Losing Your Job as a CISO: Does the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage Extend to Executives?

Chris lays it all out on the table and shares useful tips and tools for avoiding the ‘rut’ and getting back out there.

It’s rare to talk about cybersecurity without at some point, mentioning the skills shortage. Does that extend all the way to executive leadership though? On this episode, Steve talks to Chris Wolski about the challenges that come with finding new employment as a cybersecurity executive, and the tools he used to land his next job.

The day you lose your job

Losing your job to many can come as a complete shock, maybe even more so when you’re in a position of power such as an executive role. Sometimes you don’t even get a clear picture of why you are being let go, and that can make it difficult to correct that behavior in the future.

Listen as Chris and Steve talk about:

• “What could I have done differently?”
• Moving forward and staying positive
• The importance of building and maintaining relationships

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