There are certain very critical questions that it is important to ask oneself before a major endeavor, especially if there is risk involved:
"How far and how high will I climb this mountain and when will I turn around if the weather changes or if my health or my equipment doesn't hold out?"
"How much money am I willing to risk at this casino before I call it and walk away, no matter what my odds look like in that exact moment?"
And the big one that we will talk about today: "What work would I be willing to do in order to earn money that could have significant ramifications in my life and the lives of those around me?"
In some ways, this talk will be a reflection and continuation on themes that were covered by another speaker last year at BSidesRDU. I hope that we can expand on this topic and discuss together with one another what the right path looks like for people who are considering their journey through tech, hacking, and the INFOSEC industry.