Robert Lackey

Sr. Staff Security Engineer @cribl_io | Prev. @SynackRedTeam @VMware @SAP | @USArmy Veteran | Opinions expressed here are my own

[Robert Lackey @r0bertlackey]

@adidshaft @cribl_io Everything was documented - process, lessons learned, false positives, true positives, validation rules, etc. It has become a reusable brain for future research.

[Robert Lackey @r0bertlackey]

Check out this blog post I wrote about how our Product Security team at @cribl_io used AI to assist with vulnerability research

https://t.co/AhDH6XIpfB

#ai #cribl #cybersecurity

[Robert Lackey @r0bertlackey]

Check out this blog post I wrote about threat hunting with the Cribl MCP. MCPs are great, and Cribl's MCP makes it easy to hunt for threats.

https://t.co/HFfdF53fBn

#threathunting #mcp #cribl #ai

[Robert Lackey @r0bertlackey]

Check out this blog post I wrote on Threat Hunting 101
https://t.co/x9sohHdRHN

#cybersecurity #threathunting #cribl

[Robert Lackey @r0bertlackey]

Something clicked for me recently while building AI agent skills.

A skill should not just describe how to do the task.

It should also remember what went good and bad last time.

I now have the agents create a lessons learned file that can be read and updated by other agents.

[Robert Lackey @r0bertlackey]

View my verified achievement from @hackthebox_eu. https://t.co/PPT5gXyNz8 via @credly

[Robert Lackey @r0bertlackey]

Check out this blog post I wrote on Threat Hunting with Cribl Search. It has an introduction to threat hunting with an example of a threat hunt we conducted.
https://t.co/0wsSWDse0Q

#cybersecurity #threathunting #cribl

[Robert Lackey @r0bertlackey]

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to work more on networking. You can have the most technical skills, but you won’t get anywhere if you don’t connect and work well with other people. A big part of working in cybersecurity is effectively partnering with others.

[Robert Lackey @r0bertlackey]

Don't let other people's success discourage you. Success isn't just what you see; it's the hidden failures and learning moments that pave the way. As a cybersecurity engineer, I fail, learn, and improve constantly. Keep working and your results will show too!

[Robert Lackey @r0bertlackey]

If you want to work in cybersecurity, stop trying to get a job and start building a career. Many tricks can help your resume standout but it’s really just a matter of building a portfolio and showing your dedication. Boring resumes still get interviews. No tricks, just hard work.

[Robert Lackey @r0bertlackey]

You don't need to get hired to get experience in cybersecurity.

Learn. Practice. Document. Feedback. Grow. Repeat.

You can do that without an employer.

[Robert Lackey @r0bertlackey]

Overall, being laid-off was a challenging experience, but it gave me an opportunity to reflect and enhance my skills. I hope this can be helpful for others that are going through a similar experience.

#layoffsupport #techlayoffs #interviewingtips

[Robert Lackey @r0bertlackey]

Near the end of February, I was laid-off when the company I was working for suspended operations. I know there's a lot of people looking for a job right now, so I thought it would be helpful to share what I did and what I learned from it.

[Robert Lackey @r0bertlackey]

• It's not a quick process. Two months should be the minimum expected time to get hired. Most of the companies that I talked to wanted 4-5 rounds (recruiter screen, initial interview, onsite, homework, final interview) before making a hiring decision.