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Listen "S2 E1: Cybersecurity Adventures with Dan Reardon - Memes, Blogging, and Community Insights"
Episode Synopsis
Join hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells in this episode of Simply Defensive as they welcome cybersecurity meme-maker and SOC analyst, Dan Reardon, also known as The HaircutFish.Discover Dan's unconventional journey into cybersecurity, from creating influential memes about prominent figures like Jon Hammond and John Strand to writing insightful blogs on Medium. Dan shares his experiences at Wild West Hacking Fest, overcoming personal challenges, and the importance of networking within the cybersecurity community.Learn about the reality of working as a SOC analyst, the tools of the trade such as Vim, VS Code, and Wireshark, and the rewarding nature of thwarting cyber attacks. This episode emphasizes the power of community, the significance of balancing work with family life, and the benefits of giving back through knowledge sharing.Don't miss these valuable insights, and expect more exciting discussions in future episodes!Connect with our guest, Dan Reardon, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danrearden00:00 Welcome to Simply Defensive00:10 Meet Dan Reardon aka Haircutfish00:51 Dan's Journey into Cybersecurity01:14 The Art of Meme Making02:15 Connecting Through Memes06:20 Dan's Blogging Adventures11:50 Learning and Adapting in Cybersecurity14:21 Dan's Hacker Origin Story17:07 Getting Started with TryHackMe and Blue Teaming17:48 First Security Job Experience18:19 Expectations vs Reality in SOC Roles20:30 Favorite Tools and Utilities25:16 The Importance of Community in Cybersecurity33:08 Final Thoughts and Recommendations for Blue Teamers=========================Connect with your hosts:Josh Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacmasonWade Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadingthrulogs=========================Sponsored by ThreatLocker @ThreatLockerAllow what you need, block everything else... Including ransomware. Zero trust Endpoint Protection Platform from ThreatLocker. Learn more at https://simplycyber.io/threatlocker=========================Simply Cyber empowers people who want a rewarding cybersecurity career 💪=========================All the ways to connect with Simply Cyberhttps://SimplyCyber.io/Socials=========================This podcast is presented by Simply Cyber Media Group
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