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Why businesses shouldn’t forget about existing teams

Closing the cyber gap requires robust recruitment strategies, but it's equally crucial not to neglect
investment in your current team.

Currently, there's a disconnect between hiring policies and the desires of cyber and IT professionals on
the ground. To bridge this gap effectively, collaboration between recruiters, HR, talent teams, and
industry professionals is essential. This collaboration should result in more creative and practical
approaches to candidate assessment.

Simultaneously, organizations must prioritize fostering morale, well-being, and talent development within
their existing teams. Cybersecurity and IT professionals thrive when inspired and challenged.

Therefore, they require transformative, creative, and engaging upskilling approaches to stay ahead of
evolving threats and remain fulfilled in their careers.

While cybersecurity offers immense rewards, the persisting skills gap hinders the success of future talent.
Although change takes time, one immediate priority must be an unwavering focus on practical skills. This
emphasis is pivotal in empowering professionals to combat cyber threats effectively.

For further insights, read Hack The Box’s latest report ‘Securing the future of cybersecurity: From
classroom to every career stage

About the Author

Haris Pylarinos, is the founder and CEO of Hack The Box. My vision is to
connect and upskill the cybersecurity community worldwide. I have disrupted
the industry by introducing Hack The Box to the world, along with its
innovative holistic 360º approach to cyber workforce development,
assessment, and recruitment.

Haris leads the company’s expansion worldwide, managing to grow Hack
The Box exponentially. Under my leadership, the team has scaled to over
260 employees and over 2.5 million platform members since its launch in
2017.

In addition to my role at Hack The Box, Haris has over 15 years of experience and expertise in
cybersecurity and systems engineering. I also possess a strong background in Networking and Software
Architecture.

Haris can be reached online at https://www.linkedin.com/in/hpylarinos/?originalSubdomain=gr and
at our company website https://www.hackthebox.com /

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