Strategic approaches to talent: A practical guide.

About this episode

The episode discusses strategic approaches to assessing and acquiring talent in cybersecurity.

Even as cybersecurity has grown and become universially accepted, the field has continued to struggle when attempting to assess and aquire talent. Oftentimes, there is a disconnect between what organizations need and what they interview for leading vague job postings and ineffective hirings. In this episode of CISO Perspectives, host ⁠Kim Jones⁠ sits down with Jeff Welgan, the Chief Strategist and CEO at SkillRex, to discuss how we assess talent. Throughout the conversation, Jeff and Kim will discuss the problems associated with traditional workforce management and how modernizing this approach can provide a strategic advantage. Want more CISO Perspectives? Check out a companion ⁠⁠blog post⁠⁠ by our very own Ethan Cook, where he breaks down key insights, shares behind-the-scenes context, and highlights research that complements this episode. It’s the perfect follow-up if you’re curious about the cyber talent crunch and how we can reshape the ecosystem for future professionals.

People in this episode

Host: Kim Jones

Guest: Jeff Welgan

Topics covered

• cybersecurity
• talent acquisition
• workforce management
• strategic advantage
• modernization

Keywords

• cyber talent
• hiring challenges
• workforce strategy
• job postings
• talent assessment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SkillRex, N2K Networks

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