Episode 175 - Deep into the Attacking Mindset with Maxie Reynolds

Maxie Reynolds is the author of The Art of Attack, subsea engineer and R.O.V. Pilot with an interesting perspective on offense. She is an expert in understanding the mindset of an attacker and using that to mold a communicative, responsive group of blue and red professionals in the constantly-evolving cyber security playground. Join Chris, Ron and Maxie as they dive into why shifting your mindset could be the determinant for understanding an attacker's motives and next moves. Key Takeaways: 03:15 Bio 07:30 Same attacker mindset, just a different application 09:36 The mindset of an attacker; molding and shifting perspective 11:10 Encouraging curiosity - diving deep in Maxie’s past 14:22 Challenges with writing a book 17:50 Future predictions in cyber security 23:23 Why underwater? 26:38 The importance of observation and how to do it well 29:25 Defense should know about offense Hacker Valley Studio: Swag | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Email Ron & Chris | Website Maxie Reynolds: Book | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin | Podcast Support Hacker Valley Studio on Patreon Join our monthly mastermind group via Patreon This episode is sponsored by Living Security