Getting Started In Pentesting – Advice From The BHIS Pentest Lead

This interview-based article provides practical advice for aspiring penetration testers, arguing that starting in blue-team roles is not required, outlining a suggested progression (IT → CTFs → bug bounties → pentesting), emphasizing hands-on experience and clear report write-ups, and noting that certifications are only one signal of competence with real engagements and practical tests being the gold standard.