The biggest skill set gaps in the security industry are business acumen, strategic capabilities and an entrepreneurial mindset, according to Kathy Lavinder, owner of Security & Investigative Placement Consultants and a well-known recruiter in the security industry. By business acumen, we are talking about demonstrating security’s value in key financial terms. When we say strategic capabilities, we are referring to the ability to communicate clearly how security contributes to the business mission and serves the company’s clients. Finally, the entrepreneurial mindset means driving creativity, innovation and accountability.