Watch This Before You Become a Penetration Tester

Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @kyserclark   Thinking about becoming a penetration tester? Watch this first. After a full year working as a full-time pentester, I break down the top 5 things I wish I knew before starting this career. From massive real-world networks and secure environments to client pushback and the unexpected grind of daily documentation, this video covers the honest realities of the job, without the fluff. I also get into the difference between pentesting and red teaming, what burnout looks like in this field, and why I still love what I do despite the challenges. Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your training, this video will help set realistic expectations and prepare you for the road ahead. As a cybersecurity professional with over six years of experience, I focus on strengthening digital assets against ever-changing cyber threats. I specialize in penetration testing, ethical hacking, red teaming, and offensive security. I excel at uncovering and addressing vulnerabilities in networks and web applications. My mission is to make cyberspace better & safer for everyone by committing to lifelong learning, sharing knowledge with the community, and inspiring others to do the same. Credentials: • 7+ Years Cybersecurity Experience • BS & MS in Cybersecurity Management and Policy from UMGC. • 17 certifications including OSCP, OSWA, CISSP, PWPA, eJPT, OSWP, SAL1, SecurityX, PenTest+, CEH, CySA+, CCNA, Cyber Ops-A, Cloud+, Linux+, Security+, and Network+. • Pwned 100+ HTB machines and mastered 200+ THM rooms, securing top leaderboard rankings on both platforms. • United States Air Force Veteran Time Stamps --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - TLDR 2:41 - Network Sizes 3:40 - Strong security postures 4:27 - Clients arguing findings 6:13 - Pentesting is not as sexy as it seems 8:50 - Burnout is real 11:17 - It's not all doom and gloom Connect --------------------------------------------------- https://www.KyserClark.com https://www.KyserClark.com/Newsletter https://podcast.KyserClark.com   / kyserclark     / kyserclark   https://www.instagram/KyserClark   / cyberkyser     / kyserclark_cybersecurity     / kyserclark   https://kick.com/kyserclark-cybersecu...   / discord   https://streamlabs.com/kyserclark_cyb... Tags --------------------------------------------------- #Cybersecurity #infosec #informationsecurity #datasecurity #cybersecurityexpert #cybersecurityexperts #cybersecuritytips #cybersecuritytraining #hacking #hacking_pro #hacker #hackers #ethicalhacking #ethicalhacker #hackerman #hacked #penetrationtesters #penetrationtesting #pentesting #pentesting #pentesting #pentester #redteam #redteaming #offensivesecurity #security #technology #tech #IT #informationtechnology #Cyber #computerscience #LearnShareInspire #KyserClark #Kyser Disclaimer --------------------------------------------------- Attention viewers: This video is strictly for educational purposes, emphasizing ETHICAL and LEGAL hacking only. I do not, and will NEVER, condone the act of illegally hacking into computer systems and networks for any reason. My goal is to foster cybersecurity awareness and responsible digital behavior. Please behave responsibly and adhere to legal and ethical standards in your use of this information. The postings on this site are my own and may not represent the positions of my employer.