In this episode, host Chris "REal0day" Magistrado sits down with Umit Aksu, Founder of Mobile Hacking Lab. Umit shares his journey into cybersecurity and reflects on his experience working with leading organizations like ING, DarkMatter, and Microsoft. From his work at these industry giants to the creation of Mobile Hacking Lab, Umit’s insights reveal the depth and passion that drive his commitment to cybersecurity education.
Key Highlights in This Episode:
- Umit’s path from cybersecurity roles at ING, DarkMatter, and Microsoft to founding Mobile Hacking Lab.
- The inception of Mobile Hacking Lab: the first lab of its kind to offer an immersive mobile research environment, developed in partnership with Corellium.
- The lab’s mission to equip penetration testers and security researchers with practical tools and knowledge in 0day discovery across mobile applications and ecosystems.
- The expertise of Mobile Hacking Lab’s educators, bringing real-world experience in 0day research to empower security professionals.
- A detailed look at Corellium, led by Amanda Gorton (co-founder) and Bill Neifert (Director of Partnerships), as a powerful mobile virtualization platform that stands as a top choice for mobile security researchers.
Additional Topics Covered:
- Insights into building and leading cybersecurity programs.
- Future offerings at Mobile Hacking Lab, including specialized courses in userland and kernel fuzzing.
- How the partnership with Corellium enhances Mobile Hacking Lab’s capabilities, making advanced security research more accessible to professionals.
Social Links:
Umit Aksu
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/umit-aksu-7397485b/
Mobile Hacking Lab - https://www.mobilehackinglab.com/link/B1zkaV
Chris Magistrado (Host):
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Articles - https://medium.com/@real0day
Corellium Leadership:
Amanda Gorton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandafgorton
Bill Neifert- https://www.linkedin.com/in/billneifert/
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