<p>In this conversation, Mike Lisi shares his journey into the cybersecurity field, detailing his early interest in computers, the challenges he faced while obtaining his OSCP certification, and his transition into consulting. He discusses the importance of understanding client needs incybersecurity assessments and his leadership role in the Red Team Village. Mike also elaborates on the NCAE Cyber Games and the design of Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges, providing insights into effective content development for cybersecurity education. The conversation concludes with Mike sharing unique experiences from cybersecurity events and his thoughts on future engagements.</p><p><br><strong>TIMESTAMPS:</strong></p><p>00:00 - Introduction to Cybersecurity Journey</p><p>03:23 - The Path to OSCP Certification</p><p>06:13 - Transitioning to Consulting in Cybersecurity</p><p>09:14 - Understanding Client Needs in Cybersecurity</p><p>11:56 - Leadership in Red Team Village</p><p>14:32 - NCAE Cyber Games and CTF Design</p><p>17:26 - Creating Effective CTF Challenges</p><p>20:04 Resources for Aspiring CTF Participants</p><p>22:57 Content Development for Cybersecurity Education</p><p>25:49 Unique Experiences in Cybersecurity Events</p><p>28:25 Closing Thoughts and Future Engagements</p><p> </p><p><strong>SYMLINKS:</strong></p><p><strong>[Maltek Solutions Website] -</strong> <a href="https://malteksolutions.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://malteksolutions.com/</a><br>A cybersecurity consulting firm specializing in offensive security services, penetration testing, and risk assessments, founded by Mike Lisi.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>[Mike Lisi LinkedIn] - </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikelisi/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikelisi/</a><br>Mike Lisi's official LinkedIn profile, where he shares insights on cybersecurity, offensive security consulting, and industry trends.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>[Red Team Village (RTV) Website] - </strong><a href="https://redteamvillage.io/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://redteamvillage.io</a><br>A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational experiences in offensive security. RTV organizes workshops, talks, and training opportunities, primarily at DEF CON and other cybersecurity conferences.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>[Red Team Village Discord] - </strong><a href="https://discord.com/invite/redteamvillage" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://discord.com/invite/redteamvillage</a><br>The official Red Team Village Discord server where members can connect, discuss offensive security topics, and stay updated on upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>[Red Team Village X (Twitter)]</strong>- <a href="https://twitter.com/redteamvillage_" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/redteamvillage_</a><br>RTV's official social media account for announcements, event updates, and cybersecurity-related discussions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>[MetaCTF Website] -</strong> <a href="https://metactf.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://metactf.com</a><br>A platform offering cybersecurity competitions and Capture The Flag (CTF) events designed to help participants develop their cybersecurity skills through hands-on challenges.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>[CTF Time Website] -</strong> <a href="https://ctftime.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://ctftime.org</a><br>A website that tracks cybersecurity Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions worldwide, providing schedules, rankings, and resources for both beginners and experienced competitors.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>[Hack The Box Website] -</strong> <a href="https://www.hackthebox.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.hackthebox.com</a><br>A cybersecurity training platform offering hands-on, gamified hacking labs and challenges to develop penetration testing skills.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>[TryHackMe Website] - </strong><a href="https://tryhackme.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://tryhackme.com</a><br>An interactive cybersecurity learning platform that provides guided tutorials and virtual labs for security professionals and beginners.</p><p><br><strong>CONNECT WITH US </strong><br>www.barcodesecurity.com <br><a href="https://barcodesecurity.com/sponsorship" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Become a Sponsor </a><br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/barcodesecurity/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Follow us on LinkedIn </a><br><a href="https://x.com/barcodesecurity" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Tweet us at @BarCodeSecurity </a><br>Email us at info@barcodesecurity.com</p>
![<p>In this conversation, Mike Lisi shares his journey into the cybersecurity field, detailing his early interest in computers, the challenges he faced while obtaining his OSCP certification, and his transition into consulting. He discusses the importance of understanding client needs incybersecurity assessments and his leadership role in the Red Team Village. Mike also elaborates on the NCAE Cyber Games and the design of Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges, providing insights into effective content development for cybersecurity education. The conversation concludes with Mike sharing unique experiences from cybersecurity events and his thoughts on future engagements.</p><p><br><strong>TIMESTAMPS:</strong></p><p>00:00 - Introduction to Cybersecurity Journey</p><p>03:23 - The Path to OSCP Certification</p><p>06:13 - Transitioning to Consulting in Cybersecurity</p><p>09:14 - Understanding Client Needs in Cybersecurity</p><p>11:56 - Leadership in Red Team Village</p><p>14:32 - NCAE Cyber Games and CTF Design</p><p>17:26 - Creating Effective CTF Challenges</p><p>20:04 Resources for Aspiring CTF Participants</p><p>22:57 Content Development for Cybersecurity Education</p><p>25:49 Unique Experiences in Cybersecurity Events</p><p>28:25 Closing Thoughts and Future Engagements</p><p> </p><p><strong>SYMLINKS:</strong></p><p><strong>[Maltek Solutions Website] -</strong> <a href="https://malteksolutions.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://malteksolutions.com/</a><br>A cybersecurity consulting firm specializing in offensive security services, penetration testing, and risk assessments, founded by Mike Lisi.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>[Mike Lisi LinkedIn] - </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikelisi/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikelisi/</a><br>Mike Lisi's official LinkedIn profile, where he shares insights on cybersecurity, offensive security consulting, and industry trends.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>[Red Team Village (RTV) Website] - </strong><a href="https://redteamvillage.io/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://redteamvillage.io</a><br>A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational experiences in offensive security. RTV organizes workshops, talks, and training opportunities, primarily at DEF CON and other cybersecurity conferences.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>[Red Team Village Discord] - </strong><a href="https://discord.com/invite/redteamvillage" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://discord.com/invite/redteamvillage</a><br>The official Red Team Village Discord server where members can connect, discuss offensive security topics, and stay updated on upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>[Red Team Village X (Twitter)]</strong>- <a href="https://twitter.com/redteamvillage_" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/redteamvillage_</a><br>RTV's official social media account for announcements, event updates, and cybersecurity-related discussions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>[MetaCTF Website] -</strong> <a href="https://metactf.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://metactf.com</a><br>A platform offering cybersecurity competitions and Capture The Flag (CTF) events designed to help participants develop their cybersecurity skills through hands-on challenges.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>[CTF Time Website] -</strong> <a href="https://ctftime.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://ctftime.org</a><br>A website that tracks cybersecurity Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions worldwide, providing schedules, rankings, and resources for both beginners and experienced competitors.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>[Hack The Box Website] -</strong> <a href="https://www.hackthebox.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.hackthebox.com</a><br>A cybersecurity training platform offering hands-on, gamified hacking labs and challenges to develop penetration testing skills.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>[TryHackMe Website] - </strong><a href="https://tryhackme.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://tryhackme.com</a><br>An interactive cybersecurity learning platform that provides guided tutorials and virtual labs for security professionals and beginners.</p><p><br><strong>CONNECT WITH US </strong><br>www.barcodesecurity.com <br><a href="https://barcodesecurity.com/sponsorship" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Become a Sponsor </a><br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/barcodesecurity/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Follow us on LinkedIn </a><br><a href="https://x.com/barcodesecurity" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Tweet us at @BarCodeSecurity </a><br>Email us at info@barcodesecurity.com</p>](https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts211/v4/ee/91/d2/ee91d20d-2e23-9f04-4546-227adab5ae27/mza_6229529712810471896.jpg/600x600bb.jpg&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA)
