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“You would be surprised at how few organizations— just for something that simple—have not done multi-factor on cloud-based email. It is mind-boggling to me because to me it’s an easy-button thing with low impact.”

In this episode, host Ian L. Paterson chats with Larry Whiteside Jr. about the importance of visibility for both employers and job seekers, weighing skills vs certs, and how automation will affect the cybersecurity hiring market. They also discuss the importance of innovation,  thinking outside the box, the important role of data steward, and tackling the easy-button issues.

Topics covered

• The importance of two-way visibility between employers and job seekers.
• Building a good team: balancing skills, certs, and a thirst for knowledge.
• The impact of automation on the job market and skills shortage.
• The role of being a steward of data.
• The importance of tackling the low-hanging security fruit. 

Guest Bio

Larry is a seasoned cybersecurity executive and champion of diversity. He is a regular speaker and influencer in the fields of cybersecurity and risk management. He has over 20 years experience in building and running cybersecurity programs in multiple industries to include DoD, the federal government, financial services, healthcare, and critical infrastructure. Larry is also the co-founder and vice president of the International Consortium of Minority Cybersecurity Professionals (ICMCP), a not-for-profit that is attempting to increase the number of minority and female cybersecurity professionals through many different avenues to include scholarship, internship, and training opportunities.

Guest Links

Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LarryWhiteside

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Full transcript here.