How does a Navy fire control tech who once wrangled a six-barrel death robot become the head of security operations at Jack in the Box? In this episode of Simply Defensive, we sit down with Chris Julio — SOC Manager, veteran, and self-proclaimed lover of both metrics and munchie meals.

Chris shares his journey from Windows NT and dot-matrix printers to modern InfoSec leadership, explains what he actually looks for when hiring blue teamers (hint: it's not your certs), and drops tactical insights on building a metrics program that actually matters to the business.

We also talk about:

• The chaos theory of SOC alerts
• The power of curiosity in detection work
• Building a team culture that beats burnout
• Why your legal team doesn’t care about phishing — and how to change that

Oh, and there's a fast-food burger debate. No spoilers, but lines are drawn.

Whether you're just getting started in security or leading your own team, this episode’s got something for you.

Connect with Chris on LinkedIn:
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjulio/

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:43 Chris Julio's Navy Background

04:27 Transition to Cybersecurity

06:42 Hiring and Team Building Insights

21:36 Balancing Work and Family Life

25:53 Engaging with the InfoSec Community

27:09 Final Thoughts and Advice for Blue Teamers

28:16 Closing Remarks and Sponsor Acknowledgment

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Connect with your hosts:
Josh Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacmason
Wade Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadingthrulogs
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