Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

In this episode of Masters of Data, we tackle why cybersecurity professionals burn out, and it's not just long hours. We explore how repetitive tasks, limited growth, and work that feels invisible drain security teams who face constant vigilance with few wins and no finish line. We discuss how high-stakes environments and rigid SLAs prevent real breaks, then share solutions: celebrate small victories, recognize contributions, prioritize physical health, and protect work-life balance. The key? Clear communication, realistic expectations, and making security's invisible impact visible.

On this episode of Masters of Data, Adam sits down with Zoe Hawkins and David Girvin to talk AppSec programs that don't suck. David's hot take from his 1Password and Red Canary days? AppSec is a people problem, not a tooling problem—stop being the person devs dodge at standup. We cover the essentials: build relationships first, threat model based on actual business risk (not your anxiety), and ditch the "shift left" obsession with scanning everything. Instead, start with offensive testing that finds vulnerabilities attackers can actually exploit.

In this Masters of Data episode, we welcome back Chas Clawson to discuss building effective threat hunting programs from the ground up. We explore the difference between proactive threat hunting and detection engineering, emphasizing how AI tools are making sophisticated security operations accessible to teams of any size. We cover practical approaches, such as prioritizing threats based on business risk, creating feedback loops between red and blue teams, and measuring success through meaningful metrics rather than vanity numbers.

Security workflows are broken, resulting in disconnected tools, overwhelming data, and missed threats. Discover how Sumo Logic’s Intelligent Security Operations Platform ingests all the data you need, helping you cut through the noise and focus on what matters most.