As Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer of ADT, Tim Rains brings a blend of urgency, discipline, and mission-driven leadership to the table. He and Oz discuss how a strong culture of accountability drives better hires, why structured interviews uncover top candidates, and how mentorship programs and cross-functional experience shape long-term success. Tim also shares lessons from his time at Microsoft, Amazon, and T-Mobile, including how mentorship circles and leadership principles helped shape his approach to team building and cybersecurity leadership.

Key Takeaways:

(02:03 ) Prioritize enterprise cybersecurity and product security to protect data and systems.

(08:45 ) Urgency is critical for cybersecurity and incident response success.

(11:30 ) Concise, written communication improves clarity and decision-making.

(16:45 ) Mentor circles allow professionals to learn from peers as well as mentors.

(19:09 ) Career advancement strategies include a broad skill set or becoming a trusted expert.

(28:12 ) Prioritize cultural fit and organizational alignment.

(38:15 ) Cybersecurity professionals who balance technical expertise with business acumen stand out in the field.

(41:42 ) Focus on discipline, rather than fear, to support long-term career success.

Resources Mentioned:

Tim Rains

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

ADT | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/adt/

ADT | Website

https://www.adt.com/

Thank you for listening to “Hire Learning with Oz Rashid.” Don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes. 

Connect with our host, Oz Rashid, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozrashid.  

To learn more about MSH, visit https://www.talentmsh.com. 

#TalentAcquisition #HiringStrategy #EnterpriseHiring

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.