The Journey of a CISO Whisperer: Michael Piacente on a New Approach to Diversity in Cyber

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Guests and Their Roles

03:00 Michael Piacente's Journey to Hitch Partners

06:11 The Unique Approach of Hitch Partners

08:57 Diversity and Inclusion in Recruitment

11:45 The Changing Cybersecurity Landscape

14:53 Navigating the CISO Job Market

19:01 The Future of CISO Roles

23:08 Impact of AI on Cybersecurity Roles

28:31 Understanding Candidate Expectations and Interview Dynamics

31:10 Preparing Candidates for Cybersecurity Interviews

35:32 The Importance of Mentorship and Support for Women

38:20 Hiring Mistakes in Pursuit of Diversity

44:05 Trends and Challenges for Women in Cybersecurity

52:36 The Role of Allies in Promoting Diversity