Hello and welcome to another episode of "Splunk Smartness," the interview series where we explore the power of Splunk Education in helping us optimize Splunk to create more resilient organizations. I'm your host, Callie Skokos, and today, I'm thrilled to have Brandon Sternfield, a Principal Cyber Security Architect, joining us from Northern Virginia. Brandon, welcome to the series!
Brandon Sternfield: Thanks, Callie! Happy to be here and excited to chat.
Callie: Brandon, before we dive into your professional life, I hear you're quite the gamer and learner. Can you share more about your hobbies?
Brandon: Absolutely, Callie. I’m an avid student of just about anything, and in my downtime, I dive into the world of gaming. I lead guilds in MMOs, enjoy FPS games, and I'm really into roguelite-style games. These games not only relax me but also sharpen my strategic thinking.
Callie: That sounds like a perfect blend of fun and skill-building. Now, let's talk about your journey with Splunk. How did you first get introduced to it?
Brandon: My first encounter with Splunk was back in 2016 when I was a Penetration Tester for a Splunk Partner. They offered free training, which I could do on the clock, so it was a win-win. That training led me to start experimenting with Splunk, automating reports, and eventually crafting visualizations and dashboards for security campaigns.
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