SOC Analyst Appreciation Day™
Pre-event interview and Panel Moderation During The Event
18 October, 2023
We are truly honored to have been given the opportunity to participate in this exceptional event not just for one or two years, but for three consecutive years. Our commitment to supporting this initiative has been unwavering ever since its very inception. It fills us with immense pride to contribute to its success and witness its growth and impact year after year.
Being associated with SOC Analyst Appreciation Day has been a fulfilling experience, and we look forward to continuing our support in the years to come.
SOC Analyst Appreciation Day™ 2023
About SOC Analyst Appreciation Day™
SOC analysts are too often overworked and underappreciated, leading to burnout and turnover.
Devo established SOC Analyst Appreciation Day™ to pay some long-overdue kudos to SOC analysts and to encourage organizations to improve their job satisfaction and mental well-being.
The third annual SOC Analyst Appreciation Day will take place on October 18. Explore the full agenda and register for this year's event below.
SOC Analyst Appreciation Day 2023 | Day in the Life of a SOC Analyst | An Event Coverage Conversation with Jules Okafor, David Meece, Jay Jay Davey
Preview of Devo's SOC Analyst Appreciation Day | Celebrating SOC Analysts: A Day of Appreciation and Happiness | An Event Coverage Conversation with Kayla Williams, CISO of DEVO
Agenda
This year's program includes presentations and discussions from some of the infosec community's most prolific thought leaders. We'll cover everything from real-life use cases to SOC automation, managing your mental well-being, and more. You won't want to miss it.
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A Day in the Life in the SOC
Moderated by Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli Co-Founders at ITSP Magazine Podcast Network
This panel will take a look at the ins and outs of SOC life. From the tier one analyst role to leadership positions to everything in between, the day-to-day in each type of SOC can look very different — and this panel will cover all perspectives.
• Jules Okafor, BISO and CEO and Founder of RevolutionCyber
• David Meece, SOC Analyst, also known as Cyber Tech Dave on LinkedIn
• Jay Jay Davey, Global Security Operations Centre Lead, Marks and Spencer
SOC Hacks with John Hammond
John Hammond will step you through what a day as a cyber defender would have looked like if you were working the 3CX supply chain attack that occurred earlier this year. What would have been your first move? How do you keep calm under pressure? John will answer all your burning questions in this informative session. John Hammond, Principal Security Researcher at Huntress and Cybersecurity Content Creator on YouTube
Mental Health Session with Cybermindz
Peter Coroneos, the founder and executive chairman of Cybermindz, a not-for-profit organization that seeks to alleviate the suffering of cyber teams and return them to mental wellness through the implementation of the evidence-based iRest protocol, will present how we can take a neuroscience-backed based approach to tackle root causes of fear, anxiety, and burnout in cyber. Peter Coroneos, Founder, Cybermindz
Transitioning from Public to Private Sector Cyber
This panel will demystify what it's like to start a career in the public sector and then transition to working in cyber in the private sector. The panelists will also discuss how to navigate shifts, growth, and changes — no matter which routes you decide to pursue. Moderated by Darryl Taylor, Binary Defense
• Karl Mattson, CISO, Undisclosed Security Company
• Naomi Buckwalter, Director of Product Security, Contrast Security
• Josh Copeland, Security Director AT&T
• Jessica Bishop, SOC Analyst II at Ideal Integrations
A Day in the Life in the SOC
This panel will take a look at the ins and outs of SOC life. From the tier one analyst role to leadership positions to everything in between, the day-to-day in each type of SOC can look very different — and this panel will cover all perspectives. Moderated by Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli from ITSP Magazine
• Jules Okafor, BISO and CEO and Founder of RevolutionCyber
• David Meece, SOC Analyst, also known as Cyber Tech Dave on LinkedIn
• Jay Jay Davey, Global Security Operations Centre Lead, Marks and Spencer
AI and Automation's Role in the SOC
AI, AI, AI! It's officially hit the mainstream, so let's break down what role this technology really going to play in the SOC today and beyond. This session will review AI use cases, the pros and cons of AI and large language models, how threat actors are using AI in their attacks, and what your security team needs to reap its benefits. Moderated by David Bittner, podcast host, the Cyberwire
• Gladman Dibi, Cybersecurity Managing Director, Omnicom
• Josh Copeland, Security Director at AT&T
• Luc Comtois, Senior Analyst, Cyber Security Operations Center, Air Canada
• Mitch Mellard, Threat Intelligence Consultant, Talion
There's a Seat for Everyone in Cyber
Moderated by Devo's CISO Kayla Williams, this panel will explore how we can make more room for more people from more diverse backgrounds in cyber. We must stop gatekeeping, and individuals from any race, gender, or work background should be made to feel welcome in this industry Moderated by Kayla Williams
• Metisha Harper, Security Engineer, Postman
• Kelly Haydu, Vice President of Information Security and Technology, CarGurus
• Deidre Diamond, CEO and Founder, CyberSN
• Iboro Philip, Cyversity Mentee
• Bennett Hendrix III, Cyber Security Analyst III, Principal Financial Group
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