"If you're starting on cybersecurity, don't focus on the top level. Focus on the technology first."... "Keep hacking. If you learn something, make sure you contribute back to the community because that's the way the community grows. But more importantly, that's the way you grow."Wise words from Aseem Jakhar - Co-founder of Nullcon and Hardwear.io - indeed! In this DEF CON 32 special episode, Aseem sits with Product Evangelist Dakshitaa to discuss how he built Nullcon, the current state of cybersecurity and other trends. Aseem highlights the importance of understanding core technologies and architecture before diving into specialized areas of cybersecurity. He offers practical advice for those entering the field today, emphasizing the need to build a strong foundation and contribute to the community. 0:00 Introduction and Aseem’s cybersecurity origin story4:41 The business side of Nullcon9:43 How the threatscape has shifted to the client-side, IoT and AI13:29 How security research turns into solutions16:24 Why aspiring security professionals should aim to be generalists first🔔 Follow Aseem and Dakshitaa on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/aseemjakhar/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dakshitaababu/🔥 Powered by SquareXDeployed as a lightweight extension, SquareX turns any browser, on any device, into a secure enterprise browser. Find out more about SquareX at https://hubs.la/Q03rPcbf0

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