#54 Offensive Security for Blue Teamers: Why Red Team Knowledge Changes Everything ft. Josh Ragland

The Hacker's Cache

In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, returning guest Josh Ragland shares how offensive security skills give blue teamers a serious edge. From building a hash-cracking rig to diving deep into C programming and assembly, Josh explains how understanding the attacker’s mindset can drastically cut triage time and help defenders spot threats others miss. We also get into the flaws of relying too heavily on AI in cybersecurity, discuss realistic detection testing without a red team, and reflect on the golden days of OSCP labs. Whether you're red, blue, or somewhere in between, this episode will challenge how you think about defense.

Connect with Josh Ragland on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/7h3-gh05t/

Josh Appears in Ep 1 as well: https://podcast.kyserclark.com/2380786/episodes/15331263-1-do-something-great-in-the-world-ft-joshua-ragland

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Attention Listeners: This content is strictly for educational purposes, emphasizing ETHICAL and LEGAL hacking only. I do not, and will NEVER, condone the act of illegally hacking into computer systems and networks for any reason. My goal is to foster cybersecurity awareness and responsible digital behavior. Please behave responsibly and adhere to legal and ethical standards in your use of this information.
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فصول

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Learning Assembly Language (00:02:04)

3. New Projects (00:03:54)

4. Focusing Your Attention (00:05:07)

5. Security Mad Libs (00:08:48)

6. Most Fun Hacking Moments (00:10:38)

7. How Red Team Mindset Helps Blue Teamers (00:15:17)

8. How to Test and Simulate Attacks as a Blue Teamer (00:19:05)

9. Evading Detection with C2 Infrastructure (00:21:13)

10. EDR Limitations & How to Fix It (00:22:51)

11. Cross-Disciplinary Study (00:24:47)

12. Lessons Learned & Bold Predictions (00:27:59)