In this week's episode Dr. Crane talks to Brandon Hines about building your cybersecurity team and culture, from your first to your hundredth hire.

Brandon Hines, the vice president of security at Dimensional Fund Advisors, has spent over 14 years establishing and growing a cybersecurity program and continues as a senior leader. Brandon has deep experience in hiring and then managing an effective cybersecurity team.

In this episode:

00:00 — Welcome

01:33 — Your First Hire

02:53 — Brandon's Method for Hiring

04:27 — Mistakes And Red Flags In Hiring

05:28 — The Importance Of Training

08:25 — Gaining Insights From Business Units

10:38 — Assessments

11:58 — Weighing Consistency In Assessments With Diversity Of Assessments

12:52 — The Value Of A Security Framework In Maintaining Consistent Assessments

14:08 — What To Look For When Hiring A Third Party For Assessments

16:24 — Dangers Of A “Brittle” Third Party Assessment

19:03 — Sign Off

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