CyberPoint's Vlad Gostomelsky Appears on Paul's Security Weekly Podcast
CyberPoint's Vlad Gostomelsky appeared on Paul's Security Weekly podcast on June 1, 2023. Vlad heads CyberPoint's Security Research Team (SRT), which is a public-facing research unit that works on relevant challenges within information security (infosec), we specialize in vulnerability research, malware analysis, threat intelligence, and technical evaluation. Vlad explains, "Our team's been doing this kind of work for years. We're passionate about it on both a professional and a personal level, and we're excited to do research that helps our customers and the larger community." Learn more about SRT here. Contact SRT here.
The official episode title is "Spotlight on Penetration Testers – Vlad Gostomelsky – PSW #787", and can be seen on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S25ZL5qngqI
Listen to Vlad talk about how he got started in cybersecurity and penetration testing, how he met the show host, how he may have delayed your paycheck in 2005 or 2006, and after breaking a so-called "really great, new, secure door" as well as a bunch of other interesting and funny anecdotes. Vlad summarizes his role as a security consultant simply as "we just break stuff and write reports".
The podcast description is: "For the latest in computer security news, hacking, and research! We sit around, drink beer, and talk security. Our show will feature technical segments that show you how to use the latest tools and techniques. Special guests appear on the show to enlighten us and change your perspective on information security."
This episode focused on some of the tales from security assessments. Physical security, web application hacking, lockpicking fails, customer side and car hacking. Also a story from my first day back in private industry and why I may have made your pay check late in 2006. Also the story of how I first met one of the show hosts."
Security Weekly is an "Engaging and informative podcast and video programming for a loyal subscriber base of cybersecurity practitioners from the industry's market validator. Presenting a range of topical series covering the cyber landscape, from the latest threats to specialized coverage of enterprise security, compliance and more."
SC Media is "The essential resource for independent news analysis, forward-looking features, product reviews, events, and professional recognition programs. Sharing insight and guidance in partnership with, and for, top-level information security executives and their technical teams."
To learn more about the Security Weekly podcast and SC Media, please visit https://www.scmagazine.com/security-weekly
About CyberPoint's Security Research Team (SRT)
CyberPoint's Security Research Team (SRT) is a public-facing research unit that works on relevant challenges within information security (infosec), we specialize in vulnerability research, malware analysis, threat intelligence, and technical evaluation. Our team's been doing this kind of work for years. We're passionate about it on both a professional and a personal level, and we're excited to do research that helps our customers and the larger community. The mission of CyberPoint's Security Research Team (SRT) is to improve the security knowledge and capabilities of our community, our customers, our products, and our programs.
Contact SRT
For our customers, we support incident response with repository querying and analysis. We also respond to customer inquiries about a wide array of infosec topics.
If your organization needs immediate assistance with a suspected or confirmed cyber incident, contact us.