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From Developer to CTO: The Journey of a Cybersecurity Expert - With Cariel Cohen.
In this episode of the Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast, host Thomas welcomes Cariel, the co-founder and CTO of Securily. They reflect on how they met six months prior and delve into Cariel's extensive career journey from an early 2000s software developer to a leading cybersecurity expert. Cariel shares his introduction into coding at a young age, driven by a personal incident of his computer being stolen, which ignited his passion for cybersecurity.
They discuss the evolution and importance of pen testing, the integration of modern tools like automated pen tests, and the critical balance between manual and automated testing. Cariel emphasizes the vital role of certifications, the perks of working in large corporations with in-house train ...