Preview of Devo's SOC Analyst Appreciation Day | Celebrating SOC Analysts: A Day of Appreciation and Happiness | An Event Coverage Conversation with Kayla Williams, CISO of Devo

Guest: Kayla Williams, CISO of Devo Inc. [@devo_Inc] and co-host of the Locked Down Podcast [@LockedDownKT]On Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylamwilliams1/On Twitter | https://twitter.com/kayla_obviouslyOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/kayla-williams____________________________Hosts: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/i....tspmagazine-podcast- Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/i....tspmagazine-podcast- NotesIn this episode, hosts Marco and Sean are joined by Kayla Williams, CISO for Devo Technology, to discuss the upcoming SOC Analyst Appreciation Day. The conversation covers various sessions that will be part of the event, including topics such as mental health, a day in the life of a SOC analyst, and the impact of AI and automation. They emphasize the need for empathy and understanding when it comes to mental health, highlighting the importance of recognizing signs of distress and offering support. They also discuss the challenges faced by SOC analysts, such as burnout and the lack of recognition, and stress the need for better communication and collaboration within the industry.The CISO panel that will be part of the event, titled "CISOs in the Hot Seat," sparks curiosity about the discussion topics, with hopes that people management and understanding the mental health of teams will be addressed. The session on AI and automation raises questions about whether it will make the life of SOC analysts easier or increase the threat landscape. There is tons of excitement from Sean and Marco about hosting the "Day in the Life of a SOC Analyst" panel, where they aim to explore the daily struggles and experiences of analysts. They underscore the importance of appreciation and recognition within the industry, as indicated by statistics showing that many analysts are seeking a way out of their roles.____________________________Watch this and other videos on ITSPmagazine's YouTube ChannelRedefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin, CISSP playlist:📺 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnYu0psdcllS9aVGdiakVss9u7xgYDKYq<br /><br />ITSPmagazine YouTube Channel:📺 https://www.youtube.com/@itspmagazineBe sure to share and subscribe!____________________________ResourcesSOC Analyst Appreciation Day: https://re4.ms/0b41ee