Soft skills for engineers – Evgeniy Kharam – ESW #401
When we use the phrase "talent gap" in cybersecurity, we're usually talking about adding headcount. For this interview, however, we're focusing on a gap that is evident within existing teams and practitioners - the often misunderstood soft skills gap.
Side note: I really hate the term "soft skills". How about we call them "fundamental business skills", or "invaluable career advancement skills"? Hmm, doesn't quite roll off the tongue the same.
Soft skills can impact everything, as they impose the limits of how we interact with our world. That goes for co-worker interactions, career advancements, and how we're perceived by our peers and community. It doesn't matter how brilliant you might be - without soft skills, your potential could be severely limited.
Did you know that soft skills issues contributed to the Equifax breach?
We'll also discuss how fear is related to some of the same limitations and challenges as soft skills.
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Evgeniy is an author, cybersecurity architect, advisor, and podcaster with over 25 years of experience, including work with global VARs and MSSPs. An awarded dad and outdoor enthusiast, he offers a unique, panoramic view of the cybersecurity landscape. Currently, he leads his own cyber and media consulting services, leveraging deep industry knowledge to guide clients through complex security challenges. As the author of “Architecting Success: The Art of Soft Skills in Technical Sales,” Evgeniy extends his expertise to mentorship, emphasizing the crucial role of soft skills in technology.
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