Episode 20:What Makes an Elite Incident Response Team: Mindset, Mastery, and Real-World DFIR Lessons

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Drawing inspiration from observing military special forces and over five years of hands-on DFIR experience, Clint explores the mindset, habits, and tactical processes that set top-performing IR teams apart. Clint Marsden explores the mindset, habits, and tactical processes that set top-performing IR teams apart.

From threat intelligence workflows and detection-first thinking to deep forensic analysis and clear executive reporting, this episode is packed with real-world lessons, relatable stories, and practical advice. Whether you're running your first threat hunt or leading an enterprise SOC, you'll walk away with a clearer vision for building a resilient, high-performing IR capability.

You’ll learn:

• Why elite IR teams focus on boring repetition and clarity over cool tools
• How to track threat groups and adapt detection rules in real time
• Where most SOCs fail with SIEM tuning and memory forensics
• How to communicate findings that actually move leadership to act

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