In this episode of Simply Defensive, hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells interview their first guest of the season, Jibby. Jibby shares his incredible journey from a decade-long career in watch and jewelry repair to a thriving role in cybersecurity. By leveraging community support, hands-on learning platforms like KC7 Cyber and TryHackMe, and staying committed despite multiple setbacks, Jibby has secured a prestigious role at Microsoft as a Security Researcher. He highlights the importance of networking, community, and continuous learning in forging a successful path in cybersecurity. The episode also explores Jibby’s passion for contributing back to the community, leading to talks at various conferences and building new cybersecurity challenges for others.

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Connect with your hosts:
Josh Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacmason
Wade Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadingthrulogs
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In this episode of Simply Defensive, host Josh Mason talks with co-host Wade Wells about the concept of 'detection as code,' a methodology in cybersecurity focusing on automating and enhancing detection logic using software development principles. Wade shares his experiences and upcoming engagements, including his talk at Blue Team Con in Chicago. The duo delves into the intricacies of detection engineering, highlighting the similarities with DevOps practices and the importance of proper tuning and testing. They discuss the challenges and benefits of employing detection as code, its future potential, and the role of cybersecurity tools like Splunk, CrowdStrike, and Google Chronicle. The episode also touches on how detection engineering could impact red teaming and the importance of understanding the client's environment to create effective detections.

Simply Defensive: Episode 1 - Meet Your Hosts, Josh and Wade

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Simply Defensive! Join hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells as they introduce the podcast and share their professional backgrounds in cybersecurity. Discover the story behind the podcast's creation, their unique approach compared to vendor-driven content, and the importance of community in cybersecurity. Josh dives into his journey from being a pilot in the Air Force to becoming a director of cyber training, while Wade talks about his varied roles in the cybersecurity industry, including his work in SOCs and threat intelligence.

Get insights on upcoming talks, community involvement, and the launch of future episodes focused on real-world experiences from the defensive side of cybersecurity.

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Simply Cyber empowers people who want a rewarding cybersecurity career
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All the ways to connect with Simply Cyber
https://SimplyCyber.io/Socials
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