Shante Perrin on SOC Leadership, Communicating Risk, and Curiosity-Driven Career Growth

Thomas chats with cybersecurity leader Shante Perrin, who progressed from web developer and help desk roles to SOC leadership and Director of Global Security Operations.

Shante describes SOC and MSSP work focused on preventing repeat incidents through policies, procedures, customer advisement, and deploying new services and tools that improve analyst efficiency and investigation quality. They discuss the challenge of convincing customers to prioritize security before a breach, emphasizing tailored communication, active listening, documenting risk, and framing guidance around business impact and reputation.

Shante highlights interview and hiring themes such as curiosity, understanding why tools are used (not just clickin ...