Ryan Montgomery is a renowned ethical hacker, penetration tester, and cybersecurity expert, ranked #1 on TryHackMe’s Capture The Flag leaderboard.
Founder of Pentester, a cybersecurity platform based in Boca Raton, Florida, that provides all-in-one tools for vulnerability scanning, data breach detection, and risk mitigation.
As Chief Technology Officer of the Sentinel Foundation, he leverages advanced technology and collaboration with law enforcement to combat child exploitation and human trafficking globally.
He is known for infiltrating dark websites to expose child predators and demonstrating live captures on podcasts.
With over 19 years in the field, including roles in business development and enterprise creation, he specializes in ethical hacking, data protection, and online safety.
Montgomery advocates for child safety, elevating cybersecurity standards, and using innovative tech to protect vulnerable populations and dismantle predatory networks.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
05:35 Legal Battles, Media Coverage, and Project Veritas
12:05 Ongoing Challenges and Personal Reflections
29:08 New Gadgets and Cybersecurity Demonstrations
44:48 Public WiFi Risks and the Glacier App
52:35 SIM Card Hacks and Mesh Networking
01:14:20 Spy Gadgets, Faraday Bags, and Law Enforcement
01:27:13 Viewer Q&A: White Hat Hacking and Cyber Tips
01:36:21 Childhood Struggles, Addiction, and Recovery
02:04:31 Fentanyl Epidemic and Advice for Families
02:22:11 Finding Redemption and Becoming a Firefighter
02:43:26 7-OH, Kratom, and Continued Recovery
03:19:30 Sentinel Foundation and Predator Catchers
03:38:54 Combating Child Exploitation and System Gaps
04:07:57 764 Group and Disturbing Trends Online
04:42:47 Inside the 764 Handbook and Real-Life Cases
04:55:24 Roblox, Online Predators, and Parental Roles
Ryan Montgomery Links
Website - https://ryanmontgomery.me
X - https://x.com/0dayCTF
IG - 0day
YT - @0dayctf
Pentester - https://pentester.com
Sentinel Foundation - sentinelfoundation
