S2 E5: From Red to Blue - David Perez's Cybersecurity Odyssey
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From Navy Red Team to Blue Team: David Perez's Cybersecurity Journey
In this episode of Simply Defensive, hosts Josh Mason and Wade What’s Up interview David Perez, a Navy veteran who transitioned from red teaming to blue teaming in cybersecurity. David shares insights into his career path, his experience with the Navy’s Skillbridge program, and the challenges he faced moving from a structured military environment to the more fluid civilian sector.
David also discusses the importance of thinking like an attacker for effective defense, his thoughts on training and detection engineering, and offers valuable advice for those looking to break into the cybersecurity field. Join the conversation to learn about David’s journey, his day-to-day responsibilities, and how he stays sharp in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity.
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:19 David Perez's Cybersecurity Journey
00:54 Transition from Military to Civilian Cybersecurity
01:48 Skill Bridge Experience
03:07 First SOC Job and Responsibilities
03:51 Becoming a Detection Engineer
04:41 Challenges and Freedom in Cybersecurity Roles
08:28 Detection Engineering Insights
11:06 Risk-Based Alerting
13:14 Detection Rule Management
16:38 Detection Building Process
18:24 Automated Threat Hunting
19:40 Challenges in Detection Engineering
20:15 Resources and Learning for Detection Engineering
21:46 Teaching and Learning in Cybersecurity
22:46 The Importance of Experience in Detection Engineering
28:31 Balancing Work and Personal Life
31:46 Advice for Aspiring Blue Teamers
34:12 Conclusion and Contact Information
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Josh Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacmason
Wade Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadingthrulogs
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