Balancing Education and Real-World Cybersecurity with a SOC Analyst Student

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In this episode of Simply Defensive, host Josh Mason and co-host discuss their experiences and challenges in cybersecurity, along with guest Victoria, a student and SOC analyst at UNLV. The conversation covers the complexities of building a Security Operations Center (SOC) and compares academic learning with real-world applications. Victoria shares insights from her studies and practical work, including developing a SOC program at UNLV and addressing common cybersecurity misconceptions. The episode highlights the importance of communication, real-world projects, continuous learning, and the balance between technical and business aspects of cybersecurity. 00:00 Introduction and Host Banter 00:20 Guest Introduction: Victoria 01:03 Building a SOC: Challenges and Experiences 01:29 Education vs.

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