"There is no doubt that the future looks promising for Information Security professionals. Slowly but surely, the world is waking up to the importance of having competent information security professionals as respected members of their organization. However, with the surge in popularity, attractive compensation, and professional respect, comes increased competition.
If your future career plans include a role as an Information Security Leader, you will need to begin preparation now, so that you will be able to successfully compete for these desired opportunities.
The Information Security Career Management workshop will offer the Black Hat attendee a departure from the technical tracks, and enable them to learn how to better manage their information security careers and more effectively pursue their individual career goals. The "Career Management" workshop will be broken up into four (4) sessions–linked by a common theme–Differentiation through Targeted Skill Development. The format will allow the Black Hat Attendee to stay through the full workshop–or select specific sessions that appeal to their personal career development efforts."
Lee Kushner is the President of LJ Kushner and Associates, LLC, an executive recruitment firm exclusively focused on the information security industry and its professionals. For over a decade, the firm has advised and guided thousands of information security professionals in making informed decisions about their careers. Lee is a co-founder of Infosecleaders.com, an information security career resource. The website provides career advice and guidance for information security professionals as they address the challenges of their information security careers. He is a regular speaker and author on industry topics that include career planning, career management, hiring and retention, and compensation trends. Speaking credits include RSA, Black Hat, the ISSA CISO Forum, OWASP and others.
Mike Murray is an information security professional and co-founder of Information Security Leaders. Mike has a passion for the human side of the industry and career development. He co-founded Information Security Leaders with Lee Kushner as an outlet to assist the industry in developing more fulfilling and rewarding careers. As a life-long information security professional and entrepreneur, Mike has held diverse positions in the industry. He has run security research and development teams, served in corporate information security functions, and has helped guide a large number of information security professionals in their career. Mike is part of a wide-ranging set of projects including his "Forget the Parachute, Let Me Fly the Plane" career guide, and his guidance and management of MAD Security / The Hacker Academy, the company that he co-founded.