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Keynote - We Need More Mediocre Security Engineers

Offered By: Security BSides San Francisco via YouTube

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Overview

Explore a thought-provoking keynote address from BSidesSF 2022 that challenges the status quo in information security. Delve into Jackie Bow's argument for rethinking the field's high barriers to entry and elitist attitudes. Examine why the demand for security expertise continues to outpace the growth in qualified professionals, leading to burnout. Learn about the importance of changing how the industry talks about its work and recruits new talent. Discover strategies for making information security more inclusive and sustainable, with a focus on welcoming and retaining a diverse range of professionals, not just extraordinary individuals. Gain insights into how embracing "mediocrity" could potentially solve the ongoing talent shortage and create a more resilient security workforce.

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BSidesSF 2022 - Keynote: We Need More Mediocre Security Engineers (Jackie Bow)


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Security BSides San Francisco

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