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- The PWN: Issue 009
Greetings, Subscribers! I hope your week went well, and for those who attended Hacker Summer Camp earlier this month, I hope you have recovered. Unfortunately, some got sick, and some even worse got COVID.
Season 3 Episode 36: Kat Cosgrove
In this episode of the Phillip Wylie Show, host Phillip Wylie speaks with Kat Cozgrove, a developer advocate and Kubernetes maintainer. They discuss Kat's journey into technology, her hacker origin story, and her transition from software engineering to developer advocacy. Kat shares insights on getting started with Kubernetes, the importance of open source contributions, and the value of networking and community engagement. They also touch on misconceptions about sales roles, the benefits of attending smaller conferences, and the significance of kindness in the open source community.
Simply Offensive Season One Finale: Tyler Ramsbey
In this episode of Simply Offensive, Phillip Wylie is joined by Tyler Ramsbey, a penetration tester and content creator.
Learn about Tyler's unique journey into cybersecurity, the importance of soft skills, and the value of teaching and content creation.
Tyler shares insights on maintaining mental health, balancing family life, and his upcoming venture into entrepreneurship with a focus on quality pen testing services.
The conversation emphasizes the significance of personal branding, effective communication, and the need for emotional intelligence in the tech industry.
You can find the episode on your favorite platform, which can be found here: https://phillipwylieshow.com/subscribe
Upcoming Events
I always love connecting with people in my network and my podcast listeners. My next event is HOU.SEC.CON., I am speaking there on October 1, 2025, and YOUTH.SEC.CON. on a cybersecurit career panel on September 30, 2025. If you are attending, please say hello. Tickets can be purchased at the conference website; https://www.houstonseccon.com/.
Simply Offensive Season Two
Simply Offensive Season Two returns on October 7, 2025. You can view season one on YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyCyber or listen on your favorite podcast platform https://simplyoffensive.transistor.fm/.
Phillip Wylie Show Episode Spotlight
In this episode of the Phillip Wylie Show, host Phillip Wylie speaks with Gerald Auger from Simply Cyber about his journey in cybersecurity, the importance of community building, and the role of personal branding in career advancement. They discuss Gerry's transition from software engineering to Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), the impact of AI in GRC, and the significance of engaging with the community through content creation. Gerry shares insights on training, certifications, and the value of networking, emphasizing that anyone can contribute to the community regardless of their experience level.
Other episodes are available on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform (https://phillipwylieshow.com/subscribe).
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Cheers!
Phillip Wylie