Becoming an API security and bug bounty pro | Guest Katie Paxton-Fear

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Join us on this episode of Cyber Work with Katie Paxton-Fear, an API hacker and technical marketing manager at Traceable, known for her YouTube channel InsiderPhD. Dive into API security, common defense mistakes and bug bounty insights. Listen as Paxton-Fear shares her academic journey blending tech and linguistics, her pioneering NLP work on insider threats and tips on becoming an API security expert. Learn about detecting insider cyber threats, the role of AI in securing APIs and essential resources to enhance your cybersecurity skills. Plus, explore the dynamic world of freelance ethical hacking, the role of a technical marketer and the significance of resonant content creation. Stay tuned for a comprehensive guide to elevating your API security know-how and cybersecurity career!

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00:00 - Introduction to Katie Paxton-Fear
01:48 - Katie's journey into tech and cybersecurity
05:23 - Combining tech and language
15:34 - From academia to YouTube
21:30 - API security: challenges and insights
26:38 - The role of AI in API security
30:28 - API key management and security
31:08 - Common API key breaches
32:15 - Preventing API key leaks
33:39 - The importance of key rotation
34:31 - Getting started in API security
35:36 - Recommended resources for API security
37:32 - Hands-on API hacking
45:28 - The bug bounty community
50:32 - Role of a technical marketing manager
53:45 - Career advice and final thoughts

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