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From federal SOCs to Talos: Ryan Fetterman on practical security research

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From federal SOCs to Talos: Ryan Fetterman on practical security research

Ryan Fetterman, a security researcher with 15 years of experience spanning federal agencies, consulting, and Splunk research, discusses his career path and transition to Talos. He reflects on early exposure to security operations, detection engineering, and the value of organic specialization rather than forced career paths. The interview covers his perspective on navigating the cybersecurity industry while maintaining work-life balance and avoiding burnout.

Why it matters: Practitioners exploring detection engineering and security operations roles can learn from Fetterman's experience with host-based analytics, log analysis, and building a sustainable career in security research.

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