From wrestling bears to conquering cybersecurity, Philip Wylie shares his thrilling journey of resilience, self-learning, and mentorship, offering insights into the evolving cybersecurity landscape, podcasting, and building a personal brand.
In this conversation, Philip Wylie shares his journey from wrestling bears and pro wrestling to becoming a prominent figure in cybersecurity, emphasizing self-learning, adaptability, mentorship, community building, and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity careers while reflecting on podcasting, public speaking, and content creation as essential tools for professional growth, networking, and giving back to the community.
Books:
- The Pentester Blueprint - Co-authored by Phillip Wylie.
- Hacking Exposed - A book series popular in the late 90s and early 2000s, associated with Foundstone.
People:
- Phillip Wylie - Cybersecurity professional and pen tester.
- Chris Magistrado (Chris REal0day) - Host of the podcast.
- Alyssa Miller - Co-host of "Uncommon Journey" podcast with Phillip Wylie.
- Chloé Messdaghi - Co-host of "Uncommon Journey" podcast with Phillip Wylie.
- Don Weber - SANS instructor and ICS OT security professional.
- Jack Rhysider - Host of the "Darknet Diaries" podcast, known for cybersecurity storytelling.
- Stone Cold Steve Austin - WWE wrestler who used to train at the same gym as Phillip.
- Rick Flair - Wrestling legend associated with WCW.
- Sting - Wrestler who transitioned from UWF to WCW.
- Iceman King Parsons - Wrestler who hazed newcomers.
- Samson the Bear - The wrestling bear Phillip competed against.
- Vince McMahon - Mentioned regarding the WWF/WWE steroid scandal.
- Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson - Referenced in the context of Samoan wrestling heritage.
- American Gladiators - Referenced as a show Phillip once auditioned for.
Podcasts:
- Uncommon Journey - Phillip Wylie's first podcast, co-hosted with Alyssa Miller and Chloe Messdaghi.
- Darknet Diaries - Mentioned as an inspiration for podcast storytelling (hosted by Jack Rhysider).
- Paul’s Security Weekly - Mentioned for its multi-host format.
Events and Locations:
- DefCon Group 940 - Created by Phillip Wylie for community building.
- RSA Conference - Where Phillip met with Bugcrowd leaders.
- B-Sides San Francisco - Another event linked to Phillip’s early opportunities.
Certifications:
- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) - Certification Phillip pursued.
- CISSP - Certification Phillip earned to strengthen his security credentials.
Cultural References:
- Tiger King - Mentioned in the context of unusual animal practices and Oklahoma.
