Want to become a penetration tester or start a career in ethical hacking?
In this video, we break down what it actually takes to get into penetration testing and cybersecurity, from learning the technical fundamentals to getting certifications, passing technical interviews, building hands-on experience, and landing your first cybersecurity job.
Cybersecurity expert Phil Wiley explains the difference between ethical hacking and penetration testing, what a penetration tester actually does, which technical skills matter, how cybersecurity certifications can help, and why hands-on ability can be more valuable than simply collecting certifications.
📌 In this video:
How to become a penetration tester
How to get started in cybersecurity
Ethical hacking vs penetration testing
Red team vs blue team vs purple team
What penetration testers actually do
A day in the life of a pen tester
Cybersecurity skills you need to learn
Best certifications for penetration testing
Hands-on cybersecurity certifications
Penetration testing interview questions
How technical cybersecurity interviews work
Bug bounties and getting real-world experience
How to get your first penetration testing job
Cybersecurity career advice for beginners
How to build a cybersecurity personal brand
Using LinkedIn to get cybersecurity jobs
How content creation can help your cybersecurity career
Networking for cybersecurity jobs
Hack The Box, CTFs and hands-on practice
The video also explains why beginners shouldn't jump straight into penetration testing without understanding networking, operating systems, servers and security fundamentals.
It also covers technical assessments, cybersecurity certifications, bug bounty experience, personal branding, LinkedIn, networking and how demonstrating your actual skills can help you stand out when applying for cybersecurity jobs.
If you're interested in ethical hacking, penetration testing, offensive security or building a cybersecurity career, this interview gives you practical advice on where to start and how to progress.
🔗 Connect with Phil Wylie
🌐 Website / Show: https://phillipwylieshow.com
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipwylie/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipwylie/
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeZgoXbccmkcf9viz974MEA
📖 The Pentester Blueprint
Want to learn more about building a career in penetration testing?
The Pentester Blueprint: Starting a Career as an Ethical Hacker by Phil Wylie.
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