A day in the life of a - Cybersecurity SOC Analyst - Seguridad Mania.com - España y América Latina

Have you ever wanted to know what is involved in a particular Cybersecurity role? If yes then join us at the WSC for a conversation with a Cybersecurity SOC analyst Host: Connie Blaney Guest: Afton Bell The Unconventional Approach Afton Bell is a Cybersecurity Analyst located in Austin, TX. Her path to cybersecurity was a bit unconventional but she’s always had a passion for security. Afton was born and raised in East Orange, NJ. She started flying single-engine aircraft at the age of 12, only a few months before the tragic events of 9/11. She saw the change of the aviation world as they started to enhance security measures across the country’s airports. In 2011, she earned 2 undergraduate degrees in Aviation Technology from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. After graduation, Afton followed her drive for security with a focus in IT and earned a Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security from Penn State University in 2014. In 2017, Afton decided to shift from working in physical security management and earned multiple CompTIA certs to pursue her dream career of cybersecurity. She began working as a Configuration Lab Technician in Chicago to gain valuable experience before moving to Austin, TX for an analyst position. She recently started working as a Cybersecurity Security Operations Center Analyst for a large government entity with a focus in SIEM as of February 2020. Afton often volunteers to mentor young women interested in STEM during events in Austin and is very eager to continue to grow and evolve in such an exciting industry.