Blueprint: Build the Best in Cyber Defense
Are you a cyber defender looking to keep up on the newest tools, technology, and security concepts? Then BLUEPRINT is the podcast for you! Tune in to hear the latest in cyber defense and security operations from blue team leaders and experts. With a focus on learning, BLUEPRINT includes interviews with today’s top security practitioners defending the world’s most respected brands, and in-depth explanations on the newest technologies, protocols, and defensive tools. BLUEPRINT, is a podcast hosted by John Hubbard and brought to you by the SANS Institute. BLUEPRINT - your one-stop shop for taking your defense skills to the next level!
Podcasting since 2020 • 53 episodes
Blueprint: Build the Best in Cyber Defense
Latest Episodes
Bonus Episode: What does it take to author a cybersecurity book?
Have you ever wondered what it takes to write and publish an information security book? In this special bonus episode following season 4, John discusses with Kathryn, Ingrid, and Carson the challenges and rewards of self-publishing, and the kin...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 12
•
1:32:24
Strategy 11: Turn up the Volume by Expanding SOC Functionality
"This final chapter of the book is no simple closer! "Turn Up the Volume by Expanding SOC Functionality" covers testing that your SOC is functioning as intended through activities such as Threat Hunting, Red and Purple Teaming, Adversary Emulat...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 11
•
1:27:56
Strategy 10: Measure Performance to Improve Performance
"Metrics, is there any more confusing and contentious topic in cybersecurity? In this episode the authors cover their advice and approach to measuring your team so that issues can be quickly identified and performance can continuously improve!<...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 10
•
54:04
Strategy 9: Communicate Clearly, Collaborate Often, Share Generously
"Research has shown that communication is one of the most important factors for success in security incident response teams. In this chapter, the authors discuss the critical types of information that must be shared within the SOC, with the con...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 9
•
1:04:54
Strategy 8: Leverage Tools and Support Analyst Workflow
Tool choice can be a make-or-break decision for security analysts, driving whether getting work done is a struggle, or an efficient, stress-free experience. How can we select the right tools for the job? Which tools are most important? Answers ...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 8
•
1:26:56