We are back with the second part of our series on successful cyber security managers. Here are five more traits that characterize the best professionals in the industry:
Creative
Complex problems require complex solutions. And in the world of cyber security, what has worked in the past rarely works in the present or future. That’s why successful managers must be creative and constantly search for outside-the-box ways of doing things. They also need to use those creative skills to get into the mind of hackers developing new types of threats.
Authoritative
A manager is first and foremost a leader. And as cyber security has increasingly become a priority for businesses, the size and makeup of cyber security teams has grown significantly. The person at the head of this team must be able to articulate a clear vision and get everyone else to buy in entirely. If they are not respected as a leader, they will be doomed to fail as a manager.
Collaborative
Successfully thwarting today’s advanced threats requires the input of a wide range of professionals. Cyber security managers must be able to work well with others, accept and internalize lots of input, and help make a sum greater than its parts. Those that pursue a single-minded vision rarely have success over the long term.
Humble
The unfortunate fact is that the complexity of threats often outpaces the complexity of the response. That’s important for cyber security managers to realize so that they do not become arrogant and complacent. Remaining humble is essential for those that also want to remain tenacious.
Curious
In the ever-evolving field of cyber security, ongoing learning is essential. Managers must be willing and eager to learn new skills, to study both the technical and non technical aspects of cyber security, to become experts in business processes, and to always be rooting out vulnerabilities. Without that kind of curiosity, it is only a matter of time before data is breached.
As a hiring manager looking for a new cyber security manager, you face two challenges – putting together a candidate pool and then evaluating whether those candidates have the traits discussed above. Make both aspects of your job easier by working with a specialized recruiter. You can connect with the best talent in the industry and feel confident about any job offer you extend. Before a vacancy arises, contact the team at The Squires Group.
