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title: "How to Become a Successful Security Researcher | SecMeet 0x02"
description: "SecMeet 0x02 with James Kettle (albinowax) of PortSwigger on HTTP request smuggling, web cache poisoning, and finding techniques nobody has yet."
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In this second episode of SecMeet (0x02), we sit down with [James Kettle](https://jameskettle.com/?utm_source=amrelsagaei.com&utm_medium=referral) (albinowax), the Director of Research at PortSwigger, and the mind behind game-changing techniques like HTTP Request Smuggling and Web Cache Poisoning. We go deep into his journey, mental models, tools, and methods, from discovering edge-case bugs to shaping the future of web security. This episode is packed with insights for any hacker serious about making real impact in 2025 and beyond.

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