Becoming an API security and bug bounty pro | Guest Katie Paxton-Fear

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Get your FREE 2024 Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastJoin us on this episode of Cyber Work with Katie Paxton-Fear, an API hacker and technical marketing manager at Traceable, known for her YouTube channel InsiderPhD. Dive into API security, common defense mistakes and bug bounty insights. Listen as Paxton-Fear shares her academic journey blending tech and linguistics, her pioneering NLP work on insider threats and tips on becoming an API security expert. Learn about detecting insider cyber threats, the role of AI in securing APIs and essential resources to enhance your cybersecurity skills. Plus, explore the dynamic world of freelance ethical hacking, the role of a technical marketer and the significance of resonant content creation. Stay tuned for a comprehensive guide to elevating your API security know-how and cybersecurity career!View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast/?utm_source=audio&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast00:00 - Introduction to Katie Paxton-Fear01:48 - Katie's journey into tech and cybersecurity05:23 - Combining tech and language15:34 - From academia to YouTube21:30 - API security: challenges and insights26:38 - The role of AI in API security30:28 - API key management and security31:08 - Common API key breaches32:15 - Preventing API key leaks33:39 - The importance of key rotation34:31 - Getting started in API security35:36 - Recommended resources for API security37:32 - Hands-on API hacking45:28 - The bug bounty community50:32 - Role of a technical marketing manager53:45 - Career advice and final thoughtsAbout InfosecInfosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

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