Diversity, equity and inclusion in cybersecurity hiring | Cyber Work Live

Cybersecurity hiring managers, and the entire cybersecurity industry, can benefit from recruiting across a wide range of backgrounds and cultures, yet many organizations still struggle with meaningfully implementing effective diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) hiring processes.Join a panel of past Cyber Work Podcast guests as they discuss these challenges, as well as the benefits of hiring diversely:– Gene Yoo, CEO of Resecurity, and the expert brought in by Sony to triage the 2014 hack– Mari Galloway, co-founder of Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu– Victor “Vic” Malloy, General Manager, CyberTexasThis episode was recorded live on August 19, 2021. Want to join the next Cyber Work Live and get your career questions answered? See upcoming events here: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/events/– Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcastThe topics covered include:0:00 - Intro1:20 - Meet the panel3:28 - Diversity statistics in cybersecurity4:30 - Gene on HR's diversity mindset5:50 - Vic's experience being the "first" 10:00 - Mari's experience as a woman in cybersecurity12:22 - Stereotypes for women in cybersecurity15:40 - Misrepresenting the work of cybersecurity17:30 - HR gatekeeping and bias25:56- Protecting neurodivergent employees31:15 - Hiring bias against ethnic names37:57 - We didn't get any diverse applicants!43:20 - Lack of developing new talent46:48 - The skills gap is "nonsense"49:41- Cracking the C-suite ceiling53:56 - Visions for the future of cybersecurity58:15 - Outro– Join the Infosec Skills monthly challenge: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/challenge– Download our developing security teams ebook: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/ebookAbout InfosecInfosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.