Red vs Blue: Building a Well-Rounded Cybersecurity Career Path
Hear from Héctor Cuevas Cruz as he shares his career from early days in DragonJAR forum to how he's become a team leader of hackers for Bishop Fox.
Summary:
Join Héctor Cuevas Cruz, Security Consultant at Bishop Fox, as he shares his journey from DragonJAR forum enthusiast to leading an international team of hackers. This compelling session explores the importance of mastering both offensive and defensive security skills in today's evolving threat landscape. Learn how diversifying your cybersecurity knowledge can accelerate your career growth and keep you relevant in this dynamic field.
Héctor also announced his participation in the next edition of the event, where together with his Pwntacles team, they will present the first lockpicking village in the history of DragonJAR, an initiative that seeks to foster curiosity and practical learning among attendees.
Key Takeaways:
- Career progression strategies in cybersecurity
- Balancing offensive and defensive skills
- Community engagement importance
- Leadership development insights
- Practical learning approaches
- Knowledge diversification techniques
- Team building strategies
- Continuous learning methods
- Hands-on security experience value
- Building professional networks
Who Should Watch:
- Early Career Security Professionals
- Career Changers
- Security Team Leaders
- Red Team Aspirants
- Blue Team Defenders
- Security Community Leaders
- Security Students
- IT Professionals
- Security Mentors
- Team Managers
Perfect for security practitioners looking to broaden their skill set and those seeking guidance on building a comprehensive cybersecurity career. Especially valuable for professionals wanting to understand the benefits of mastering both offensive and defensive security perspectives.
