InfoSec Recordings
Listen to InfoSec tool breakdowns, industry stories, and career path guidance from our own Chris Traynor. All recordings are based on real-world offensive security experiences.
Browse by Category: Webcasts | Conference Talks | Podcast Interviews
Webcasts
Standalone Webcasts
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Pentester TTPs
Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures used by penetration testers in real-world engagements. Learn how operators think and execute during security assessments.
Topics: Pentesting, Methodologies, Red Team
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Basics of Burp(ing)
Introduction to Burp Suite for web application security testing. Covers core features, workflow, and practical usage for finding vulnerabilities.
Topics: Burp Suite, Web Security, Tools
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Cyber Security Basics for Muggles & Minions
Co-hosted with Ashley, breaking down cybersecurity fundamentals for beginners. Makes complex security concepts accessible to everyone.
Topics: Career, Fundamentals, Education
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Cerno: Organize, Review, and Validate Pentest Findings
Introduction to Cerno, a free and open-source TUI tool designed to bring order to pentest findings. Learn how to import vulnerability data, navigate with keyboard shortcuts, launch tools, track progress, and follow verification workflows.
Topics: Tools, Vulnerability Management, Pentesting
Series
The Illustrated Pentester (Volumes 1-5)
An anthology of true short stories that deliver glimpses into the world of security. Chris shares real penetration testing experiences, lessons learned, and industry insights across 5 volumes.
Format: Webcast Series Episodes: 5 volumes Topics: Pentesting, Industry Stories, Real-world Experiences
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Burp Suite Extensions Series
Deep dive into extending Burp Suite's functionality through custom extensions. Learn how to build, configure, and use extensions to enhance your web application testing workflow.
Format: Webcast Series Topics: Burp Suite, Extensions, Development, Web Security
Episodes:
- Introduction to Burp Suite Extensions
- Building Custom Extensions
- Useful Extension Examples
- Extension Development Workflow
Con Talks
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Run Towards The Fire: Forging a Career from Crisis & Stroke Awareness
Conference: PancakesCon2 Topics: Career, Personal Development, Health Awareness
A deeply personal talk about building a cybersecurity career through adversity and the importance of health awareness in our industry. Chris shares his journey and lessons learned from crisis.
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Pentest Pains
Conferences: Elbsides, BSides Charleston Topics: Pentesting, Collaboration, Scoping
Real-world pentesting pain points and war stories of engagements gone wrong. Covers common mistakes from all sides—poor scoping, lack of communication, ineffective remediation, and unrealistic expectations—with actionable lessons to improve collaboration.
Interviews
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Paladin Security Interview
Host: Paladin Security Topics: Career, Industry, Pentesting
Discussion about Chris's journey into offensive security, current work, and advice for aspiring penetration testers.
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Exploring Information Security Podcast
Episode: #231 - Offensive Tools for Pentesters Topics: Tools, Pentesting, Methodologies
Deep dive into the offensive security toolkit, discussing which tools pentesters actually use in the field and why.
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The Phillip Wylie Show
Episode: Hack Your Way Into a Cyber Security Career Topics: Career, Education, Getting Started
Practical advice for breaking into cybersecurity, covering education paths, certifications, hands-on learning, and career development strategies.
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Ethical Hacking, Guests and Wholesomeness Podcast
Episode: Chris Traynor - Offensive Tooling Specialist Topics: Tools, Career, Teaching
Conversation about offensive tooling specialization, penetration testing work, and teaching security practitioners.
BSidesHBG '25 Post-talk Discussion