I know you're supposed to be good and familiar with Metasploit. Or, java. Or, probably lockpicking, right? Or, is it vishing? Here's the gap I'm seeing - I haven't been able to find reliable guides on developing a 'red team'. And I'll be honest - I like that phrase - the 'read team'. From what I've been able to tell, the culture that surrounds pentesting, red teaming, offensive security or how-ever-else you're looking to be involved in 'that side' of infosec is sort of limiting. Not limiting in the way that some hobbies or activities have gatekeepers, but more from [...]

Last week, I got the letter. "Thank you for your interest in the Canadian Armed Forces." I'm not suuuper surprised, either. I thought there was something strange happening when I'd passed the 5-month mark for a medical examination. For the first day, I just kind of accepted the decision because, after all - it's not entirely my decision. Now, I'm more aligned to that. I get it. I was unfortunately rejected from participating in the Reserves because I've got a documented history of Anxiety. I fully understand that the Army doesn't know 'Bill'. They know the paperwork behind my application. [...]