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Episode Synopsis
What does it take to build a cyber-ready workforce in financial services? As AI evolves, so do the challenges and opportunities in the cybersecurity sector. In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by Giancarlo Hirsch, Managing Director at Glocomms - Phaidon International’s technology brand.Gianocarlo specializes in technology talent. He shares insights into the most in-demand cybersecurity skills, the impact of AI on job roles, and what hybrid working looks like within the industry.Whether you're a hiring manager looking to future-proof your cybersecurity team or a candidate wondering where the biggest career opportunities lie, this episode is for you.Covered in this episode:0:00 - Intro.2:23 - What does the talent market in cybersecurity look like today?4:45 - The most highly sought-after skillsets within technology and cybersecurity.9:25 - Identity authentication and its impact on talent needs.11:58 - Understanding authentication and what’s happening behind the scenes.16:08 - Is AI taking cybersecurity jobs?16:35 - How AI is benefiting and developing cybersecurity roles.19:11 - How cybersecurity companies are incorporating AI solutions.19:32 - What hybrid work looks like for cybersecurity teams and who has the most leverage.22:52 - Underhyped or overhyped: The demand for cybersecurity roles.Be sure to subscribe to the Selby Jennings’ Searching Smarter podcast on your favorite podcast platform, so you never miss an episode.LEARN MORESelby Jennings - https://www.selbyjennings.com/Phaidon International - https://www.phaidoninternational.com/CONNECTJesse Skaff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-skaff-0783645b/ Giancarlo Hirsch on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gchirsch/ LISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3BAUCsXbXiNqnfXR9jDG4k?si=4a75d55cf5a74d6eApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/searching-smarter/id1770342621YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkk9RrybV10doAzoXuK5jYw
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