<p>In this episode of the Phillip Wylie Show, host Phillip’s guest is Travis Weathers, a seasoned professional in cybersecurity and penetration testing. Travis shares his unique journey from military service to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the cybersecurity field. He discusses the importance of specialized training, the differences between red teaming and traditional pen testing, and offers valuable advice for those looking to advance their careers in cybersecurity. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in the industry and the innovative tools being developed for physical pen testing.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is sponsored by Teleport, an identity-first security platform. Learn more: https://fandf.co/4p98SC6</p><p>========================= </p><p>Connect with Travis Weathers:</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/trweathers/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/trweathers/</a></p><p><a href="https://mwgroup.io/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://mwgroup.io/</a></p><p><a href="https://vtemlabs.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://vtemlabs.com/</a></p><p>========================= </p><p>Connect with your host, Phillip Wylie: </p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/phillipwylie" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠https://linkedin.com/in/phillipwylie⁠</a></p><p>X: <a href="https://x.com/PhillipWylie" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/PhillipWylie</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/phillipwylie/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/phillipwylie/</a></p><p>=========================</p><p><br><strong>Chapters</strong><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Guest Background</p><p>01:32 Travis Weathers&#39; Hacker Origin Story</p><p>05:31 Transitioning to Business Ownership</p><p>09:33 Training and Course Offerings</p><p>13:01 Advice for Aspiring Pen Testers</p><p>18:17 Understanding Red Teaming vs. Pen Testing</p><p>21:50 Career Advancement Strategies</p><p>24:40 The Role of AI in Cybersecurity</p><p>27:31 Teleport Ad</p><p>30:09 Phillip Wylie Show Outro</p>