Blueprint: Build the Best in Cyber Defense

Blueprint: Build the Best in Cyber Defense

Author: SANS Institute Language: English Episodes: 64
For security professionals tasked with defending networks, the daily challenge isn't just about responding to alerts-it's about building a resilient, intelligent defense from the ground up. Blueprint: Build the Best in Cyber Defense, from the SANS Institute, serves as an ongoing conversation for that exact purpose. This isn't a news recap; it's a deep, practical resource. Each episode connects you directly with the architects of modern security operations-those blue team leaders and seasoned experts who are actively protecting critical infrastructure and global enterprises. You'll hear candid discussions dissecting real-world defensive strategies, unpacking the nuances of emerging protocols, and evaluating new tools before they hit the mainstream. The focus is relentlessly on applied knowledge: how concepts translate into action at the console. Whether it's an interview breaking down a complex incident response or a technical deep dive explaining the mechanics of a novel attack vector, this podcast provides the substantive content needed to refine your craft. Think of it as a continuous learning feed, offering the detailed explanations and practitioner insights that help you construct a more effective security posture, one informed decision at a time. Tune in to Blueprint for the kind of forward-looking, foundational knowledge that defines a career in cyber defense.
Episodes
The 2 AM Call: A Ransomware Negotiator's Playbook with Wade Gettle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:55
What happens after you discover ransomware? You have to talk to the attackers. And that conversation can make or break your entire response. In this episode, Wade Gettle, a professional ransomware negotiator, pulls back…
From the SANS Cyber Leaders Podcast: Fighting Back with John Hubbard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:21
This podcast episode is from the SANS Cyber Leaders Podcast. The episode features Blueprint host John Hubbard, where he talks with hosts James Lyne and Ciaran Martin on the ever-changing threat landscape and how SOC team…
SOC Dashboards Done Right with Ryan Thompson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:02
In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Thompson, a seasoned expert in building dashboards that actually detect real threats—not just look pretty. With experience at Elastic, Alert Logic, and top EDR vendors, Ryan shares…

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