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On this week's episode of The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast, Sherrod DeGrippo is joined by Jack Mott to discuss the movie "Heat" and its relevance to social engineering and threat actor psychology. They also chat about the challenges of identifying real threats in the world of information security, highlighting the need for vigilance in detecting both evident and subtle threats. The conversation revolves around the complexities of distinguishing between genuine and malicious activity and the importance of a nuanced approach to cybersecurity.\xa0\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\nIn this episode you\u2019ll learn:\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\nWhy experimentation and new approaches in the security industry are so necessary\xa0\n\nMicrosoft's approach to handling and investigating blocked threats\xa0\n\nThe importance of an adaptive system to stay updated on evolving threats and behaviors\xa0\n\n\xa0\xa0\nSome questions we ask:\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\nWhy is curiosity a crucial quality for success in the information security field?\xa0\n\nHow do you deal with making mistakes and taking risks in your work?\xa0\n\nWhy do you foster relationships and share information with other professionals?\xa0\n\n\xa0\nResources:\xa0\xa0\nView Sherrod DeGrippo on LinkedIn\xa0\xa0\nMicrosoft Ignite Panel, The risk of trust: Social engineering threats and cyber defense\xa0\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\nRelated Microsoft Podcasts:\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\n\nAfternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson\xa0\xa0\n\n\nThe BlueHat Podcast\xa0\xa0\n\n\nUncovering Hidden Risks\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\n\xa0\nDiscover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts\xa0\xa0\nGet the latest threat intelligence insights and guidance at Microsoft Security Insider\n\xa0\nThe Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.