as OSCP. Manit explained the difference between pen testing and red teaming, with the latter being a more comprehensive and end-to-end style of testing that assesses an organization's detection and response capabilities. Manit emphasized the importance of testing an organization's security posture multiple times and simulating attacks from advanced persistent threat groups to ensure that the organization is prepared to isolate and contain breaches. He also shared anecdotes about the challenges of working as an internal or external tester and the importance of building relationships with stakeholders and technical staff. Manit emphasized the importance of using visuals to help stakeholders understand the impact of vulnerabilities and the value of red teaming and pen testing reports in improving an organization's security posture. He recommended networking, keeping up to date with research, and practicing on red team labs to gain experience in the field. Manit closed by sharing his YouTube channel, Red Team Raw, where he interviews hackers and like-minded individuals about their experience and journey in the industry. Manit also offered his help and advice to anyone who is struggling in their career and wants to reach out to him on LinkedIn. Manit's social media and YouTube: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manitsahib/ https://twitter.com/redteamraw https://www.youtube.com/c/RedTeamRaw
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Manit Sahib, Director of Global Intelligence and Offensive Operations at Picnic, spoke on the Phillip Wylie Show about the importance of experience and certifications in red teaming and social engineering. He highlighted the significance of CBEST, a framework jointly created by Crest and the UK Central Bank, for financial regulated firms to undergo assurance testing every three years to simulate an adversary's attack and test their detection and response capabilities. Manit also mentioned TCM Academy, which is gaining traction in the industry. The conversation covered the changing landscape of the industry, with more awareness and accessibility to certifications such as OSCP. Manit explained the difference between pen testing and red teaming, with the latter being a more comprehensive and end-to-end style of testing that assesses an organization's detection and response capabilities. Manit emphasized the importance of testing an organization's security posture multiple times and simulating attacks from advanced persistent threat groups to ensure that the organization is prepared to isolate and contain breaches. He also shared anecdotes about the challenges of working as an internal or external tester and the importance of building relationships with stakeholders and technical staff. Manit emphasized the importance of using visuals to help stakeholders understand the impact of vulnerabilities and the value of red teaming and pen testing reports in improving an organization's security posture. He recommended networking, keeping up to date with research, and practicing on red team labs to gain experience in the field. Manit closed by sharing his YouTube channel, Red Team Raw, where he interviews hackers and like-minded individuals about their experience and journey in the industry. Manit also offered his help and advice to anyone who is struggling in their career and wants to reach out to him on LinkedIn. Manit's social media and YouTube: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manitsahib/ https://twitter.com/redteamraw https://www.youtube.com/c/RedTeamRaw
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