Blue Team
In "Blue Team Budo," I present a framework that applies martial arts principles and training methodologies to cybersecurity skill development. Drawing from my extensive background in martial arts, this approach transforms how InfoSec professionals—particularly newcomers and early-career practitioners—can build sustainable, effective careers. The Blue Team Budo journey unfolds in three distinct phases: establishing fundamental security techniques (comparable to martial arts blocks, strikes, and stances); developing proficiency through deliberate practice and creative problem-solving; and achieving mastery characterized by strategic thinking and technical excellence. This disciplined approach emphasizes structured techniques, respectful collaboration, and active learning—principles directly applicable to risk management, security control implementation, and team dynamics. Through practical strategies and real-world examples, I demonstrate how controlled failure and continuous improvement create not just skilled defenders, but cybersecurity practitioners with the mindset for long-term career success and effectiveness.
Abraham Judisch is an Information Security professional with eight years of experience. After starting in risk advisory, Abraham made the transition into the Blue Team where he now works as an Information Security Engineer for Hennepin Healthcare. He has a second-degree black belt in Karate under Sensei Fritz Speck of the MN Genbu-Kai. He combines the discipline and rigor of martial arts with practical InfoSec strategies to lead enterprise information security. His passion for both fields fuels his commitment to developing the next generation of security professionals.
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