Becoming an ethical hacker with Offensive Security | Guest Ning Wang

Ning Wang of Offensive Security talks to us about her role as CEO of Offensive Security. In her role she is responsible for the company culture, vision, strategy and execution. We talk about Wang’s cybersecurity journey, her direction at OffSec and the ways that white hat hackers can be recruited into the industry, possibly riding the interest of big news-story hacking events like the Colonial Pipeline hack to do so.– Download our ebook, Developing cybersecurity talent and teams: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/ebook– Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast0:00 - Intro 2:21 - Origin story5:31 - Changing careers 7:46 - Skills learned throughout Wang’s career11:46 - Taking a chance on a new career12:50 - What is Offensive Security? 16:19 - Try harder mindset19:42 - Offensive Security certification23:02 - Recruiting ethical hackers28:12 - Civic responsibility 33:10 - Ethical hacking job specialties 36:49 - Tips for ethical hacking learners40:09 - Women in cybersecurity 43:56 - Offensive Security’s future 46:35 - Feedback from students48:11 - Learn more about Wang OS48:48 - OutroAbout InfosecInfosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.