Our co-founder Francisco Amato in Sepa’s night

Our founder Francisco Amato joined Sebastian H. Panigazzi in his Sepa’s Night streaming.
Welcome to a new streaming session with our co-founder Francisco Amato!
The conversation covered various cybersecurity topics but mainly focused on the personal and shared experiences of Fran and Sepa´s, longtime friends.
Francisco, co-founder of Faraday, shared his journey in cybersecurity and his passion for technology. From his early days exploring computing and programming to becoming an industry leader, he highlighted how curiosity and self-directed learning fueled his growth. He also recalled his first work experiences and his presentations at international conferences, overcoming challenges such as public speaking in English.
Francisco also reflected on the evolution of cybersecurity, the importance of community, and the need to adapt to technological and workplace changes. Additionally, he shared his experience in organizing local events and his role at Faraday, a company that combines offensive security, open source, and automation.
The conversation touched on innovations like using AI for executive reports and vulnerability grouping, as well as the complex landscape of ransomware and the challenges of today’s tech industry. For those starting out in cybersecurity, Francisco advises learning programming, participating in open-source projects, and networking, emphasizing passion and continuous learning as keys to success.
Watch this fun streaming here
Thanks Sebastian for the invitation!
¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo streaming con nuestro cofundador Francisco Amato!
La conversación abordó diversos temas de ciberseguridad, pero, sobre todo, se centró en la experiencia personal y compartida de Fran y Sepa´s, amigos de larga data.
Francisco, cofundador de Faraday, compartió su trayectoria en ciberseguridad y su pasión por la tecnología. Desde sus inicios explorando la informática y la programación hasta convertirse en un referente del sector, destacó cómo su curiosidad y aprendizaje autodidacta impulsaron su crecimiento. También recordó sus primeras experiencias laborales y sus presentaciones en conferencias internacionales, superando desafíos como hablar en público en inglés.
Francisco también reflexiona sobre la evolución de la ciberseguridad, la importancia de la comunidad y la necesidad de adaptarse a cambios tecnológicos y laborales. Además, comparte su experiencia en la organización de eventos locales y su papel en Faraday, empresa que combina seguridad ofensiva, open source y automatización.
La conversación aborda innovaciones como el uso de IA en informes ejecutivos y agrupación de vulnerabilidades, así como el complejo panorama de ransomware y los desafíos del sector tecnológico actual. Para quienes inician en ciberseguridad, Francisco aconseja aprender programación, participar en proyectos open source y hacer networking, enfatizando la pasión y el aprendizaje continuo como claves del éxito.
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