To borrow from the Nobel Prize winning songwriter, the (security) times, they are a-changin’. Growing complexity is one of today’s IT’s biggest security challenges.
There's a talent gap growing in the cybersecurity and security leadership fields. Could an increased campaign for stronger science, technology, engineering and math education help to close it?
Industry decision-makers need to re-think their hiring strategies. Sure, those credentials sound great. Problem is, likelihood of hardened mindsets is enhanced tenfold because of them. While a candidate may have the juice under the hood, this doesn’t necessarily mean they’re willing to hit the gas when it counts. When interviewing seasoned candidates, focus on change.
As many of you have observed, a number of executive roles leading corporate security department are filled by senior-level federal government officials from the law enforcement, intelligence and military communities who are retiring and seeking a second career.
A recent survey found that a lack of required professional skills is still hampering companies’ ability to deliver cybersecurity to meet their evolving needs.
