CISO Tradecraft® #245 - Mastering Cybersecurity Recruitment and Career Growth (with Casey Marquette)
Aug 11, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Casey Marquette, a cybersecurity recruitment expert and former senior security leader, shares insights on building effective cybersecurity teams and advancing careers. He emphasizes the importance of networking, mentorship, and hiring for passion over experience. Casey introduces Scout, an AI tool designed to streamline recruitment, while addressing risks like deepfakes. He also provides practical advice on career growth, highlighting the value of written goals and strong relationships, making it essential listening for both job seekers and hiring managers in the cybersecurity field.
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Mentor-Fueled Career Pivot
- Casey Marquette moved from law enforcement to corporate physical security and then into IT after a mentor sponsored his forensics training.
- That sponsorship launched a career that included building a SOC and senior security leadership roles before founding his staffing company.
Prioritize Hunger Over Tenure
- Hire for tenacity and passion over decades of experience when cultural fit and learning matter more than history.
- Prioritize candidates who show hunger because they'll learn and outperform complacent long-tenured hires.
Balance Internal Promotion And External Hires
- Promoting from within preserves institutional knowledge and motivates teams, while external hires inject fresh perspectives.
- Use a mix of internal promotion, lateral moves, and outside hires to balance continuity and innovation.
