If you build it, will they come? Success & lessons learned in attracting and retaining in-demand cybersecurity incident responders--post-pandemic.
Tracks
Cyber Operations (SU 109)
| Friday, October 14, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Student Union 109 |
Speaker
Mr. Michael Carr
VP, Incident Response
US Bank
If you build it, will they come? Success & lessons learned in attracting and retaining in-demand cybersecurity incident responders--post-pandemic.
Abstract
Attracting and retaining qualified cybersecurity analysts was a pre-pandemic challenge and it continues to be an opportunity that has only been exasperated by the Great Resignation; however, there are more than a few organizations that have successfully navigated through this recruitment, hiring, and retention morass.
This session quickly reviews the HR challenges that every hiring cybersecurity manager has experienced over the past 3-4 years, presents lessons learned from one local company that has successfully navigated its way to fully staffing its new, Cincinnati-based, 24x7, Global Security Operations Center, and discusses the tactical and strategic steps we all can take to address the shortfalls in finding and growing the next generation of cybersecurity superstars.
This session quickly reviews the HR challenges that every hiring cybersecurity manager has experienced over the past 3-4 years, presents lessons learned from one local company that has successfully navigated its way to fully staffing its new, Cincinnati-based, 24x7, Global Security Operations Center, and discusses the tactical and strategic steps we all can take to address the shortfalls in finding and growing the next generation of cybersecurity superstars.
Biography
Michael Carr is the former CISO at the University of Kentucky and the University of New Mexico. Mike is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), a licensed attorney in Ohio and Kentucky, an adjunct collegiate instructor, and Master Certified BBQ Judge.
Mitchell Harris
US Bank
If you build it, will they come? Success & lessons learned in attracting and retaining in-demand cybersecurity incident responders--post-pandemic.
Biography
Mitchell Harris is a Cybersecurity Expert, Digital Forensic Investigator, and Expert Witness. As a leader in cybersecurity, Mitchell L. Harris Jr. offers an extensive background in the field. With over twenty five years of experience in information technology and ten years within the Federal Law Enforcement and Intelligence communities, Mitch is an accomplished cyber security expert, computer forensic analyst, and digital investigator. His expertise has been leveraged by the FBI, CIA, Secret Service, and The Department of Justice. His specialties include malware detection, incident response, insider threats, e-Discovery, risk & compliance, counter-terrorism, and counter-intelligence forensics. His leadership skills focus on team building, education, cohesion and professional development.
