Building Your Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline

Cyberattacks are becoming more frequent, infrastructures are becoming more complex, and hiring and retaining cybersecurity resources is becoming increasingly difficult. But what can you do about it? Cybersecurity executive and educator Tia Hopkins explains the challenges and evaluates the data behind the perceived cybersecurity skills gap. She shows you how to structure your security program to widen and diversify your talent pool. Tia covers why retention is critical, then dives into how you can set yourself up for success by defining roles and responsibilities, putting in the work, and enacting the best recruiting approach for your organization. Tia describes ways to maintain your pipeline, use career progression as a program strategy, and define clear career progression requirements and growth plans. Plus, she goes into useful tips on boosting your corporate brand and incorporating the ROI of building a successful internal pipeline into overall program effectiveness.