Welcome to the December edition of our Spotlight Series!
For Darren Davis, Senior Security Consultant at Google SecOps, cybersecurity isn't just about prevention—it's about being ready to respond. In this month's feature, Darren opens up about the never-ending learning curve of the industry and why he loves seeing that "aha" moment when customers realize the true power of SecOps.
From his top podcast recommendations (shoutout to Darknet Diaries!) to the Adoption Guides he swears by, get to know the expert behind the strategy.
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Darren Davis
Senior Security Consultant, Google SecOps
“It's not if, it's when. When you're compromised, make sure you are ready to respond”
Q: What’s the most rewarding aspect of your job?
A: Seeing the "aha" moment when customers grasp the power SecOps brings.
Q: Which security content do you like sharing with others or appreciate that is shared with you? A: The Adoption Guides on the Cloud Security Community! My customers and colleagues always appreciate the deep dives.
Q: What's one thing you wish more people knew about cyber security?
A: It is a never-ending career of learning. Every day something new happens in the field that is so intriguing to learn or crack.
Q: How do you stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments?
A: I subscribe to various podcasts and security forums. I also follow many security professionals on LinkedIn who discuss new trends and developments.
Q: What’s one book, podcast, or resource you’d recommend to others in your field?
A: I have 2: The Darknet Diaries for sure! If I'm not listening to that, I'm listening to the Cloud Security Podcast by Anton and Tim
Fun Fact:
I'm a photographer and videographer, and I love color grading my work. I also am getting back into calligraphy - I haven't practiced in years!