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In today’s competitive talent market, particularly within specialized fields like cybersecurity and eDiscovery, organizations often default to a seemingly straightforward strategy: offering higher salaries to attract top professionals. While competitive…

Building a balanced red and blue team function requires creating two complementary cybersecurity units that work together effectively. The red team focuses on offensive security by simulating attacks, while the…

When hiring an IAM engineer, prioritise technical expertise in directory services like Active Directory and LDAP, authentication protocols including SAML and OAuth, and scripting abilities in PowerShell or Python. Balance…

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity professionals face a unique paradox. While demand for their skills continues to skyrocket, many find themselves navigating careers without clear progression paths. Unlike…

The surge in demand for Identity & Access Management (IAM) engineers stems from organisations’ urgent need to secure digital identities across increasingly complex, cloud-based environments. Remote work expansion, stringent compliance…

In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, the most effective cybersecurity professionals are those who bring diverse perspectives and cross-domain knowledge to their roles. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, organizations…

Modern red team roles welcome professionals from diverse backgrounds, not just traditional cybersecurity paths. Technical backgrounds in network administration, software development, and system administration provide strong foundations, while non-technical professionals…

In the ever evolving field of cybersecurity, timing is everything—not just in responding to threats, but also in securing the talent needed to protect your organisation. When a critical security…

Assessing real-world experience in red team candidates requires a multi-layered approach that goes beyond traditional interview methods. You need to evaluate their offensive security expertise through practical demonstrations, scenario-based questioning,…

Non-traditional backgrounds are becoming more common in red team hiring because organisations recognise that effective offensive security requires diverse skill sets beyond technical knowledge. The cybersecurity talent shortage has pushed…