Hack Responsibly

In this episode of Hack Responsibly , host Karl Fosaaen sits down with Giles Inkson , Director of Red Team Operations NetSPI, for a candid conversation about the winding path into offensive security, and what it actually looks like to do this work at a high level today.  Giles covers a lot of ground: getting started in security, exploring AI use cases for red teaming, and navigating an industry th...

In this episode of Hack Responsibly, Karl Fossen talks to James Albany, NetSPI’s Senior Director of Network Pentesting, about his path from a SOC analyst to a penetration testing leader. They cover how AI and continuous testing are reshaping the security industry, what common gaps still show up in assessments, and what James is up to outside of work.  What’s discussed:   Advice for newcomers: unde...

In this episode of Hack Responsibly, Karl Fossen chats with Thomas Elling, NetSPI’s Director of Cloud Pentesting, about today’s cloud security challenges. They dive into cloud pentesting tips and common misconfigurations, discussing how attackers take advantage of these gaps. Thomas also shares his own path into cybersecurity. Listen to practical advice for newcomers, and a look at why staying cur...

In this episode, host Karl Fosaaen sits down with Paul Ryan, Senior Director of Application Security at NetSPI, to explore his journey in cybersecurity and his leadership in application pentesting. Paul shares how his career evolved from IT and blue team roles to becoming a key figure in application security at NetSPI.  We dive into:  The evolution of application pentesting, including the rise of...

For many enterprise organizations (particularly in financial services and healthcare) mainframes remain the backbone of daily operations. Yet, these critical legacy systems often operate under a false assumption of "security by obscurity." Overlooking the security of these core assets represents a significant, often unaddressed, operational risk.  In this episode of the Hack Responsibly...

The adoption of artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) presents a significant opportunity for business innovation, but also introduces a new and complex attack surfaces. Balancing the drive for AI integration with robust security measures is essential for long-term strategic success and risk mitigation.  In this episode of the Hack Responsibly podcast, NetSPI VP of Research Karl...

A single human error can compromise even the most robust technical infrastructure. For executives and security leaders, understanding the psychology behind these breaches is critical to protecting organizational assets.  In the first episode of the Hack Responsibly podcast, host and NetSPI VP of Research Karl Fosaaen talked with Patrick Sayler about dissecting the evolving landscape of social engi...