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Chat with a White Hat

Hosted by Michel Chamberland · business · EN

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Real stories from the people breaking and defending the internet Every week, Michel Chamberland sits down with a cybersecurity professional to dig into the moments that shaped their career, from their first encounter with a computer to the coolest hack they ever pulled off. Every guest answers the same core questions, giving you a unique window into how different people approach the same craft. Whether you're a seasoned red teamer, a bug bounty hunter, a vulnerability analyst, or just getting started, there's something here for you.

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What is Chat with a White Hat about?

Real stories from the people breaking and defending the internet Every week, Michel Chamberland sits down with a cybersecurity professional to dig into the moments that shaped their career, from their first encounter with a computer to the coolest hack they ever pulled off.

Who hosts Chat with a White Hat?

Chat with a White Hat is hosted by Michel Chamberland. The show has published 112 episodes to date.

What has Chat with a White Hat covered recently?

Recent episodes include "ROOT CAUSE PODCAST EPISODE 1" (30 August 2026, 59 minutes), "A Hacker's Lesson: How a Small Mistake Took Down a Retail Company" (23 July 2026, 1 minute), and "Grit: The Key to Tech Success" (22 July 2026, 1 minute).

How often does Chat with a White Hat publish?

Chat with a White Hat publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 4 minutes across 112 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Chat with a White Hat?

Booking probability for Chat with a White Hat is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Chat with a White Hat requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Chat with a White Hat's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Chat with a White Hat?

The strongest fits for Chat with a White Hat are IT Services & Software Development. Chat with a White Hat has a business audience.

About the host

Michel Chamberland hosts Chat with a White Hat, a business podcast with 112 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #1

    ROOT CAUSE PODCAST EPISODE 1

    Aug 30, 202659 min

    rootinsight::# episode_01::LIVE Episode 1 of Root Cause is officially live. We’re moving past the AI hype to analyze how frontier models, agentic orchestration, and custom harnesses are reshaping offensive tradecraft...

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    A Hacker's Lesson: How a Small Mistake Took Down a Retail Company

    Jul 23, 20261 min

    A cybersecurity professional shares a learning experience from causing a small outage at a retail company and emphasizes the importance of monitoring tools and long-term learning lessons. Takeaways Importance of...

  • Chat with a White Hat

    Grit: The Key to Tech Success

    Jul 22, 20261 min

    The conversation delves into the importance of grit and determination in achieving success, particularly in the context of technology and organizational value. It highlights the significance of perseverance and...

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    Will AI Replace Penetration Testing Experts?

    Jul 22, 20260 min

    The conversation explores the future of penetration testing and the role of AI in this field. It discusses the changing landscape of technology and the increasing complexity of testing. Takeaways AI will replace mundane...

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    Preparing Environments for Hackers

    Jun 13, 20261 min

    The conversation delves into the speaker's role in preparing the environment for hackers and the importance of mentoring and advising. It then transitions to the speaker's interest in understanding system integration...

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    Penetration Testing: QA with Extra Steps

    Jun 4, 20261 min

    The conversation delves into the misconceptions around security testing and penetration testing, highlighting the problem-solving nature of these practices and the focus on identifying and addressing vulnerabilities...

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    Pentesting: The Importance of Fundamentals

    Jun 1, 20261 min

    The conversation covers the importance of effective testing practices, the significance of attention to detail, and the role of client communication and defense in the field of security testing. Takeaways Attention to...

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    AI in Security: Short & Long Term

    May 21, 20261 min

    Ed Williams discusses the current and future use of AI in his work, emphasizing a cautious approach and the need for security considerations. Takeaways Cautious approach to AI Security considerations for AI Chapters...

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    AI in Cybersecurity: 2026 Advice

    May 20, 20261 min

    The conversation covers valuable advice for individuals looking to break into cyber security and pen testing, emphasizing the importance of personal branding and the integration of AI in the field. Takeaways Build a...

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    Guest Spotlight: Meet Nick Aures

    May 20, 20260 min

    Nick Aures introduces himself and provides a brief overview of his experience in pen testing and IT work. Takeaways Nick Aures is a senior pen tester at Sprocket Security. He has eight years of experience in pen testing...

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    AI's Impact on Cybersecurity: Offense & Defense

    May 19, 20264 min

    The conversation delves into the impact of AI on cybersecurity, discussing its influence on both offense and defense. It also explores the acceleration of change in cybersecurity and the necessity for professionals to...

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    Passion and Commitment: Keys to Success

    May 19, 20261 min

    The conversation emphasizes the importance of passion and commitment in achieving success. Mike highlights the value of being passionate and committed, and how it can lead to significant progress and growth in one's...

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    Turbopentest: Find Hidden Vulnerabilities

    May 18, 20261 min

    The conversation covers the importance of ongoing pen testing and the demonstration of Gentic Pen Test. It emphasizes the need for continuous testing to identify hidden vulnerabilities and make smarter security...

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    Security Testing: Not as Glamorous as Movies

    May 18, 20261 min

    The conversation delves into the misconceptions surrounding security testing, highlighting the meticulous and less glamorous nature of the process. Takeaways Security testing is not as glamorous as people think It...

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    Mike Shares His Experience at a High-Stakes Hacking Event

    May 17, 20261 min

    Mike describes his experience at a live hacking event where he was invited to participate in finding vulnerabilities in a critical financial application. The event provided an overview of the technology and emphasized...

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    AI Boosts Penetration Testing Speed

    May 17, 20261 min

    The conversation covers the evolution of cloud code and its use with MCP servers, as well as the increasing power of penetration testing with AI agents and token budgets. The future of testing is discussed, highlighting...

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    Understanding Vulnerability Impact

    May 16, 20261 min

    The conversation delves into the importance of articulating the impact of vulnerabilities, emphasizing the significance of understanding the impact for classification, prioritization, and fixing of vulnerabilities...

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    AI's Impact on Penetration Testing

    May 16, 20261 min

    The conversation covers the impact of AI on code writing and pen testing, highlighting the potential for AI to accelerate in the wrong direction. Takeaways AI is increasingly writing code AI can be used to fight AI AI...

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    Web App Pen Testing: Eye-Opening Factor

    May 15, 20261 min

    The conversation delves into the significance of application penetration testing and the eye-opening factor it provides. It also highlights the prevalence of web applications in modern life and the security implications...

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    Learn to Build Before You Break

    May 15, 20261 min

    The conversation emphasizes the importance of learning to build things first and the significance of understanding in the field of cybersecurity. It highlights the value of programming skills and the impact of...

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