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Community Building & Hacker Mindset [Insights from a Cybersecurity Trailblazer]

Cybersecurity is evolving, but are we losing the creative spark that once ignited it? In this chat with Emil Tan, a passionate cybersecurity ecosystem builder from Singapore, we dive into the critical need to preserve the hacker mindset—the power of curiosity, creativity, and innovation in driving effective cyberdefense, and the vital role of community building in strengthening our collective fight against cyber threats. ----- ▶️Evolution of the Cybersecurity Industry: Over the years, cybersecurity has evolved from a less formal, passion-driven field into a more structured, professional one. Initially, many joined out of curiosity and the excitement of breaking and improving systems, not merely to secure a job. ▶️Loss of Creativity and Innovation: Many now adopt a formulaic, job-focused approach, driven by structured learning pathways and certifications. As roles like red teamer, blue teamer, or SOC analyst become specialized and well-defined—unlike the broader, less specific responsibilities of the past—there is a risk that professionals may prioritize ticking boxes to secure a job over developing the innovative, problem-solving mindset required to counter increasingly sophisticated malicious actors. ▶️Call to Preserve Hacker Spirit: Emil stresses the need for cybersecurity professionals to retain the hacker mindset—being creative and innovative to outthink adversaries—rather than just following predefined steps in their jobs. ----- 01:27 – Personal Journey 03:57 – Lessons from cyber incidents 05:54 – Building cybersecurity community 10:04 – The Hacker mindset 12:35 - a risk of prioritizing box-ticking to secure a job 12:42 - innovative, problem-solving mindset needed to combat increasingly sophisticated threats 14:36 - AI for Security & Securing AI 18:18 - Explaining cybersecurity to seniors ----- Emil Tan is deeply committed to creating and nurturing cybersecurity communities and ecosystems. He is also the Chief Community Officer (CCO) at Red Alpha Cybersecurity, a leading cybersecurity talent development company, and the Chair of the CREST Asia Council. With over 10 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, Emil has expertise across various cybersecurity trades, including R&D, cybersecurity operations, governance, policy and regulations, consultancy, and ecosystem development. Emil is an active contributor to the cybersecurity ecosystem in Singapore. He plays an active role in catalysing cybersecurity conversations and thought leadership both locally and internationally. He founded Division Zero (Div0), Singapore’s largest techno-centric cybersecurity community group, and Infosec In the City, SINCON, Singapore’s international techno-centric cybersecurity conference. ----- Recorded OWASP Singapore Summit 2024 – 2nd Oct 2024. ----- Stay with us: LinkedIn ➡️   / lojane   YouTube ➡️ https://cutt.ly/U2B0yVi #miscyberpenny #cybersecurity #cyberskills