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cover of episode Self-Taught Bug Bounty Hunter lands a Job at Meta.๐Ÿš€ Cybersecurity Uncomplicated Episode 11

Self-Taught Bug Bounty Hunter lands a Job at Meta.๐Ÿš€ Cybersecurity Uncomplicated Episode 11

2025/2/19
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Cybersecurity Uncomplicated

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The NEW Cybersecurity Podcast, Cybersecurity Uncomplicated with Cyber Queen. Whether youโ€™re starting from scratch, already trying to break in, or feeling overwhelmed by the endless resources and advice out there, this cybersecurity podcast is for you..๐Ÿ”๐Ÿš€

Farah Hawa is a security analyst at Meta and a leading figure in the bug bounty and ethical hacking community. She went from mass media to ethical hacking and has built an incredible career in offensive security. Farahโ€™s journey is proof that you donโ€™t need a traditional background to make it in cybersecurity.

๐ŸŽง What You'll Learn in This Episode:

๐Ÿ”น How to break into cybersecurity with a non-traditional background ๐Ÿš€

๐Ÿ”น Bug bounty hunting & the mindset of ethical hackers ๐Ÿž๐Ÿ’ฐ

๐Ÿ”น How AI is changing security research & vulnerability detection ๐Ÿค–

๐Ÿ”น The role of networking, community engagement & mentorship in cybersecurity ๐Ÿค

๐Ÿ”น The biggest challenges in ethical hacking & remote code execution ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ”

๐Ÿ”น Why a strong portfolio & personal branding can help you land cybersecurity jobs ๐ŸŽฏ

๐Ÿ”น Appleโ€™s $1 million bug bountyโ€”what it means for the industry ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ฐ

๐Ÿ”น Why organizations need clear Vulnerability Disclosure Programs (VDPs) to stay secure ๐Ÿ”

Farah shares her real-world experiences, from tackling high-stakes cybersecurity challenges to making security education more accessible. If youโ€™re an aspiring ethical hacker, interested in bug bounty hunting, or looking to break into cybersecurity, this episode is packed with valuable insights you donโ€™t want to miss!

๐Ÿ”ฅ Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more cybersecurity career insights!

๐Ÿ”” SUBSCRIBE to Cyber Queen https://www.youtube.com/@cyber.queen_

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