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Date Published
Author
Will Roper
Word count
811
Language
English
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None

Summary

At Datadog, the Engineering team is a key driver of innovation and solution implementation in the monitoring and observability industry. The Product Detection Engineer, Dayspring Johnson, plays a crucial role in uncovering new security threats and vulnerabilities in the cloud landscape. His work involves researching attack techniques, replicating them in test environments, and developing effective detection tactics to combat these threats. Johnson's impact is significant, as his team works towards adding security context to observability data, enabling customers to better understand potential threats across their cloud environments. He collaborates with various teams to identify customer needs and develop products that help customers stay secure in modern cloud-native environments. Johnson attributes his attraction to Datadog to its culture of collaboration, innovation, and diversity, particularly the Black in Tech community, which provides a safe space for Black engineers to connect and share their experiences.