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When Should You Just Do It Internally or Hire a Consultant? - John Iatonna - CSP #54
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With the talent shortage expected to last many years into the future, when a new cybersecurity skill is needed that is available within the current team, what do you do? Should you hire someone externally, or bring in a consultant? What are the pitfalls of each approach? Join John as he discusses his experience in making these tough decisions.
To view the article from the CISO COMPASS Book that sparked this interview, please visit: https://securityweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/CISOSTORIES_John_Iatonna_Article.pdf
Iatonna, J. 2019. Develop from Within or Hire a Consultant. In CISO COMPASS: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers, 1st Ed, pg 423-4. Fitzgerald, T. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fl. www.amazon.com/author/toddfitzgerald
Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/csp54
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