S3 E5: The Ultimate Guide to Detection as Code and Blue Team Tactics with David French

Join hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells as they sit down with David French for an insightful episode of Simply Defensive.

Discover David's journey from coding CCTV systems to becoming a staff security engineer at Google Cloud. Explore their discussion on detection as code, automation, detection testing, and relevant tools like Dorothy and Atomic Red Team.

Learn why coding skills are crucial for modern cybersecurity professionals, and get tips on leveraging AI in the field.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced blue teamer, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfrench001/

Google Cloud Security community - https://www.googlecloudcommunity.com/gc/Google-Cloud-Security/ct-p/googlecloud-security

Medium - https://medium.com/@threatpunter

GitHub - https://github.com/threat-punter

00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter

00:21 Guest Introduction: David French

01:11 David's Background and Career Journey

02:40 Detection Engineering and Origin Stories

04:18 Current Role and Responsibilities

05:05 Getting into Cybersecurity

08:30 Detection as Code: Concepts and Practices

12:34 Testing Detections: Challenges and Strategies

16:51 Tools and Techniques for Detection Testing

19:25 Open Source Tools and Community Contributions

23:23 AI in Detection Engineering

26:32 Exploring AI Tools for Coding and Presentations

27:50 Deep Research and Its Impact

28:52 Journey into Public Speaking

40:00 Community Engagement and Networking

40:29 Upcoming Conference and Final Thoughts

43:45 The Importance of Coding for Security Professionals

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Wade Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadingthrulogs
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