56. What That Means with Camille: Offensive Security Research, aka: Hacking

<p>Hacking is often associated with bad behavior, but there are some good guys out there who help to ensure products aren’t exploited by ill-intentioned parties. This is part of the offensive security research (OSR) process. On this episode of What That Means, Camille speaks with Jason M. Fung, Director, Offensive Security Research & Academic Research Engagement at Intel, who breaks down why offensive security research is such a crucial practice.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">They cover:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-  The definition of offensive security research, aka hacking</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-  Why thinking like a hacker is essential for effective offensive security research, and how not all hackers are bad</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-  The various reasons hackers might enjoy offensive security research in the first place</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-  What skills and traits the ideal hacker possesses</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-  Why it’s important to include different perspectives, including those from outside organizations, when it comes to offensive security research</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-  The various kinds of researchers involved</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-  The development of Capture the Flag events</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">... And more. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Tune in, you don’t want to miss it!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">The views and opinions expressed are those of the guests and author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Intel Corporation.</span></em></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here are some key take-aways:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-  Offensive security research is almost like an industry euphemism - when we think about hacking, there’s often a negative connotation, but some hackers actually use their skills