The key to growing a cybersecurity career are soft skills
From Adopting Zero Trust by Adopting Zero Trust
December 19, 2024 · 51 min · Episode 24
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of soft skills in advancing cybersecurity careers.
In this episode of 'Adopting Zero Trust (AZT)', host Neal Dennis and producer Elliot Volkman delve into the often-overlooked realm of soft or 'non-tech' skills in cybersecurity. This week, we chat with Courtney Hans , VP of Cyber Services at AmTrust Financial Services, and Evgeniy Kharam , author of Architecting Success: The Art of Soft Skills, who help us explore how non-technical skills are vital in shaping the careers of cybersecurity professionals. Our guests share the importance of effective communication, emotional intelligence, and adaptability. The hosts and guests share personal anecdotes, training tips, and the necessity of bridging technical prowess with essential soft skills to improve stakeholder engagement and career advancement. The episode emphasizes the value of being comfortable with discomfort and soliciting feedback to enhance one’s professional journey in cybersecurity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Neal Dennis, Elliot Volkman
Guests: Courtney Hans, Evgeniy Kharam
Topics covered
- soft skills
- cybersecurity
- career development
- communication
- emotional intelligence
- adaptability
Keywords
- soft skills
- cybersecurity
- communication
- emotional intelligence
- career advancement
- stakeholder engagement
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AmTrust Financial Services
Books & works: Architecting Success: The Art of Soft Skills
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