recruiting

Careers in Cybersecurity: Myths and Realities with Kathleen Smith
In this episode we welcome Kathleen Smith, CMO of ClearedJobs.net, to discuss the current state of the cybersecurity job market. Kathleen shares her extensive experience in the field, recounting her tenure in ...

CISOs Look to Establish Additional Leadership Roles
According to an IANS survey of more than 800 CISOs, roles such as business information security officers (BISOs), chiefs of staff and heads for privacy, program management and data protection are among ...
Alyssa Miller: Charting the Course Through InfoSec and Aviation
In this episode, special guest Alyssa Miller joins the hosts for an insightful and entertaining conversation covering a broad range of topics from social engineering anecdotes involving Kevin Johnson to Alyssa’s journey ...

Layoffs, Recruiting, and The Year Ahead for Cybersecurity Job Seekers
In this episode host Tom Eston sits down with Kathleen Smith, Chief Outreach Officer at ClearedJobs.net, to discuss the current state of the job market in the cybersecurity industry. With a recent ...

What’s Wrong With Your Recruitment Process?
If your recruitment process needs some work, you’re not alone. Many cybersecurity startups are in a similar situation. The key to overcoming recruitment challenges is usually a shift in mindset. The first ...

Do we need a cyber-NED on our board?
Cyber skills are often absent in the boardroom. Photo by Drew Beamer on UnsplashFew corporate boards feel adequately skilled for cyber security. It’s a complex and fast moving risk that has developed at ...
Episode 100 with Rachel Tobac and Kathleen Smith
In episode 100 of our May monthly show we discuss the history of the podcast, some of the most interesting cybersecurity and privacy news and events over the years, and speak with ...

My Best Hires had 30% of “The Wrong Stuff”
For companies large and small, employees are the driving force behind every success. As managers, it should come as no surprise that who we select for our critical roles and assignments are ...

InfoSec Recruiting – Is the Industry Creating its own Drought?
The InfoSec industry has a crippling skills shortage, or so we’re told. There’s a constant stream of articles, keynotes, research and initiatives all telling us of the difficulty companies have in finding ...
What’s causing the cybersecurity skills gap?
More than 50 percent of companies report problematic shortages in the security skills of their staff. What's causing the cybersecurity skills gap? And what are some potential solutions for closing it? Categories: ...