Fighting Ransomware On Your First Day : Joan’s Journey to SOC Lead
🔥 “You don’t need to be handed a role — you build into it.” - Joan VidalIn todays episode, Joan shares his remarkable journey from a curious high school student to a cybersecurity professional in the UAE. He discusses his early influences, the challenges he faced in transitioning to cybersecurity roles, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. Joan emphasizes the importance of curiosity, continuous learning, and the value of certifications in the cybersecurity field. He also touches on his passion for voice acting and his desire to support the Dominican community in the UAE by sharing valuable information and experiences.Get in touch!Joan Vidal - LinkedIn, InstagramNik Mohanlal - LinkedInTimestamps00:00 The Journey into Cybersecurity01:40 Early Experiences and Career Development02:20 Transitioning into Cybersecurity Roles04:57 The Impact of Curiosity in Cybersecurity08:10 Facing Challenges and Building Skills10:21 Defining Moments in Cybersecurity13:03 The Thrill of Real-Time Incident Response16:59 Navigating Ransomware Challenges20:31 The Excitement of Cyber Defense22:24 Red Teaming Insights and Community Engagement24:32 The Joy of Incident Response27:29 Bridging Programming and Cybersecurity30:36 The Importance of Community in Cybersecurity31:22 Certifications: A Pathway to Cybersecurity Mastery40:41 The Value of Cybersecurity Certifications43:36 The Shift Towards Practical Cyber Training46:54 Challenges in the Cybersecurity Landscape52:32 Exploring Voice Acting as a Passion58:34 Supporting the Dominican Community in UAE01:05:40 Advice for Aspiring Cybersecurity ProfessionalsTakeawaysJoan's journey in cybersecurity began in high school.He transitioned from IT support to cybersecurity roles.Curiosity drives Joan's passion for investigations in cybersecurity.Facing a ransomware incident was a defining moment for him.He emphasizes the importance of foundational knowledge in cybersecurity.Joan has experience in both red teaming and blue teaming.He values certifications like CISSP for career advancement.Joan encourages aspiring professionals to apply widely for job opportunities.He shares his passion for voice acting and its connection to his acting dreams.Joan aims to support the Dominican community in the UAE through knowledge sharing.
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