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Blueprint: Build the Best in Cyber Defense

SANS Institute

Technology

Frequency: 1 episode/31d. Total Eps: 60

Are you a cyber defender looking to keep up on the newest tools, technology, and security concepts? Then BLUEPRINT is the podcast for you! Tune in to hear the latest in cyber defense and security operations from blue team leaders and experts. With a focus on learning, BLUEPRINT includes interviews with today’s top security practitioners defending the world’s most respected brands, and in-depth explanations on the newest technologies, protocols, and defensive tools. BLUEPRINT, is a podcast hosted by John Hubbard and brought to you by the SANS Institute. BLUEPRINT - your one-stop shop for taking your defense skills to the next level!

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlhubbard/
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Redefining Security Operations: Lessons in AI Integration with James Spiteri

Season 5 · Episode 7

Thursday, June 12, 2025 • Duration 01:07:57

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In this episode of Blueprint, host John Hubbard sits down with James Spiteri from Elastic to explore the transformative power of AI on the SOC. They delve into how advanced AI technologies, such as agentic AI models, MCP protocol, and automation, are reshaping the SOC landscape. Discover how AI enhances SOC efficiency, reduces mundane tasks, and integrates context-aware capabilities. Learn about the real-world applications, from automation in cybersecurity operations to the challenges and promises of large language models. This discussion covers the ethical considerations, potential risks, and the promising future of SOCs powered by AI. Tune in to get inspired and see how AI might revolutionize your cyber defense strategies.

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Strategy 9: Communicate Clearly, Collaborate Often, Share Generously

Season 4 · Episode 9

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 • Duration 01:04:47

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"Research has shown that communication is one of the most important factors for success in security incident response teams. In this chapter, the authors discuss the critical types of information that must be shared within the SOC, with the constituency, and with the greater cybersecurity community.

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This special season of the Blueprint Podcast is taking a deep dive into MITRE’s 11 Strategies of a World-Class Cyber Security Operations Center. Each episode John will break down a chapter of the book with the book’s authors Kathryn Knerler, Ingrid Parker, and Carson Zimmerman.

Support for the Blueprint podcast comes from the SANS Institute.

If you like the topics covered in this podcast and would like to learn more about blue team fundamentals such as host and network data collection, threat detection, alert triage, incident management, threat intelligence, and more, check out my new course SEC450: Blue Team Fundamentals.

This course is designed to bring attendees the information that every SOC analyst and blue team member needs to know to hit the ground running, including 15 labs that get you hands on with tools for threat intel, SIEM, incident management, automation and much more, this course has everything you need to launch your blue team career.

Check out the details at sansurl.com/450 Hope to see you in class!

Check out John's SOC Training Courses for SOC Analysts and Leaders:

Follow and Connect with John: LinkedIn

Strategy 8: Leverage Tools and Support Analyst Workflow

Season 4 · Episode 8

Monday, June 26, 2023 • Duration 01:26:49

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Tool choice can be a make-or-break decision for security analysts, driving whether getting work done is a struggle, or an efficient, stress-free experience. How can we select the right tools for the job? Which tools are most important? Answers to these questions and more are in this week's episode of Blueprint!

This special season of the Blueprint Podcast is taking a deep dive into MITRE’s 11 Strategies of a World-Class Cyber Security Operations Center. Each episode John will break down a chapter of the book with the book’s authors Kathryn Knerler, Ingrid Parker, and Carson Zimmerman.

Sponsor's Note:

Support for the Blueprint podcast comes from the SANS Institute.

If you like the topics covered in this podcast and would like to learn more about blue team fundamentals such as host and network data collection, threat detection, alert triage, incident management, threat intelligence, and more, check out my new course SEC450: Blue Team Fundamentals.

This course is designed to bring attendees the information that every SOC analyst and blue team member needs to know to hit the ground running, including 15 labs that get you hands on with tools for threat intel, SIEM, incident management, automation and much more, this course has everything you need to launch your blue team career.

Check out the details at sansurl.com/450 - Hope to see you in class!

Check out John's SOC Training Courses for SOC Analysts and Leaders:

Follow and Connect with John: LinkedIn

Blueprint Live at the SANS Blue Team Summit 2023

Season 4

Thursday, June 22, 2023 • Duration 01:05:54

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In this special live recording from the SANS Blue Team Summit 2023, Kathryn Knerler, Ingrid Parker, and Carson Zimmerman joined John Hubbard they share their insights and expertise with attendees by answering their pressing questions. From discussing the most effective strategies for building a successful SOC to sharing tips on how to stay ahead of emerging cyber threats, our guests provide invaluable advice for those who work in a security operations center (SOC). If you're looking to take your SOC to the next level or are simply interested in the latest developments in cybersecurity, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear from some of the most respected experts in the field and gain valuable insights that could make all the difference in how you approach cybersecurity.

