It Takes a Village

Explore the challenges of building security teams and strategies to overcome hiring bottlenecks in this 52-minute conference talk from BruCON Security Conference. Delve into alternative recruiting strategies, expanding talent pools, and actively seeking diverse backgrounds to bring fresh perspectives to projects and teams. Learn about mentorship programs and professional development for talent retention. Gain insights on improving visibility and marketability for job seekers with non-traditional paths in security. Discover new approaches to recruiting and hiring in the rapidly changing security industry landscape, aimed at "Securing All The Things™".

Intro
Kimbers background
Its takes a village
Pipeline
Unconscious Bias
Networking
Branding
Job Seekers
Hiring Challenges
Professional Development
Mentorship
US vs THEM
Final Thoughts