Скачать или смотреть EP05 - CI/CD, Certs & Open Source Realities | ft. Anant Shrivastava (Founder, Cyfinoid Research)

In this episode of The Abhisek Cast, we sit down with Anant Shrivastava, a veteran cybersecurity researcher, trainer, and founder of Cyfinoid Research — a company dedicated to security training and research in Android, cloud, and software supply chain.

What’s Inside This Episode?
We dive deep into Anant's two-decade journey from a Linux hobbyist to a thought leader shaping how DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and open source security work in real-world environments. This episode is packed with honest insights on certifications, the value of communication in pentesting, and why curiosity still rules security research.

Key Takeaways:
Why certifications may not always reflect real-world skill.
The honest evolution of open source: from passion to performance metrics.
How CI/CD pipelines truly function and where security fits in.
How to build a career in cybersecurity with intention.
The impact of AI on workflows, and why real curiosity still wins.
What really happens behind the scenes at security conferences like Black Hat.
The importance of community, mentors, and healthy tech circles.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro: Linux, learning, and early days
05:45 - Do certifications matter today?
10:42 - Overcommitting vs. overperforming in InfoSec
11:40 - Realities of open source today
16:34 - Social media’s effect on motivation and validation
22:31 - Deep dive into CI/CD and DevSecOps
33:04 - CI/CD vs. audit vs. pentesting
37:35 - How to get started with CI/CD security as a student
43:00 - How CFPs are reviewed at security conferences
51:52 - Why your talk may not be accepted (and that’s okay)
55:31 - Will AI see a downtrend in the near future?
1:02:40 - What Anant would research for the next 12 months
1:08:14 - Closing thoughts & thanks


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