EP01 The importance of entry-level hiring, DFIR, and interview best practices

Jason is a hands-on CISO with a background in DFIR consulting. We discuss hiring challenges in DFIR and consulting, how to craft intelligent interview questions, and how to assess a candidate’s intangibles like critical thinking. Jason describes the importance of staying close to his recruiting teams and how to save time in hiring by investing time on the front end of a hiring process. We explore the topic of a team culture of toxicity and when it might be time for an employee to move on. Finally, we discuss the importance of employee retention and how to retain employees in spite of market forces and rising salaries.