Jan 20 2025 34 mins 3
In this episode of Simply Defensive, hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells are joined by SOC analyst Jessica Bishop. Jessica shares her unconventional journey into cybersecurity, transitioning from military police to a corporate role and eventually into a SOC analyst position at an MSSP.
She discusses her job's dynamic and engaging aspects, the importance of teamwork and communication within cybersecurity, and her intriguing hobby of paranormal investigation. Tune in to hear about effective cybersecurity practices, the challenges of working in a SOC, and the crossover between investigative tactics in cybersecurity and paranormal research.
Follow Jess on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-bishop-%F0%9F%A7%AD-262729b4/
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:38 Jessica's Journey into Cybersecurity
04:02 Networking and Mentorship
05:00 Education and Career Path
09:24 Challenges and Rewards in SOC Work
13:58 Paranormal Investigations
16:05 Haunted House Stories
17:35 The Importance of Skepticism in Investigations
18:38 Relating Skepticism to Cybersecurity
19:00 The Dropbox Incident
20:18 Inflating Metrics in SOC
21:04 Challenges of Working in a SOC
24:21 The Importance of Communication in Security
29:41 Empathy in Security Work
30:22 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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Josh Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacmason
Wade Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadingthrulogs
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