How long has it been since you last seen a headline about a company falling victim to another cyberattack? Companies over the last few months have reported an alarming number of breach rates, this could possibly be due to some attackers finding vulnerabilities in their business or due to a lack of skill, or experience, in the infrastructure team. With the pandemic in our life, the world is continuing to adapt to a new normal. Everything is online, from retail to healthcare it is all just a few clicks away. Online is where your company, or business, is most vulnerable to attacks, some vulnerabilities may be right under your nose, whether you know it or not.
Today, companies and businesses are even more dependent on the strength of their cybersecurity experts. There is a drive to hire the right cybersecurity talent with requisite knowledge and expertise. Organizations need to ensure that they hire team members that have the skills to take care of any unanticipated issues.
Identify your vulnerabilities
Before heading out to post that job description on your social media accounts, identify your weak spots. Look within, understand where your company needs improvement, identify your vulnerabilities, that way you can ensure the new talent can help you bridge those gaps. This could mean hiring specialists that can help you reinforce the weak areas of your security strategy and talent that can navigate the unforeseen risks to remain one step ahead. It is important your hire individuals with a wide range of skills and knowledge to ensure that you are not leaving your organization open to possible attacks.
Ensure you hire strategically, covering different aspects of your security concerns, rather than over-hiring in a specific area which could leave others open to risk.
Rely on skills and willingness to learn not only certifications
Most organizations follow a traditional method to select new team members. They have qualification requirements, while there is some logic to this, it is time you overlook the traditional way and broaden your recruitment perspective. In the age of online learning, many young people prefer gaining the first-hand experience through apprenticeships and certifications and forgoing the traditional college degree.
Having one or two certifications sound sensible today and many companies are always on the lookout for those with suitable certifications. However, that certification can quickly become useless if that team member can only learn from a predefined environment and not in real-world situations.
Technology evolves quickly and the knowledge that is relevant today can become redundant tomorrow. Learning must go beyond those initial certifications, after all, cyber criminals will not stop adapting their methods to breach your organization. So, it is important that you need to ensure the talent your hire has the ability and motivation to learn.
Offer reasonable perks and flexibility
The way we are working has transformed, especially since younger demographics have started entering the workforce. While offering an attractive salary, insurance, and a healthy work environment are things prospective employees are looking for, research has shown that more people tend to choose employers that believe in the work-life balance approach. Many people today value job satisfaction over the traditional high compensating jobs, so by offering more flexibility it will help your business appear attractive to a wider pool of talented individuals.
Building the team
People coming from similar backgrounds, career paths, and experiences will more likely come up with similar answers. To bring in new ideas, and approaches, the focus should be on building a more dynamic and well-balanced team.
If your company falls into this category, it is time you revamp your recruiting strategy and build a more dynamic team. Speak to your recruiters about what they can do to improve the recruitment process. Not only will this enhance the quality and creativity of solutions, but it will also make your company’s team more attractive to new potential team members.
Be particular
Be particular about what you are looking for. Take your time while searching. You need to verify that the individual you are hiring has the right communication skills, attitude, and is the right fit for your company. Do not make a bad hire now that you could regret later. Before you bring on a new cybersecurity team member be sure to not only run background checks but to also ensure they are a good fit for the team.
One basic tip to pick the right cybersecurity talent is to look for the right set of qualities. It is vital to know the qualities and skills that are relevant to your company. The willingness to learn, adapt, function as a team, and solve problems in any situation is a must.
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