In a keynote panel at Infosecurity Europe, heads of security outlined the challenges they face recruiting and retaining skilled personnel in what remains a competitive market. Career progression, the ability to develop new skills and a good work-life balance are all important factors.
Firms that achieve the right mix of these elements can still be attractive in the jobs market, even if they cannot match larger businesses’ salaries.
First of all, security leaders need to think about how they recruit. Skills such as communications, and the ability to develop within a role, can be more important than technical qualifications.
“I always think it is a good idea to hire, not based on criteria but on the type of person you want, and the job they are going to do,” said Sue Walnut, product director UK and Ireland at Vix Technology. “Think about the skills you are hiring for.”
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