Detection Engineering Dispatch

In this episode, host Alex Hurtado welcomes Wade Wells , a seasoned detecting engineer and founder of WadingThruSecurity , for an in-depth exploration of Detection-as-Code. Discover how treating your detections like software can revolutionize your security operations, from streamlining version control to enhancing cross-team collaboration. Wade shares practical insights from implementing DaC, incl...

In this episode, host Alex Hurtado chats with Micah Funderburk and Alex Stemaly , two detection engineering forces from LastPass, about their impressive risk-based alerting (RBA) system within Microsoft Sentinel. Dive into the world of entity correlation as they break down tagging key entities, stacking risk scores, and leveraging Microsoft's Advanced Security Information Model for data norma...

In this episode of Detection Engineering Dispatch, host Alex Hurtado chats with Chris Black , Sr. Detection Engineer at NBCUniversal, to reveal what it really means to be a Detection Engineer. Chris shares his journey from incident responder to detection engineer, diving into why creative problem-solving, a mix of red and blue team insights, API security know-how, and self-care are keys to thrivin...

In this episode of Detection Engineering Dispatch, host Alex Hurtado sits down with Brady Stouffer , a Principal Detection and Response Engineer at Expel, to uncover the secret sauce behind effective alert management. Learn how to strike the perfect balance between detection coverage and alert fatigue through risk-based alerting, strategic threat hunting, and the art of creating alerts that tell a...

In this episode of Detection Engineering Dispatch, host Alex Hurtado sits down with Reanna Schultz , creator of the Defenders and Lab Coats podcast, to discuss how the rise of security data lakes is reshaping the skills needed to succeed in the modern security operations center (SOC). Reanna shares her unconventional journey into cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and...

In this episode of Detection Engineering Dispatch, host Alex Hurtado sits down with Darwin Salazar , the author of the Cybersecurity Pulse Newsletter and Founding PM at Monad. Tune in to gain actionable insights on addressing the intricacies associated with data streams and pipelines while savoring the rich flavors of Mezcal. Discover the importance of log source prioritization, look at your data...

In this episode of Detection Dispatch, we are excited to present a conversation with Richard Stiennon , a seasoned industry analyst . Tune in to hear Richard and host Alex Hurtado explore the intricacies of detection engineering and the critical decision-making processes involved in selecting the most effective cybersecurity solutions. Discover the pitfalls of single-vendor platforms and the benef...