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Detection Engineering Dispatch

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Detection Engineering Dispatch is a detection engineering & threat hunting podcast featuring spicy use cases, real-world war stories, and the brilliant minds building the future of SecOps. We’re talking sharp takes, top-of-mind challenges, and community content straight from the folks pushing the limits of detection engineering, threat hunting, and everything in between. Come for the nerdy bits. Stay for the vibes. Join our community to stay up to date on all of our newest episode drops: ➡️ Register Here Stay in the loop! Connect with us on social: Website: https://www.anvilogic.com/ LinkedIn:...

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Maturing SecOps with Detection-as-Code 27.11.2024 30:34

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...

Episode 36: Get Smarter with Entity Correlation + RBA in Sentinel 12.11.2024 28:00

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...

So, What Does a Detection Engineer Actually Do? 31.10.2024 34:54

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...

The Threat Hunting and Alerting Secret Sauce 24.10.2024 23:40

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...

Data-Driven Paths | Breaking into Cybersecurity in the Age of Data Lakes and Silos 17.10.2024 37:16

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...

Smoky Signals | Security ETL & Data Optimization with a Tasting Twist with Darwin Salazar 10.10.2024 52:10

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...

The Cybersecurity Dilemma | Platformization vs. Best-of-Breed Solutions with Richard Stiennon 30.09.2024 32:10

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...