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Blueprint: Build the Best in Cyber Defense
Blueprint: Build the Best in Cyber Defense
Real conversations with the people building and running security operations. Practical insights from practitioners defending actual networks, not surface-level trends. Blueprint brings you in-depth discussions on detection engineering, SOC operations, incident response, and the tools and techniques that matter. Hosted by John Hubbard, SANS Cyber Defense Curriculum Lead, and brought to you by the SANS Institute.
April 9, 2025

From Special Forces to Cybersecurity: Rich Greene on Communication and Persuasion in Infosec

From Special Forces to Cybersecurity: Rich Greene on Communication and Persuasion in Infosec

Click here to send us your ideas and feedback on Blueprint! In this episode, we sit down with Rich Greene, a former United States Army Special Forces Green Beret and current SANS instructor for SEC275 and SEC301. Rich shares his incredible journey spanning 20 years in the Army, including his transition from military communication roles into the realm of cybersecurity. He talks about the importance of fundamentals in cybersecurity, the power of effective communication and persuasion, and dispe...

Click here to send us your ideas and feedback on Blueprint!

In this episode, we sit down with Rich Greene, a former United States Army Special Forces Green Beret and current SANS instructor for SEC275 and SEC301. Rich shares his incredible journey spanning 20 years in the Army, including his transition from military communication roles into the realm of cybersecurity. He talks about the importance of fundamentals in cybersecurity, the power of effective communication and persuasion, and dispels common misconceptions about entering the cyber field. Rich also highlights his passion for teaching and how his military background has shaped his approach to instruction and information security. Tune in for invaluable advice that applies to anyone no matter your role!.

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