Our Spotlight for November is Jay Aware, our brilliant Customer Engineer in Security! Jay is passionate about tackling complex security challenges at a global scale and loves diving into nerdy topics like attacker methodology. He reminds us that "Security is a journey, not an end-state," and that continuous effort is key in the fight against bad actors.
Want to learn more from Jay? He'll be hosting an exclusive webinar on November 11th where he'll share his insights and expertise. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a pro.
Register here: Community Webinar: Terraform-all-the-things: Google SecOps Authentication with 3rd party identity providers
Jay Aware
Customer Engineer, Security
“Security. Convenience. Pick one.”
Q: What’s the most rewarding aspect of your job?
A: I love working with my customers to solve complex security challenges at a global scale.
Q: Which security content do you like sharing with others or appreciate that is shared with you?
A: I love reading, so any deep dives into nerdy topics like attacker methodology will always catch my eye. The blog posts by Mandiant/Google Threat Intelligence Group are super fun reads.
Q: What's one thing you wish more people knew about cyber security?
A: Security is a journey, not an end-state. Bad actors never stop trying, and it's important that we as practitioners do the same.
Q: How do you stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments?
A: I read and listen to podcasts; DarkReading, TheHackerNews, Telegram channels, and Substacks are my go-to sources.
Q: What’s one book, podcast, or resource you’d recommend to others in your field?:
A: Security Now: A great weekly breakdown of the latest cybercrime and hacking stories.
No Such Podcast (by the NSA): Offers a cool look into how the NSA approached threats in the past.
Fun Fact: I may or may not have gotten my start in security by way of hacking payphone systems in the 90s.