In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, Kyser Clark sits down with seasoned penetration tester Kyle Hoehn to unpack the journey from a curious teen experimenting online to a full time professional in offensive security. Kyle shares how early exposure to computer tinkering and real world troubleshooting shaped his path, why foundational IT knowledge still separates strong hackers from the rest, and what certifications actually helped him level up. We also explore the realities of learning cyber...
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In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, Kyser Clark sits down with seasoned penetration tester Kyle Hoehn to unpack the journey from a curious teen experimenting online to a full time professional in offensive security. Kyle shares how early exposure to computer tinkering and real world troubleshooting shaped his path, why foundational IT knowledge still separates strong hackers from the rest, and what certifications actually helped him level up. We also explore the realities of learning cyber...
#61 How to Level Up Fast in Your First Cybersecurity Role ft. Ryan Daub
The Hacker's Cache
34 minutes
2 months ago
#61 How to Level Up Fast in Your First Cybersecurity Role ft. Ryan Daub
In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, returning guest Ryan Daub shares his journey from IT support to offensive security and reveals practical advice on how to level up fast in your first cybersecurity role. We cover the importance of mastering fundamentals, documenting your work, learning from failures, and asking questions without fear. Ryan also opens up about leading internal pentests, preparing for the OSCP, transitioning toward red teaming, and why patience and persistence are key to l...
The Hacker's Cache
In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, Kyser Clark sits down with seasoned penetration tester Kyle Hoehn to unpack the journey from a curious teen experimenting online to a full time professional in offensive security. Kyle shares how early exposure to computer tinkering and real world troubleshooting shaped his path, why foundational IT knowledge still separates strong hackers from the rest, and what certifications actually helped him level up. We also explore the realities of learning cyber...
