About this episode
In this episode of Simply Defensive, hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells are joined by special guest Fletus Poston III, a seasoned cyber defense expert with nearly 18 years of experience.Learn about the complexities of cyber defense in various industries, discussing the pros and cons of regulatory red tape, the impact of audits on cybersecurity, and the dynamics between internal and external red teams. Fletus shares valuable insights on mentorship, career advice for aspiring SOC analysts, and the importance of understanding different perspectives within the industry.Whether you're new to cybersecurity or a seasoned professional, this episode offers a deep dive into the real-world challenges and strategies in the field.Connect with Fletus on YouTube at ?@fletusposton? and on LinkedIn. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:55 Discussing Industry Regulations01:34 Challenges with Auditing04:46 Red Team vs Blue Team Dynamics08:34 Career Journey in Cybersecurity11:16 Building and Managing SOCs13:34 Internal vs External SOC Management17:05 Maintaining SOC Analyst Morale18:22 Testing and Tabletops18:36 Disaster Recovery Scenarios19:16 Level One Analysts and Guardrails19:38 Tierless SOCs and Escalation20:13 Choosing the Right SOC Environment21:26 Understanding Documentation and SOPs22:25 Advice for Aspiring SOC Analysts24:21 Work-Life Balance in SOC Roles29:32 Reverse Mentorship and Cross-Training31:01 Finding the Right Company Culture34:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts=========================Connect with your hosts:Josh Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacmasonWade Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadingthrulogs=========================Sponsored by ThreatLocker @ThreatLockerAllow what you need, block everything else... Including ransomware. Zero trust Endpoint Protection Platform from ThreatLocker. Learn more at https://simplycyber.io/threatlocker=========================Simply Cyber empowers people who want a rewarding cybersecurity career ?=========================All the ways to connect with Simply Cyberhttps://SimplyCyber.io/Socials=========================This podcast is presented by Simply Cyber Media Group
