Creativity, Intelligence, and Security Analyst Thinking Modes

Explore the intersection of creativity, intelligence, and security analysis in this 38-minute conference talk from Security Onion Conference 2019. Delve into the analyst workflow, divergent and convergent thinking, and creative problem-solving techniques. Examine the Sock Study, which investigates research methodology, quantitative measures, and qualitative results in security analysis. Gain insights into the role of intuition in divergent thinking and learn how to generate high-quality responses in high-stakes situations. Discover a model for effective security analysis and understand its limitations. Enhance your understanding of academic research in the field of cybersecurity and its practical applications.

Intro
Steph Brand
Exercise
Hard to put into words
Analyst workflow
The Sock Study
Divergent and Convergent Thinking
Creative Problemsolving
Research Methodology
Research Structure
Quantitative Measures
Quantitative Results
Qualitative Results
Intuition
Intuition and Divergent Thinking
High Quality Responses
Low Ambiguity Tolerance
High Stakes Situation
Quotes
The Model
Playbook
Limitations
Academic Research
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