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Detection Engineering Tutorial: Cloud Security, Kubernetes Logging & SOC Career Path

Detection Engineering Tutorial: Cloud Security, Kubernetes Logging & SOC Career Path

Simply Defensive · Simply Cyber Media Group

October 13, 202534m 44s

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Show Notes

In this episode of Simply Defensive, we sit down with JB, a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer working in detection engineering. JB shares his journey from SOC analyst to detection engineer, diving deep into the challenges of cloud-native security, Kubernetes logging, and building a sustainable career in cybersecurity.


What We Cover:

  • What detection engineering actually means in 2025
  • Working with dual-cloud environments (AWS + GCP)
  • The challenges of Kubernetes logging and ephemeral containers
  • SANS FOR508 (Digital Forensics and Threat Hunting) experience
  • How to avoid burnout in InfoSec
  • Building a SOC career: What do entry-level analysts really need to know?
  • Work-life balance with kids and an ambitious security career
  • DefCon stories and the Octopus Games competition

Resources & Links Mentioned:

Connect with JB:

  • YouTube: @JBCulbert
  • Twitter/X: @JBTweetsStuff


Timestamps: 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:50 JB's Day-to-Day Role in Cybersecurity

01:47 Past Experiences and Career Journey

02:27 Challenges in Detection Engineering

03:23 Kubernetes and Incident Investigation

03:51 SANS Classes and CTF Experiences

09:07 Remote vs In-Person Learning

11:21 Future Plans and Learning Platforms

14:13 Docker and Kubernetes in Labs

16:11 The Reality of Cybersecurity Skills

16:40 Defcon and Octopus Games

22:04 Balancing Cybersecurity and Personal Life

31:01 Advice for Aspiring Blue Teamers

32:57 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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🔗 Follow the hosts:
Josh Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacmason/
Wade Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadingthrulogs/

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