Troy Defty

Troy Defty is a Security Engineering Manager at Google, based in Sydney, Australia. Here are some key details about his background and career:

Professional Experience

Troy has been working in the information security industry for over a decade. His career trajectory includes:

• Current Role: Security Engineering Manager at Google, focusing on detection engineering.14
• Previous Experience: Over 8 years in penetration testing, specializing in Red Teaming and ICS/SCADA assessments.2
• Career Transition: In July 2020, Troy transitioned from consultancy work to join Google's security team in Sydney.3

Expertise and Interests

Troy's areas of expertise and interest include:

• Detection engineering
• Red teaming
• Threat modeling
• Hardware security
• Assessing ICS (Industrial Control Systems) environments5

Background

Before joining Google, Troy worked in the UK and Australian InfoSec industries. He has experience in both offensive ("red team") and defensive ("blue team") security roles, having made the transition from red to blue team work.14

Additional Information

Outside of his professional work, Troy has diverse interests including:

• Music
• Electronics
• Outdoor activities
• Travel
• Rugby
• Participating in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions
• Playing piano1

Troy is also involved in the security community, participating in events such as BSides Las Vegas as a speaker or workshop presenter.14