EP85 Hiring for Curiosity: The Secret Weapon Against the Talent Gap

Описание: Lori Kevin, VP of Security and Compliance at IMO Health, shares her 25+ year journey from operations into building a strong security program.

• Her lean five-person team covers application security, GRC, and compliance, emphasizing culture and innovation despite limited headcount.
• The cybersecurity talent gap is real — especially when searching for specialized roles like AI security leadership.
• Lori highlights the challenge of balancing technical expertise with cultural fit when hiring for niche and evolving security needs.
• Effective job descriptions must evolve — they are not only requirements but also advertisements for company culture and motivators.
• Recruiting should be highly collaborative, iterative, and marketing-driven, including creative outreach like short LinkedIn videos.
• Lori values candidates who are curious, communicative, and business-minded over those with just strong technical credentials.
• The hiring process should be human-centered, quick, and focused on one-on-one conversations rather than panels.
• Retention depends on recognizing individual motivators — whether compensation, flexibility, or professional development — and creating a safe, open culture.
• Ultimately, bridging the talent gap requires risk tolerance, authenticity in outreach, and encouraging more people to take chances on applying.

You can find Lori on LinkedIn here:   / lorikevin