In this episode of The Abhisek Cast, Abhisek speaks with Guillaume Daumas, Red Team Lead at Advens, about the practical side of red teaming and internal penetration testing. After a three-month break, the show returns with a deep conversation that moves beyond theory and focuses on how real operators think, plan, and execute their assessments.

Guillaume walks through his journey from a SOC analyst to becoming a red teamer, how platforms like Hack The Box shaped his mindset, and why offensive security offers a unique sense of challenge and motivation. He explains how to approach reconnaissance without getting distracted, how to handle large scopes with limited time, and why understanding Active Directory remains essential for any red teamer.

The episode also covers malware development, EDR evasion, custom exploit considerations, and learning frameworks from Maldev Academy. Guillaume shares honest insights, recommended resources, cheat sheets, and blogs that have shaped his methodology.

This episode is a valuable guide for beginners and intermediate professionals looking to develop real operational skills in red teaming or internal network security.