Detection Engineering Dispatch Habits of High-Performing Detection Engineers feat. Zack 'techy' Allen
In this episode, host Alex Hurtado welcomes Zack Allen, the creator of Detection Engineering Weekly and Sr. Director of Security Detection & Research, to explore the traits of high-performing detection engineers. Discover why having "T-shaped" skills (deep knowledge in one area while maintaining broader understanding across domains) trumps being a pure specialist, and learn how psychological safety and blameless culture drive team success. Zack shares insights on emerging trends like Detection-as-Code (DaC) and AI integration and reveals why cross-team collaboration is crucial for effective threat modeling.
Whether you're building a detection engineering team or looking to level up your skills, this episode offers practical wisdom from years of security leadership experience.
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Detection Engineering Dispatch is a live series featuring open discussions and live case studies with security operations teams at leading companies on what it takes to build a great detection engineering program. Join your peers to share knowledge, deep dive into technical best practices, and engage in discussions relevant to the detection engineering community.
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