
Simply Defensive · 2025-07-28 · 30 min
How does a Navy fire control tech who once wrangled a six-barrel death robot become the head of security operations at Jack in the Box? In this episode of Simply Defensive , we sit down with Chris Julio - SOC Manager, veteran, and self-proclaimed lover of both metrics and munchie meals. Chris shares his journey from Windows NT and dot-matrix printers to modern InfoSec leadership, explains what he actually looks for when hiring blue teamers (hint: it's not your certs), and drops tactical insights on building a metrics program that actually matters to the business. We also talk about: The chaos theory of SOC alerts The power of curiosity in detection work Building a team culture that beats burnout Why your legal team doesn’t care about phishing - and how to change that Oh, and there's a fast-food burger debate. No spoilers, but lines are drawn. Whether you're just getting started in security or leading your own team, this episode’s got something for you.
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