In this episode of Simply Defensive, hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells are joined by SOC analyst Jessica Bishop. Jessica shares her unconventional journey into cybersecurity, transitioning from military police to a corporate role and eventually into a SOC analyst position at an MSSP.She discusses her job's dynamic and engaging aspects, the importance of teamwork and communication within cybersecurity, and her intriguing hobby of paranormal investigation. Tune in to hear about effective cybersecurity practices, the challenges of working in a SOC, and the crossover between investigative tactics in cybersecurity and paranormal research.Follow Jess on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-bishop-%F0%9F%A7%AD-262729b4/00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:38 Jessica's Journey into Cybersecurity04:02 Networking and Mentorship05:00 Education and Career Path09:24 Challenges and Rewards in SOC Work13:58 Paranormal Investigations16:05 Haunted House Stories17:35 The Importance of Skepticism in Investigations18:38 Relating Skepticism to Cybersecurity19:00 The Dropbox Incident20:18 Inflating Metrics in SOC21:04 Challenges of Working in a SOC24:21 The Importance of Communication in Security29:41 Empathy in Security Work30:22 Final Thoughts and Recommendations=========================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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