SANS Secure Your Fortress: 2024's Top Defense Strategies and Trends

John redefined modern SOC operations by engineering globally adopted blue team strategies and co-creating the GSOC cert. Through the Blueprint podcast and SANS leadership, he’s unified thousands of defenders around real-world detection tactics.

David Hoelzer has fundamentally advanced cybersecurity by pioneering the GIAC Security Expert (GSE) certification, leading AI-driven threat detection initiatives, and developing MAVIS, an open-source ML tool enhancing code review processes.

Mark Baggett has revolutionized cybersecurity through his leadership at SANS. His development of tools like Freq Server has strengthened threat detection, while his work in automation has empowered professionals to defend against evolving threats.

Ismael Valenzuela, VP of Threat Research & Intelligence at Arctic Wolf, has fortified global cybersecurity by leading critical threat intelligence initiatives and pioneering defenses against AI-driven threats like deepfakes and ransomware.

Andy is a Principal Security Architect for BP, where he secures emerging technologies and develops security strategies. His background is a mix of technical elements and business practicalities, which he considers essential to developing solutions.

Charles “Charlie” Goldner is a Senior Technical Engineer at Counter Hack. With over two decades of experience working for SANS, the U.S. Army, and the Nevada National Guard, he brings a wealth of public and private sector expertise to the classroom.