#26: Cybersecurity hiring with CISO, Mike Manrod

For this week’s episode, host Dr. Heather Monthie chats with Mike Manrod, CISO of Grand Canyon Education. As a cybersecurity leader, he shares his expertise on how he recruits, mentors, and guides aspiring cybersecurity professionals in their career paths. He first starts by sharing his mid-career switch into the cybersecurity world along with his interest in martial arts. Then, he discusses his experience as a CISO, plus the biggest challenge and most rewarding part of the role. He offers tips for security leaders and managers on how to hire top talent in the cybersecurity industry. Moreover, they chat about the best way to train an individual into a top cybersecurity professional, even if they don’t have the technical skills. Finally, Mike shares his thoughts on the state of cybersecurity education today and what he envisions for its future. Enjoy!