Aaron Cooper, the Security Operations Manager at TripActions, brings over 20 years of experience in managing secure network environments across various industries, emphasizing the importance of understanding company culture for successful security teams. In a discussion with Thomas, Cooper shares insights on his career transition from hardware to cloud-first tech companies, highlighting the evolving nature of security challenges and the need for adaptive strategies. He discusses the abandonment of the 'onion model' in favor of innovative approaches like risk reduction tools, and stresses the importance of preventing team burnout. Additionally, Cooper's background in psychology provides him with a unique perspective on the resilience of security analysts and how to effectively support them, while he also explores the evaluation of AI tools in enhancing security operations.