In this exciting episode of Cyber Diaries Podcast, we welcome Rene Terblanche, a renowned cybersecurity recruiter and the founder of Kada Search. Rene has a remarkable track record in building Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and identifying top cybersecurity talent.

Episode Highlights:

Rene's Career Journey: Insights into his extensive experience and the inception of Kada Search.

Securing a New Role: Strategies for job seekers to find the perfect cybersecurity position.

Interview Process Navigation: Tips on excelling in interviews and standing out to potential employers.

Success Tips: Rene shares invaluable advice for thriving in the cybersecurity field.

Tune in to gain essential knowledge and advance your career in cybersecurity!

For more about Kada Search, visit kadasearch.co.uk.

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00:00 Introduction

00:30 Guest Introduction: Rene from K Search

01:15 Rene's Career Background

03:20 Entry into Recruitment

05:00 Early Challenges in Recruitment

07:00 Joining Intesso

09:10 Developing the Blue Teaming Market

11:00 Human-Centric Approach in Recruitment

13:30 Success Stories and Junior Placements

16:00 Founding K Search

18:00 Vision for K Search

20:00 Support from the Community

22:00 Entrepreneurship in the UK vs. US

24:00 Importance of Building Relationships in Recruitment

27:00 Measuring Quality over Quantity

29:00 Challenges and Mistakes in Recruitment

31:00 Building a Successful Career in Cyber Security

34:00 Importance of Leadership and Mentorship

36:30 Hiring Attitude and Aptitude

39:00 Entry-Level Opportunities and Challenges

41:00 Impact of Outsourcing on Entry-Level Jobs

43:00 Importance of Apprenticeships

45:00 Recruitment Myths and Realities

48:00 Advice for Job Seekers

50:00 Closing Remarks

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