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# [From Operations to Leadership: What 19 Years in Cybersecurity Actually Taught Me](https://www.hurrikane.net/from-operations-to-leadership-what-19-years-in-cybersecurity-actually-taught-me?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

The technical skills that compound, the people skills nobody warns you about, and the shift from doing to multiplying your impact.

Mar 28 · 13 min read · hurrikane.net  
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Cybersecurity pro & SANS instructor helping you level up in security, build wealth & optimize you daily life.

I’m Brian Olson, a cybersecurity professional with deep experience in DFIR and network forensics—currently working in Big Tech. My mission? To share hard-won lessons not just with fellow experts, but with anyone learning and growing in security—especially those in smaller companies without the resources or teams a massive enterprise has. I started blogging to break down real-world strategies, honest tool reviews, and battle-tested workflows in plain language. Whether you’re an underdog SOC analyst or a curious IT pro tackling security for the first time, my goal is to make the practical side of cybersecurity a little less overwhelming—and a lot more actionable. Expect guides that cut through the noise, resources that are actually useful at the keyboard, and stories that prove you don’t need a giant budget to make a real impact. You’ll also find my takes on personal finance, real estate, and anything that helps us level up—in and out of work. Let’s connect. We’re all in this together!

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