Episode 4 — Scope, ROE, and Staying Legal
This episode focuses on boundaries and authorization, because many missed questions come from selecting an action that would be effective but not permitted. You’ll learn how to interpret scope statements, target lists, exclusions, testing windows, and stop conditions, then translate them into practical decision rules you can apply under pressure. We’ll cover rules of engagement concepts like escalation paths, permitted techniques, evidence handling expectations, and how to respond when you encounter sensitive data, production instability, or a tempting adjacent system that is not in scope. You’ll also practice recognizing “legal and ethical traps” in scenarios, where the technically correct action is wrong because it violates authorization, creates unnecessary risk, or fails to notify the right stakeholders. By the end, you’ll be able to choose answers that are both technically sound and defensible, aligning actions to explicit permission, safety constraints, and professional documentation requirements. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
