Presented at
Diana Initiative 2019,
Aug. 9, 2019, 1:30 p.m.
(30 minutes)
As two parents working in incident response with seven children between us, we have a unique perspective and appreciation for the overlap in skills between parenting and the security field.
We will use the NIST Incident Response Life Cycle model (Preparation; Detection & Analysis; Containment, Eradication & Recovery; and Post-Incident Activity) to illustrate the parallels in these skillsets and show the value that a seasoned parent holds. From threat modeling to triage, moms and dads have expertise that may not be recognized. We want to call that to attention and stress that providing a flexible workplace in order for the people with these diverse skills to thrive is a worthwhile investment.
Presenters:
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Megan Carney
- Incident Handler at Target
Megan Carney has been an analyst/bad news giver in several different environments over the past ten years or so. She spends most of her time searching for all the places badness might hide. Can often be found staring into the abyss. It’s true the abyss stares back.
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Clover Twombley
- Security Analyst at Target
Clover Twombley was lured into the security field about two years ago by the prospect of putting out fires and responding to nonstop alerts in an environment that never sleeps. Her previous life was split between accounting and putting out fires and responding to nonstop alerts while never sleeping in her role as a mother of six. So far it's been a surprisingly easy transition.
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