This special season of the Blueprint Podcast is taking a deep dive into MITRE’s 11 Strategies of a World-Class Cyber Security Operations Center. Each episode John will break down a chapter of the book with the book’s authors Kathryn Knerler, Ingrid Parker, and Carson Zimmerman.

Support for the Blueprint podcast comes from the SANS Institute.

If you like the topics covered in this podcast and would like to learn more about blue team fundamentals such as host and network data collection, threat detection, alert triage, incident management, threat intelligence, and more, check out my new course SEC450: Blue Team Fundamentals.

This course is designed to bring attendees the information that every SOC analyst and blue team member needs to know to hit the ground running, including 15 labs that get you hands on with tools for threat intel, SIEM, incident management, automation and much more, this course has everything you need to launch your blue team career.

Check out the details at sansurl.com/450 Hope to see you in class!

Check out John's SOC Training Courses for SOC Analysts and Leaders:

SEC450: Blue Team Fundamentals - Security Operations and Analysis

Strategy 7: Select and Collect the Right Data

Season 4 · Episode 7

Monday, June 19, 2023 • Duration 01:04:27

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There's no denying that the average security team is completely overwhelmed with options for data to collect. With a deluge of endpoint, network, and cloud data sources to collect, how to do we identify and collect the most useful data sources? That's the topic of this episode. Join Kathryn, Ingrid, Carson, and John in this episode for a discussion on tactical data collection that will ensure your team doesn't miss the signs of an impending incident!

This special season of the Blueprint Podcast is taking a deep dive into MITRE’s 11 Strategies of a World-Class Cyber Security Operations Center. Each episode John will break down a chapter of the book with the book’s authors Kathryn Knerler, Ingrid Parker, and Carson Zimmerman.

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Support for the Blueprint podcast comes from the SANS Institute.
If you like the topics covered in this podcast and would like to learn more about blue team fundamentals such as host and network data collection, threat detection, alert triage, incident management, threat intelligence, and more, check out my new course SEC450: Blue Team Fundamentals.
This course is designed to bring attendees the information that every SOC analyst and blue team member needs to know to hit the ground running, including 15 labs that get you hands on with tools for threat intel, SIEM, incident management, automation and much more, this course has everything you need to launch your blue team career.
Check out the details at sansurl.com/450 Hope to see you in class!
Follow SANS Cyber Defense: Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube
Follow John Hubbard: Twitter | LinkedIn

Check out John's SOC Training Courses for SOC Analysts and Leaders:

Follow and Connect with John:

Strategy 6: Illuminate Adversaries with Cyber Threat Intelligence

Season 4 · Episode 6

Monday, June 12, 2023 • Duration 58:56

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Every security team has limited budget and time, how do you know where to focus? Cyber Threat Intelligence provides those answers! In this episode, Ingrid, Carson and Kathryn describe how we can use CTI to focus our defensive efforts to understand our most likely attacks and attackers and move towards prioritizing what truly matters.

This special season of the Blueprint Podcast is taking a deep dive into MITRE’s 11 Strategies of a World-Class Cyber Security Operations Center. Each episode John will break down a chapter of the book with the book’s authors Kathryn Knerler, Ingrid Parker, and Carson Zimmerman.

Support for the Blueprint podcast comes from the SANS Institute.
If you like the topics covered in this podcast and would like to learn more about blue team fundamentals such as host and network data collection, threat detection, alert triage, incident management, threat intelligence, and more, check out my new course SEC450: Blue Team Fundamentals.
This course is designed to bring attendees the information that every SOC analyst and blue team member needs to know to hit the ground running, including 15 labs that get you hands on with tools for threat intel, SIEM, incident management, automation and much more, this course has everything you need to launch your blue team career.
Check out the details at sansurl.com/450 Hope to see you in class!
Follow SANS Cyber Defense: Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube
Follow John Hubbard: Twitter | LinkedIn

Check out John's SOC Training Courses for SOC Analysts and Leaders:

Follow and Connect with John: LinkedIn

Strategy 5: Prioritize Incident Response

Season 4 · Episode 5

Monday, June 5, 2023 • Duration 01:26:32

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No security team is perfect, so in this episode, authors Carson, Ingrid, and Kathryn discuss what it takes to prepare for fast, effective incident response capability. Covering preparation, planning and execution, Strategy 5 will teach your team how to jump into action at the earliest sign of problems.

