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EP94 How Just-in-Time Thinking Broke Cybersecurity Teams

Peter Gregory, a prolific best-selling author and security leader, shares his career journey from software development in the 1980s to cybersecurity leadership and writing over 50 books. • He explains that the cyber talent gap is “part reality and part mirage,” often exaggerated by duplicated listings and “ghost jobs.” • Many employers chase low-cost unicorns — candidates with impossible combinations of skills at minimal pay — leading to long vacancies and false perceptions of shortage. • Gregory and Pete discuss how hiring reactively instead of proactively creates unrealistic expectations and slows down team development. • They explore how security is still viewed as a cost center, with risk not reflected on balance sheets, leading to underinvestment in staff and training. • Gregory compares the cybersecurity workforce to “just-in-time manufacturing,” where teams are lean but vulnerable when someone leaves — creating high risk and instability. • Both emphasize the importance of internal development and cross-training, arguing that retention and mentorship are the strongest hiring tools. • The conversation shifts to networking and authenticity, with Gregory encouraging ongoing relationship-building long before a job search begins. • They address the challenges facing newcomers, noting that true entry-level roles often start in IT and that AI automation is shrinking opportunities for beginners. • Gregory concludes that companies should hire for attitude and train for skills, stressing that aptitude and culture fit matter more than certifications or perfect résumés. You can find Peter on LinkedIn here:   / peterhgregory