The Abhisek Cast

In this episode of The Abhisek Cast , I’m joined by HD Moore , creator of Metasploit and founder of runZero, for a deep and honest conversation about cybersecurity’s past, present, and future. We explore how security evolved from an underground, legally risky activity into a massive commercial industry—and what was lost along the way. HD shares the real design philosophy behind Metasploit, why it...

In this episode, I speak with Jeff Man, a cybersecurity veteran with over 40 years of experience across NSA, red teaming, PCI, consulting, and industry leadership. Jeff shares a rare, ground-level view of what “security” actually means and why most organizations continue to get it wrong. We discuss his journey from solving puzzles to joining NSA, building the agency’s first red team, working on ea...

In this episode of The Abhisek Cast, Abhisek speaks with Guillaume Daumas, Red Team Lead at Advens, about the practical side of red teaming and internal penetration testing. After a three-month break, the show returns with a deep conversation that moves beyond theory and focuses on how real operators think, plan, and execute their assessments. Guillaume walks through his journey from a SOC analyst...

Your browser is your new endpoint—and it’s vulnerable. In this episode, I speak with Audrey Adeline , Security Researcher at SquareX and co-author of the Browser Security Field Manual . Audrey walks us through why browser security is a rising concern, how current architectures fall short, and what her research team is doing to uncover novel browser-based threats. We talk about her unconventional j...

In this thrilling episode of The Abhisek Cast, we explore the real-life world of physical penetration testing with one of the best in the field— FC aka Freakyclown , Cofounder of Cygenta Security . From breaking into banks and data centers to sneaking past guards and security systems, FC shares what it takes to hack the physical world. He walks us through his early days in cybersecurity—before the...

In this thought-provoking episode, Abhisek talks with Anant Shrivastava , Founder of Cyfinoid Research , about the raw, unfiltered realities of security careers — from his early journey with Linux in 2000 to leading teams, building open-source tools, and mentoring the next generation of security professionals. Anant offers a candid view on: Whether certifications are worth it. Why open source isn’...

In this episode of The Abhisek Cast, we explore one of the most overlooked but highly targeted layers of modern cybersecurity: the browser. Joining us is Dakshitaa Babu, a Security Researcher and Product Evangelist at SquareX, who brings a fresh and practical perspective on the evolving threat landscape inside browsers. She explains how attackers abuse browser functionality, why traditional securi...

In the 3rd episode of The Abhisek Cast, I talk with Chris Rock—co-founder and CISO of SIEMonster, with more than 30 years of experience in cybersecurity. We explore why most companies still struggle with basic asset visibility, how to approach company mergers from a security perspective, and how a solid framework like ISO 27001 saves startups from painful mistakes. Chris also reflects on his exper...

In Episode 2 of the Abhisek Cast, Jayesh Singh, CEO of Cloudurance Security, shares his journey from small-town "jugaad" to cybersecurity leadership. We explore founding Cloud Village, audits vs. pentests, startup security challenges, and the power of passion in building a career. Tune in for practical insights and inspiration to level up in cybersecurity!

In the very first episode of The Abhisek Cast , I chat with Louis Neffenegger, CEO of PentesterLab. We talk about his personal journey, the rise of cybersecurity, the real value of learning over certifications, and how to build depth and resilience in this ever-changing field. This is not a polished "success story"—it’s a real, honest take on learning, struggling, and growing with intention. If yo...