Sinan Eren: From Red Teaming to Launching Startups

Breaking Into Cybersecurity

Join us for an insightful episode of 'Breaking into Cybersecurity' as we sit down with Sinan Eren. With a rich background in red teaming and pen testing, Sinan shares his journey from the late '90s curiosity-driven entry into cybersecurity to founding several companies. Discover the challenges and triumphs of growing in the cybersecurity industry, the evolution from signature-based to heuristic-based security, and the importance of understanding business processes for effective risk management. Ideal for beginners and seasoned professionals alike, learn about emerging opportunities in AI and the nuances of entrepreneurship in cybersecurity.

00:00 Introduction to the Guest and Episode Overview

01:08 Sinan's Early Career and Entry into Cybersecurity

02:40 The Evolution of Cybersecurity Practices

04:00 Bug Track and Early Vulnerability Discoveries

05:59 Transition to the US and Career Growth

07:23 Signature-Based vs. Heuristic-Based Security

11:45 Starting a Business in Cybersecurity

19:10 Lessons from the First Startup

21:31 Modernizing Remote Access Solutions

25:08 Revolutionizing Credit and Next-Gen VPN Solutions

25:48 Introduction to the Third Startup

26:32 Challenges Faced by Managed Service Providers

28:15 Automation Solutions for Mundane Tasks

29:44 Ideation and Development of Automation Tools

33:32 Evolution and Application of Automation Tools

41:06 Business Process Modeling and Risk Management

45:35 Final Advice for Aspiring Professionals

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