Rishalin Pillay - H4ck1ng Google

In this episode, we're privileged to have Rishalin Pillay, Principal Consultant - Red Team at Google, to peel back the layers on cybersecurity's most secretive domain: red teaming. From exploring Rishalin's early hacking days in South Africa to his latest venture at Google, we delve deep into the trenches of digital warfare.

Chapters: 

(03:15) - Red Teams Unveiled

Understanding the true role of red teams in cybersecurity.

(06:30) -  Rishalin's Journey

From hacking as a teen in South Africa to professional roles at Mandiant and Microsoft.

(16:21) - Cyber Threat Landscape

Discussing client diversity, state actors, and project challenges.

(19:15) - Cloud & Customers

Debunking cloud safety myths and addressing customer attitudes.

(34:50) - The Google Era

Rishalin's move to Google, interview process, and cybersecurity approach.

 

Find out more about Rishalin: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishalinpillay/

 

Hacking Google Challenge: 

https://h4ck1ng.google/