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S3 E5: The Ultimate Guide to Detection as Code and Blue Team Tactics with David French
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Join hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells as they sit down with David French for an insightful episode of Simply Defensive.
Discover David's journey from coding CCTV systems to becoming a staff security engineer at Google Cloud. Explore their discussion on detection as code, automation, detection testing, and relevant tools like Dorothy and Atomic Red Team.
Learn why coding skills are crucial for modern cybersecurity professionals, and get tips on leveraging AI in the field.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced blue teamer, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice.
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfrench001/
Google Cloud Security community - https://www.googlecloudcommunity.com/gc/Google-Cloud-Security/ct-p/googlecloud-security
Medium - https://medium.com/@threatpunter
GitHub - https://github.com/threat-punter
00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter
00:21 Guest Introduction: David French
01:11 David's Background and Career Journey
02:40 Detection Engineering and Origin Stories
04:18 Current Role and Responsibilities
05:05 Getting into Cybersecurity
08:30 Detection as Code: Concepts and Practices
12:34 Testing Detections: Challenges and Strategies
16:51 Tools and Techniques for Detection Testing
19:25 Open Source Tools and Community Contributions
23:23 AI in Detection Engineering
26:32 Exploring AI Tools for Coding and Presentations
27:50 Deep Research and Its Impact
28:52 Journey into Public Speaking
40:00 Community Engagement and Networking
40:29 Upcoming Conference and Final Thoughts
43:45 The Importance of Coding for Security Professionals
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Josh Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacmason
Wade Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadingthrulogs
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