In this conversation, Daniel Corbett shares his journey into IT and cybersecurity, starting from being self-taught and working in data entry to becoming a Linux system administrator. He recounts discovering a backdoor password in an SSHD binary and how it led him to transition into a security role. Daniel discusses the benefits and challenges of working with Linux and the importance of passion and continuous learning in technology. He also explains his role as a product manager at Fastly, focusing on the next-gen WAF and its unique approach to web application security. The conversation highlights the flexibility and ease of deployment offered by Fastly's WAF, as well as the importance of balancing information and overwhelm in security solutions. The conversation with Daniel Corbett from Fastly focused on the challenges of alert fatigue, Fastly's approach to evolving threats, simplifying product usage, and the future direction of Fastly.

Fastly: https://www.fastly.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/djcorbett/

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