The Cyber Talent Series

Cyber Talent Series 13: Staying Technical, AI in Security, and Deciding When to Build vs. Buy

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Cybersecurity talent management is nuanced. Traditional best practices around hiring, onboarding and professional development may not translate effectively into the security domain. The best people in cybersecurity are particularly adept at assessing, measuring, and managing security professionals.

Join Thomas Rogers, Co-Founder of MetaCTF, and co-host Phoebe DeVito as they connect with Antoinette Stevens, Principal Security Engineer at Ramp, to discuss growing detection and response teams, transitioning into people leadership while staying hands-on, and hiring for humility and curiosity. Antoinette also shares how she approaches build vs. buy decisions, and why mastering the fundamentals matters before layering in AI-driven capabilities.