It Was 2:15 AM. The SOC Team Realized the Hacker Was Already Inside…

08/05/2025 12 min

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Episode Synopsis

⚠️ At 2:15 AM, everything changed. The SOC team thought they were fighting a routine cyber attack, until they realized the hacker wasn’t outside... he was already inside.This intense, story-driven cybersecurity episode dives into a simulated insider attack that throws a Security Operations Center into full incident response mode. We explore how SOC teams handle real-time threats, spot the signs of insider activity.We’re also diving into one of the biggest retail breaches in history. The infamous Target Data Breach of 2013 where 40 million credit card records were stolen, all starting from an HVAC vendor. Yep, HVAC. 🤯🎯 Real threats. Real tactics. Real stories.💥 In this episode, you’ll learn:🔐 How an insider exploited his access and sparked a crisis🧨 What really happened at 2AM and how it escalated🏬 The Target breach decoded: timeline, tactics, and failures🔍 Why third-party vendors can be a ticking time bomb✅ Cybersecurity lessons that matter for professionals & businesses alike👇 Timestamps:00:00 - Teaser Cut01:45 - Full Episode Begins02:20 - Trivia Time02:52 - Chapter 1 : The calm before the storm03:40 - Chapter 2 : What is an Incident Response Plan (IRP)?04:59 - Chapter 3 : The Cyberattack Unfolds: A Real-Time Incident Response06:46 - Chapter 4 : Real life example : Target Data Breach07:35 - Chapter 5 : The Plot Thickens: A Twist in the Story08:37 - Chapter 6 : The Role of SOC Teams in Defending Against Insider Threats09:55 - Chapter 7 : Post-Mortem: What SOC Teams Learn After an Attack11:03 - Trivia Answer11:23 - Final Thoughts🧠Cybersecurity isn't just about firewalls - it's about people, process, and proactive defense.💬 Drop your thoughts below and let’s break this down together.🔔 Subscribe for more real hacks, real stories, and real lessons.#insiderthreats #TargetDataBreach #cyberattack #cybersecuritypodcast #VendorRisk #accesscontrol #DecodingCyberSecurity #DC #zerotrust #cyberawareness #databreach #infosec #incidentresponse #StorytellingCybersecurity #cybersecurity This video is for educational purposes only

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