
Join us for Simply Defensive, a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of defensive cybersecurity through the lens of real-world experts. In each episode, we'll interview leading professionals from the cybersecurity industry, delving into their experiences, challenges, and innovative solutions. Whether you're a seasoned cybersecurity veteran or just starting to learn about the field, Simply Defe... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 37 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CareersTechnologyBusiness | |||

Josh Mason and Wade Wells sit down with Brian Carrier, the creator of Sleuth Kit and Autopsy, two of the most widely used digital forensics tools in the world. They dig into how Brian got his start in the early days of computer forensics, how open so... more
In this episode of Simply Defensive, host Josh Mason and co-host discuss their experiences and challenges in cybersecurity, along with guest Victoria, a student and SOC analyst at UNLV.
The conversation covers the complexities of building a Security... more
What happens when you go from fixing executives’ laptops at Goldman Sachs to defending against cyber threats in a SOC?
In this episode of Simply Defensive, hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells sit down with Kevin Apolinario — better known as KevTech — to... more
In this episode of Simply Defensive, we sit down with JB, a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer working in detection engineering. JB shares his journey from SOC analyst to detection engineer, diving deep into the challenges of cloud-native security, Kubern... more
In this episode of Simply Defensive, Josh Mason and Wade Wells sit down with Markus Schober, founder of Blue Cape Security, to talk all things digital forensics, incident response (DFIR), and why hands-on training beats theory every time.
We dig int... more
From Army recon missions to building Morado, COO Jordan Kalm reveals how military intelligence tactics translate into modern cyber threat intelligence. In this Simply Defensive episode, Josh Mason and Wade Wells dive into what really works for blue t... more
From the streets to the SOC. đź’»
In this episode of Simply Defensive, Josh Mason and Wade Wells talk with Andrew Crotty — aka Ginger Hacker. A former detective turned Tier 3 SOC analyst and Army reservist, Andrew shares his journey into cyber, the st... more
Automation is changing the way defenders work. In this episode of Simply Defensive, we sit down with Kevin Mata, Director of Cloud Operations at Swimlane, to talk about his journey from flipping burgers at In-N-Out to flipping SOC alerts with automat... more
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Focused on defensive cybersecurity, the content features real-world insights from experienced professionals in the field. Noteworthy discussions include operational security, cyber defense strategies, and the integration of community initiatives to improve understanding and collaboration within the cybersecurity sphere. The emphasis on practical advice makes it valuable for both veterans and newcomers, covering topics such as threat hunting, incident response, and the importance of effective communication across cybersecurity teams. With a blend of expert opinions and actionable insights, the content is designed to enhance listeners’ knowledge and prepare them for the challenges posed by evolving cyber threats.
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