Episode #14: From Security Architecture to Senior Leadership with Dan Maslin
“Poor people leadership can lead to poor retention and poor reputation in the industry.”
— Dan Maslin
Dan Maslin is the Head of Cyber Security for RACV, a key strategic role with accountability across several functions including strategy, architecture, operations, audit, compliance, risk, advisory and awareness & outreach, in a diverse and rapidly changing business. He has two decades of enterprise IT experience across various roles and industries in Australia and the UK, and holds the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) security certifications.
During this episode, Dan will share the team management skills you need to lead and build your security team. Learn why your approach to hiring may be improved including a strategic diversity plan for new team hires. Find out how to strike a balance between your insource and outsource talent.
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00:33 - Dan’s introduction and background
03:26 - Should an architect be your first hire when building a security team?
06:06 - Qualities and principles to look for when hiring for new roles
06:21 - “We don’t want any ‘brilliant jerks’. We don’t need talented people that are going to come at a high cost of the team and organisation.” - Dan Maslin
08:05 - How to Address the ‘skills gap’ or ‘skills crises’
09:11 - Insource and outsource - The balanced solution
10:44 - How diversity plays a role in new team hires
13:03 - “Different skill sets, backgrounds, they all come together and play a part. It’s important to have a good mix.” - Dan Maslin
13:13 - Overcoming challenges when sourcing for teams
14:34 - “Poor people leadership can lead to poor retention and poor reputation in the industry.” - Dan Maslin
16:40 - Long term advice for new CIO leadership