Curiosity and Cross-Skilling: Lessons from a Unconventional Cybersecurity Path with Joe Morrissey

Update: 2024-08-29

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In this episode of SOC Unlocked: Tales from the Cybersecurity Frontline, host and SOC expert Mick Leach chats with Joe Morrissey, Incident Commander & Director of Threat Response at a Midwest, Fortune 100 Financial Services Company. Joe shares his unique path into cybersecurity, starting from tech and help desk roles. He highlights the importance of self-directed learning and seeking support from your peers. The pair also discuss the need for constant availability in cybersecurity, the interconnectedness of departments, and the most prominent challenges facing SOCs today. Listen in to learn more!

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Curiosity and Cross-Skilling: Lessons from a Unconventional Cybersecurity Path with Joe Morrissey

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Curiosity and Cross-Skilling: Lessons from a Unconventional Cybersecurity Path with Joe Morrissey

Curiosity and Cross-Skilling: Lessons from a Unconventional Cybersecurity Path with Joe Morrissey