How to Succeed in Ethical Hacking, with Laurent Desaulniers

Inside Ethical Hacking with Laurent Desaulniers

In this episode of 10 Questions to Cyber Resilience, Assurance IT co-founder Luigi Tiano sits down with ethical hacker and Security Cloud Manager, Laurent Desaulniers, to uncover the truth about ethical hacking. From penetration testing to the ethical hacking community’s role in cybersecurity, Laurent shares expert insights into this fascinating field.

Topics Covered:

💻 What is Ethical Hacking? – The real definition and purpose.
🔍 Pentesting Frequency – Should businesses test their security multiple times a year?
🕵️‍♂️ Who was Mafia Boy? – How one hacker changed cybersecurity history.
🚨 Talent Shortage in IT – What happens if we don’t have enough cybersecurity experts?
🔑 Breaking into Ethical Hacking – Where to start and how to stand out.
🎯 Identifying Top Hacking Talent – What makes a great ethical hacker?
🤝 Interviewing Hackers – The #1 question to ask in an interview.
💰 Earning Potential – How much money can an ethical hacker make?

🎓 Bonus Topics:
🏫 What Schools Should Really Teach About Tech – Bridging the gap between academia and real-world skills.
📚 Best Cybersecurity Learning Resources – Where to start your journey in ethical hacking.

Resources:

🔗 Laurent Desaulniers on LinkedIn
🔗 Luigi Tiano on LinkedIn
🔗 Assurance IT

About Laurent Desaulniers

Laurent Desaulniers is a cybersecurity expert with a deep passion for forensic analysis, web security, and penetration testing. With extensive experience in operating systems, programming, security frameworks, and methodologies, he helps businesses strengthen their security posture. His specialties include vulnerability analysis, honeypots, IDS systems, and ethical hacking strategies.

About 10 Questions to Cyber Resilience

A bi-monthly podcast where IT leaders and security professionals share insights on cybersecurity best practices. Each episode explores 10 critical questions that help businesses improve their cyber resilience.

About Assurance IT

Since 2011, Assurance IT has helped mid-market businesses in Canada with data protection and privacy. Their PPR Methodology—Prepare, Protect, and Recover—simplifies cybersecurity and compliance, ensuring businesses stay resilient against cyber threats.