

EP191 Why Aren't More Defenders Winning? Defender’s Advantage and How to Gain it!
Sep 23, 2024
Dan Nutting, a manager in Cyber Defense at Google Cloud, shares his insights on the concept of the Defender's Advantage. He discusses why many defenders struggle to realize this advantage and emphasizes the importance of being intelligence-led in cyber defense. Nutting explains the continuous cycle of detection engineering and how organizations can maintain effective detection capabilities. He also introduces the intriguing idea of 'Mission Control' for proactive security management, enhancing collaboration among teams to tackle threats.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Proactive Cyber Defense Strategies
02:31 • 14min
Understanding Mission Control and Its Role in Proactive Security Management
16:12 • 2min
The Role of Incident Commanders in Effective Incident Management
18:15 • 2min
Establishing Effective Cybersecurity Functions and the Defender's Advantage
20:10 • 3min