Why hiring the right cybersecurity expertise is about more than just skills

Why hiring the right cybersecurity expertise is about more than just skills.

In the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, finding and retaining top expertise is a constant challenge.

With critical roles to fill, sky-high demand, and the cost of a bad hire running into the thousands (if not more), organizations can’t afford to get it wrong.
Yet, many hiring processes stop at personal attributes and technical skills alone. The result? Candidates who might check the boxes for skills today but fall short when it comes to alignment with the organisation culture, values, and long-term role requirements.

The reality is that many organizations hire on personal attributes and technical skills but end up losing experts on personality traits.

Here’s why assessing candidates’ traits in addition to attributes and the skills – is a game-changer:

· Smarter Decisions: It’s not just about who can do the job; it’s about who will thrive in the job.
· Improved Retention: Employees who align with your mission and values stay longer, reducing costly churn.
· Cost Efficiency:  More emphasis to include traits helps improves the chances avoiding the wrong hires.

This is especially important in cybersecurity, where the stakes are high. The demand for experienced, skilled professionals is greater than ever, and high churn only makes the problem worse. A bad hire in this field doesn’t just cost money – it can also compromise critical security objectives.

In our process, we combine attributes, skills and traits before even the first evaluations with our clients ensuring time saved, enhanced retention and cost savings. We help our clients build teams that not only have the expertise to secure their systems but also the adaptability, resilience, and alignment to thrive within the company culture.

Our clients make smarter hiring decisions, reduce turnover, and save on the hidden costs of bad hires – all while building a strong cybersecurity practice that’s ready to face today’s challenges.