The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Mariah Haag, Project Coordinator, Cyber Advisors
The Cyber Security Recruiter PodcastShow Notes
Building Relationships and Navigating Cybersecurity Recruitment with Mariah Haag
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter podcast, host Thomas is joined by Mariah Haag, a Security Project and Talent Manager at Stratum Security, which has recently merged with Cyber Advisors. They discuss the organized chaos of managing client demands, Mariah’s career progression from retail management to cybersecurity recruitment, and the vital role of building relationships within the industry.
Mariah emphasizes the importance of setting SMART goals, getting out of one's comfort zone, and maintaining work-life balance. She also shares insights on the law of attraction and recommends reading 'The Secret' and Top Biller, by Steve Guest, a recruitment book that offers practical advice from one of the top recruiters in the world.
Throughout the episode, they highlight the benefits and challenges of remote work, the value of in-office experiences, especially for newcomers, and how to leverage every interaction for personal and professional growth.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:04 Mariah's Career Journey 02:40 Building Relationships in Recruitment 06:30 The Importance of Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone 12:02 Practical Tips for Relationship Building 15:02 The Power of Positive Thinking and Goal Setting 20:21 Achieving Short-Term Goals 21:22 The Importance of Fun at Work 23:38 Understanding SMART Goals 25:11 Balancing Work and Personal Life 28:00 The Value of Office Culture 36:24 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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00:00 Welcome and introductions 00:39 Lindsay career snapshot 01:41 Threat intel at Human 02:37 New book launch 03:33 Malware needs context 04:42 Spotting real people online 08:25 AI as attack amplifier 09:45 Phishing at scale 11:50 Democratized hacking risks 15:18 Path to VP leadership 20:00 AI proof risk communication 21:53 Time boxing MIT MBA grind 23:13 Writing a book discipline 23:49 Small wins and purpose 25:15 Book writing deepens mastery 26:39 Communication skills through practice 29:15 Behind the scenes struggles 32:02 Mentors versus sponsors 34:41 Security community collaboration 35:48 Whats next and book teaser 37:46 Boat go faster mantra 39:49 Final thanks and wrap up