BAHTWD - Hypervigilance and Threat Generation

Join us for a thought-provoking episode of Bring a Hacker to Work Day featuring cybersecurity expert Munish Walther-Puri, as he explores the intersection of lived experience, trauma, and threat analysis in the digital world.

In his talk, “Hypervigilance and Threat Generation,” Munish reflects on how the hypervigilance and pattern recognition skills developed through trauma survival can become powerful assets in cybersecurity and how they can also shape the way we perceive risk in everyday life. Through personal stories and deep insight, he will unpack the dual edge of being “security-minded,” discussing how trauma-informed awareness can both strengthen and challenge our approach to detecting threats.

Attendees will learn how to reframe their understanding of vigilance, recognize the importance of mental health in high-stress security roles, and explore practical self-care strategies for thriving in the field.

Let’s redefine what it truly means to be threat aware, not just as professionals, but as whole, resilient humans.