What Cybersecurity Hiring Managers are Really Looking For in 2025

30/10/2025 15 min Episodio 55
What Cybersecurity Hiring Managers are Really Looking For in 2025

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In 2025, it's not about degrees or certifications, it's about real skills, AI-readiness, and strategic thinking. In this episode, Monica, a board-certified cybersecurity leader with 20+ years of experience, breaks down the 5 biggest shifts shaping the cybersecurity job market right now.• Why mindset and adaptability now outrank credentials• How AI is redefining job roles and hiring criteria• Why communication is the #1 skill for cybersecurity leaders• How skill stacking gives you a salary and career edge• How compliance and regulation are changing hiring in Europe and beyondWhether you're an aspiring CISO, a security analyst, or pivoting into cybersecurity, this episode gives you the insights you won't hear anywhere else.Looking to become an influential and effective security leader? Don't know where to start or how to go about it? Follow Monica Verma (LinkedIn) and Monica Talks Cyber (Youtube) for more content on cybersecurity, technology, leadership and innovation, and 10x your career. Subscribe to The Monica Talks Cyber newsletter at https://www.monicatalkscyber.com.

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