Detection Engineering Dispatch

Episode 40: Habits of High-Performing Detection Engineers feat. Zack 'techy' Allen


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In this episode, host Alex Hurtado welcomes Zack Allen, the creator of Detection Engineering Weekly and Sr. Director of Security Detection & Research, to explore the traits of high-performing detection engineers. Discover why having "T-shaped" skills (deep knowledge in one area while maintaining broader understanding across domains) trumps being a pure specialist, and learn how psychological safety and blameless culture drive team success. Zack shares insights on emerging trends like Detection-as-Code (DaC) and AI integration and reveals why cross-team collaboration is crucial for effective threat modeling. 

Whether you're building a detection engineering team or looking to level up your skills, this episode offers practical wisdom from years of security leadership experience.

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About Detection Engineering Dispatch
Detection Engineering Dispatch is a live series featuring open discussions and live case studies with security operations teams at leading companies on what it takes to build a great detection engineering program. Join your peers to share knowledge, deep dive into technical best practices, and engage in discussions relevant to the detection engineering community.


About Detection Engineering Dispatch
Detection Engineering Dispatch is a live series featuring open discussions and live case studies with security operations teams at leading companies on what it takes to build a great detection engineering program. Join your peers to share knowledge, deep dive into technical best practices, and engage in discussions relevant to the detection engineering community.

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