Proving Competency in Cyber - Taking the Gatekeeping Out of Technical Roles

This 50-minute RSA Conference talk by Helen Patton, Cybersecurity Advisor at Cisco, explores the challenging question "Are you technical?" that many cybersecurity professionals face during job interviews. Discover what this question actually means in the cybersecurity context and learn effective ways to demonstrate your technical competency beyond traditional certifications and training. Gain valuable insights for both hiring managers seeking to better assess candidate readiness and job seekers looking to prove their capabilities. The presentation aims to eliminate gatekeeping in the cybersecurity industry by replacing problematic questioning techniques with more effective evaluation methods.