Cloud Security Today The Talent Shortage That Doesn’t Exist
Episode Summary
On this episode, Best Selling author of Cyber for Builders and blogger Ross Haleliuk joins the show to talk about his writing on the cybersecurity industry. Ross is active in the cybersecurity ecosystem as a startup advisor and angel investor, currently leading the VIS Angel Syndicate. He often writes about cybersecurity, security investment, growth, and building security startups on TechCrunch, in other leading industry media, and in his blog, Venture in Security, read by tens of thousands of security leaders every month.
Today, Ross talks about the usefulness of apprenticeship programs and the impact of AI on the talent shortage. What makes the talent shortage a qualitative issue? Hear about AI and cybersecurity problem-solving, Ross’s recently released book, and how Ross stays sharp (and fit).
Timestamp Segments
· [02:23] Pivoting into cybersecurity.
· [08:20] The role of project manager.
· [11:24] The BISO role.
· [13:41] The talent shortage as a qualitative issue.
· [23:58] Apprenticeship programs.
· [30:51] Qualitative vs quantitative talent shortage.
· [33:15] The impact of AI.
· [39:06] AI in cybersecurity.
· [41:54] What is Ross writing about next?
· [43:12] How Ross stays sharp.
Notable Quotes
· “A lot of problems in cybersecurity are not unique to the space.”
· “It is difficult to find an entry-level job in the technology space, period.”
· “There is a shortage of senior talent, but there is also an oversupply of junior talent.”
Relevant Links
LinkedIn: Ross Haleliuk
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