Cybersecurity talent management is nuanced. Traditional best practices around hiring, onboarding and professional development may not translate effectively into the security domain. The best people in cybersecurity are particularly adept at assessing, measuring, and managing security professionals.
Join Thomas Rogers, Co-Founder of SkillBit (formerly MetaCTF), and co-host Phoebe DeVito as they speak with Joe McCallister, Senior Manager of Cybersecurity at The Trade Desk, about building and leading modern cybersecurity teams. Joe shares his unconventional path from retail and sales into cybersecurity leadership and how those early experiences shaped his approach to hiring, mentoring, and developing talent. The conversation explores why curiosity and community are critical traits in cybersecurity and how managers can evaluate these traits in candidates when building teams. Joe emphasizes the importance of psychological safety to allow for open lines of communication to avoid burnout and encourage collaborative conversations about career growth. Joe reflects on transitioning from an individual contributor to a leader and the importance of "letting go" and trusting your team to take on new opportunities.
