The original post: /r/cybersecurity by /u/VegetableAnybody534 on 2024-11-16 11:08:32.

The idea of being able to pentest across a wide range of technologies and frameworks, to analyze the entire attack surface and vectors, and to attempt to pwn an entire infrastructure from multiple angles is absolutely mind-blowing.

As we know, large companies aren’t just about web applications or Active Directory forests—they’re massive ecosystems. They encompass APIs, applications (web, thick/thin clients, mobile), Active Directory, Windows services, third-party dependencies, and now, increasingly, internal AI systems. Being capable of pentesting and compromising all of that, while possessing the deep knowledge required to pull it off, is truly a double-edged sword.

Mastering all of this is incredibly challenging, but I hope to achieve it one day—after years of experience and continuous learning.