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In this exciting episode of The Techtual Talk, host HD delves deep into the world of cybersecurity with special guest Joshua Addison. Joshua shares his remarkable journey from Network Operations Center (NOC) analyst to Incident Response Analyst, offering a wealth of knowledge on transitioning careers, mastering industry tools, and navigating complex security landscapes.

In " From NOC to Entry-Level Incident Response Analysty", uncover:

Career Transition: Explore Joshua's transition from NOC to cybersecurity, leveraging cloud services like AWS and Azure, and handling intricate security operations.

Industry Tools and Techniques: Get insights into the essential tools like Proofpoint, Palo Alto, Azure Sentinel, and network monitoring essentials that Joshua mastered to excel in his role.

Networking and Growth: Understand the importance of networking within the company, learning from colleagues, and engaging in collaborative projects that go beyond typical tier-one tasks.

Incident Response: Hear about Joshua's early experiences in incident handling and how shadowing seasoned professionals shaped his investigative skills.

Learning and Self-Promotion: Discover how LinkedIn and social media platforms played a crucial role in Joshua's career growth by showcasing his projects and consistent professional engagement.

Real Life Challenges: Learn about the financial and emotional hurdles Joshua faced and overcame, including supporting educational initiatives at historically black colleges.

Expert Advice: HD and Joshua provide valuable tips on resume honesty, interview preparedness, and the importance of practical projects like creating threat intelligence reports.

Join us for this episode filled with practical advice, industry insights, and motivational stories that can guide anyone aspiring to thrive in the cybersecurity field.

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00:00 Intro

09:16 Graduates struggled initially, found careers eventually.

13:59 SWAC Football Games

19:55 Josh's first Job working QA

27:13 How Josh became a security analyst

39:41 Josh's Job search journey

46:31 Overselling yourself on your resume

55:46 Do small things to stand out in interviews

01:05:03 Josh's new title

01:15:10 Realistic Incident Response Process

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