Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape with Edna Johnson: From Developer to Threat HunterJoin hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells as they welcome Edna Johnson, a vibrant and passionate cybersecurity engineer, to Simply Defensive. Edna shares her journey from initially wanting to be a developer to diving deep into the world of cybersecurity, attending and volunteering at major conferences such as Defcon and BSides.She discusses her role in various cybersecurity groups, her imposter syndrome battles, and the importance of volunteering and community engagement in this field. Listen in for valuable insights on threat hunting, content creation, and the significance of understanding basic processes in blue teaming. Don't miss this fantastic episode filled with real-world advice and behind-the-scenes stories from Edna's inspiring career!Connect with Edna:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ednajonsson/https://www.buzzsprout.com/1749189 https://deathcon.io/00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:36 Edna Johnson's Background and Achievements01:53 Challenges and Successes in CTFs03:41 Journey into Cybersecurity05:12 Teaching Cybersecurity and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome08:52 Involvement with BSides and Networking During the Pandemic10:39 Current Projects and Content Development11:49 Exploring AI-Generated Honeypots14:06 Passion for Threat Hunting and Script Writing14:58 Involvement with Death Con17:01 Exploring the Unique Aspects of Death Con17:35 The Value of Networking and Friendships18:17 Extended Access to Labs and Workshops19:21 Organizing Death Con San Diego20:59 The Benefits of Volunteering in Cybersecurity24:40 Joining and Growing DEF CON Groups30:34 Final Thoughts and Advice 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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