53 episodes

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!

Blueprint: Build the Best in Cyber Defense SANS Institute

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    • 4.9 • 126 Ratings

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!

    Bonus Episode: What does it take to author a cybersecurity book?

    Bonus Episode: What does it take to author a cybersecurity book?

    Have you ever wondered what it takes to write and publish an information security book? In this special bonus episode following season 4, John discusses with Kathryn, Ingrid, and Carson the challenges and rewards of self-publishing, and the kind of effort that goes into producing a book like "11 Strategies of a World-Class Cybersecurity Operations Center".

    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!
    Learn more about SANS' SOC courses at sans.org/soc

    • 1 hr 32 min
    Strategy 11: Turn up the Volume by Expanding SOC Functionality

    Strategy 11: Turn up the Volume by Expanding SOC Functionality

    "This final chapter of the book is no simple closer! "Turn Up the Volume by Expanding SOC Functionality" covers testing that your SOC is functioning as intended through activities such as Threat Hunting, Red and Purple Teaming, Adversary Emulation, Breach and Attack Simulation, tabletop exercises and more. There's even a discussion of cyber deception types and tactics, and how it can be used to further frustrate attackers. Join John, Kathryn, Ingrid, and Carson in this final chapter episode for some not to be missed tips! 

    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!
    Learn more about SANS' SOC courses at sans.org/soc

    • 1 hr 27 min
    Strategy 10: Measure Performance to Improve Performance

    Strategy 10: Measure Performance to Improve Performance

    "Metrics, is there any more confusing and contentious topic in cybersecurity? In this episode the authors cover their advice and approach to measuring your team so that issues can be quickly identified and performance can continuously improve!

    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!
    Learn more about SANS' SOC courses at sans.org/soc

    • 54 min
    Strategy 9: Communicate Clearly, Collaborate Often, Share Generously

    Strategy 9: Communicate Clearly, Collaborate Often, Share Generously

    "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. 

    SANS Cyber Defense Discord Invite - sansurl.com/cyber-defense-discord

    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!
    Learn more about SANS' SOC courses at sans.org/soc

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Strategy 8: Leverage Tools and Support Analyst Workflow

    Strategy 8: Leverage Tools and Support Analyst Workflow

    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!
    Learn more about SANS' SOC courses at sans.org/soc

    • 1 hr 26 min
    Blueprint Live at the SANS Blue Team Summit 2023

    Blueprint Live at the SANS Blue Team Summit 2023

    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!
    Learn more about SANS' SOC courses at sans.org/soc

    • 1 hr 6 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
126 Ratings

126 Ratings

Hickaru ,

Love the first episodes of new season

I got into BluePrint a couple years ago, and I’m really excited to see it back for another season. John Hubbard does a really great job, makes it feel like a conversation you’re overhearing between two friends in cyber security. Excellent work

JenW0209 ,

Valuable and Actionable Cyber Defense Content

What a fantastic resource for those looking to advance their cyber defense skills. There are some truly interesting people featured in the various episodes that share stories and actionable lessons cybersecurity professionals can immediately utilize.

Paulomauli ,

Great info sec podcast!

I’ve learned so much about blue teaming and more from the show. John is a wonderful host!

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