Join us in this fascinating podcast episode as we dive into Phil Hagen's career in information security and digital forensics. Starting from his early days programming on a Texas Instruments computer in third grade, to his experiences at the U.S. Air Force Academy, and his pivotal roles in network security, digital forensics, and incident response, Phil shares invaluable insights and stories from his life. Discover how his passion for technology shaped his professional path, leading to significant contributions to investigations in both government and private sectors. Learn about the evolution of the SOF-ELK (https://github.com/philhagen/sof-elk) virtual appliance, the challenges of modern information security, and get a glimpse of Phil's vision for the future of the SANS FOR572 (https://www.sans.org/cyber-security-courses/advanced-network-forensics-threat-hunting-incident-response/) and FOR508 (https://www.sans.org/cyber-security-courses/advanced-incident-response-threat-hunting-training/) classes. Do not miss these compelling tales from a true veteran in the field, packed with inspiration and lessons to learn for aspiring professionals and enthusiasts alike.

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