Daily Cyber Threat Brief 🔴 Nov 14’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 1006
Nov 14, 2025
Dan Reardon, a SOC analyst known for his engaging presence on the Jawjacking panel, joins detection engineer Wade Wells, who shares insights on using intel reports for enhancing SOC efficiency. They, along with pen testing expert Daniel Lowry, delve into the realities of penetration testing and offer advice on navigating cybersecurity careers. The trio also discusses the implications of AI in the workplace and highlights the community's spirit, especially in upcoming events like SimplyCyberCon.
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Leverage Community To Level Up
- Engage with community and continuously learn from peers to level up your cybersecurity skills.
- Show up regularly and use communal experience to accelerate practical knowledge and career growth.
Know The Tech To Spot Bad Behavior
- Learn how underlying technologies like AD, group policy, and permissions work to recognize normal behavior.
- Use that knowledge to build detections and spot anomalies faster as a SOC analyst or detection engineer.
Verify Business Need Before Enabling Controls
- Validate business need before rolling out new security features like screen-capture prevention.
- Avoid enabling controls globally without stakeholder agreement to prevent business disruption.