This special season of the Blueprint Podcast is taking a deep dive into MITRE’s 11 Strategies of a World-Class Cyber Security Operations Center. Each episode John will break down a chapter of the book with the book’s authors Kathryn Knerler, Ingrid Parker, and Carson Zimmerman.

Sponsor's Note

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Support for the Blueprint podcast comes from the SANS Institute.
If you like the topics covered in this podcast and would like to learn more about blue team fundamentals such as host and network data collection, threat detection, alert triage, incident management, threat intelligence, and more, check out my new course SEC450: Blue Team Fundamentals.
This course is designed to bring attendees the information that every SOC analyst and blue team member needs to know to hit the ground running, including 15 labs that get you hands on with tools for threat intel, SIEM, incident management, automation and much more, this course has everything you need to launch your blue team career.
Check out the details at sansurl.com/450 Hope to see you in class!
Follow SANS Cyber Defense: Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube
Follow John Hubbard: Twitter | LinkedIn

Check out John's SOC Training Courses for SOC Analysts and Leaders:

Follow and Connect with John: LinkedIn

Strategy 4: Hire AND Grow Quality Staff

Season 4 · Episode 4

Monday, May 29, 2023 • Duration 01:14:42

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In this episode we dive deep on the "People" factor of the SOC. Who should you hire, what skills should you hire for, what backgrounds are most likely to lead to success for your team? We also get into what happens after the hire - training, growth, and supporting your team in their skill and career development. This one is a must-listen for all the managers out there. We're all trying to build the highest skilled, most supportive team with low turnover, and the tips our authors bring to this episode on chapter 4 - "Hire AND Grow Quality Staff" will be crucial in that mission.

This special season of the Blueprint Podcast is taking a deep dive into MITRE’s 11 Strategies of a World-Class Cyber Security Operations Center. Each episode John will break down a chapter of the book with the book’s authors Kathryn Knerler, Ingrid Parker, and Carson Zimmerman.

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Support for the Blueprint podcast comes from the SANS Institute.

If you like the topics covered in this podcast and would like to learn more about blue team fundamentals such as host and network data collection, threat detection, alert triage, incident management, threat intelligence, and more, check out my new course SEC450: Blue Team Fundamentals.

This course is designed to bring attendees the information that every SOC analyst and blue team member needs to know to hit the ground running, including 15 labs that get you hands on with tools for threat intel, SIEM, incident management, automation and much more, this course has everything you need to launch your blue team career.

Check out the details at sansurl.com/450 Hope to see you in class!

Follow SANS Cyber Defense: Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube
Follow John Hubbard: Twitter | LinkedIn

Check out John's SOC Training Courses for SOC Analysts and Leaders:

SEC450: Blue Team Fundamentals - Security Operations and Analysis

Strategy 3: Build a SOC Structure to Match Your Organizational Needs

Season 4 · Episode 3

Monday, May 22, 2023 • Duration 01:13:11

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In this episode we discuss how to decide on the right org structure and capabilities of your SOC. This includes questions like tiered vs. tierless models, which capabilities the SOC should focus on, centralized vs. distributed SOCs, outsourcing of duties and staff augmentation considerations, and also where the SOC might sit in the larger chart of your organization. Every SOC needs to be tailored to best meet the mission, and chapter 3 - "Build a SOC Structure to Match Your Organizational Needs" will help you get there.

This special season of the Blueprint Podcast is taking a deep dive into MITRE’s 11 Strategies of a World-Class Cyber Security Operations Center. Each episode John will break down a chapter of the book with the book’s authors Kathryn Knerler, Ingrid Parker, and Carson Zimmerman.

Sponsor's Note

Support for the Blueprint podcast comes from the SANS Institute.
If you like the topics covered in this podcast and would like to learn more about blue team fundamentals such as host and network data collection, threat detection, alert triage, incident management, threat intelligence, and more, check out my new course SEC450: Blue Team Fundamentals.

This course is designed to bring attendees the information that every SOC analyst and blue team member needs to know to hit the ground running, including 15 labs that get you hands on with tools for threat intel, SIEM, incident management, automation and much more, this course has everything you need to launch your blue team career.

Check out the details at sansurl.com/450 Hope to see you in class!
Follow SANS Cyber Defense: Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube
Follow John Hubbard: Twitter | LinkedIn

Check out John's SOC Training Courses for SOC Analysts and Leaders:

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