BIC Presents_ Cyber Goldilocks_ w_Heather Hinton

Update: 2024-11-04

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Navigating the Cybersecurity Career Maze with Heather Hinton

In this episode of Breaking into Cybersecurity, host Renee Small welcomes cybersecurity expert and professor Heather Hinton to discuss the intricacies of breaking into the field. Heather shares her extensive experience in security, from her beginnings in the late 80s to becoming a CISO and professor. The discussion covers essential tips for job seekers, including the importance of networking, tailoring resumes, and practicing interview skills. Heather emphasizes the value of critical thinking and problem-solving abilities and offers insights into emerging areas within cybersecurity. The episode also addresses the challenges of the current job market and provides practical advice for both candidates and hiring managers.

00:00 Introduction and Housekeeping
01:12 Heather Hinton’s Journey into Cybersecurity
04:27 Challenges and Realities of Hiring in Cybersecurity
06:17 Networking and Community Involvement
08:38 Advice for Hiring Managers and Candidates
13:22 Audience Questions and Interactive Discussion
24:35 Understanding Resume Parsing
26:11 Importance of Tailoring Your CV
27:11 Networking: The Key to Job Search
27:53 Challenges with Applicant Tracking Systems
28:18 Effective Job Search Strategies
31:19 The Role of Generative AI in Resumes
33:03 Preparing for Cybersecurity Job Interviews
34:21 Specialized Areas in Cybersecurity
39:15 Advice for Disabled Job Seekers
44:45 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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The Breaking into Cybersecurity: It’s a conversation about what they did before, why did they pivot into cyber, what the process was they went through Breaking Into Cybersecurity, how they keep up, and advice/tips/tricks along the way.

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About the hosts:

Renee Small is the CEO of Cyber Human Capital, one of the leading human resources business partners in the field of cybersecurity, and author of the Amazon #1 best-selling book, Magnetic Hiring: Your Company's Secret Weapon to Attracting Top Cyber Security Talent. She is committed to helping leaders close the cybersecurity talent gap by hiring from within and helping more people get into the lucrative cybersecurity profession. https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneebrownsmall/
Download a free copy of her book at magnetichiring.com/book

Christophe Foulon focuses on helping to secure people and processes with a solid understanding of the technology involved. He has over ten years of experience as an experienced Information Security Manager and Cybersecurity Strategist with a passion for customer service, process improvement, and information security. He has significant experience in optimizing the use of technology while balancing the implications to people, processes, and information security by using a consultative approach.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophefoulon/

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