Hacking, Recon, and Breaking Into Cybersecurity - A Conversation with Lilly

Explore an insightful interview with cybersecurity professional Lilly as she discusses her journey into hacking, reconnaissance, and breaking into the cybersecurity field. Gain valuable insights on topics such as getting started in hacking, the importance of certifications, time management for learning, favorite tools, and practical approaches to cybersecurity. Delve into discussions about work-life balance, mental health, daily routines, and overcoming challenges like burnout and imposter syndrome in the cybersecurity industry. Learn from Lilly's experiences and advice on building a successful career in penetration testing and cybersecurity.

Intro
Icebreakers
Lily introduction
How did you get into hacking?
Who helped you get started?
Certificates
Choosing certificates
What's next on your radar?
Time dedicated to Learning
Duo lingo warrior
What do you do to help you practically?
What does recon mean to you?
What's your favorite tools?
Are you an active burp user?
Mental health: how do you unplug from work?
daily routine
Adjustments as a pentester
Work/Life balance
Burnouts
Imposter syndrome