In the second part of my chat with Michala Liavaag, Founder of Cybility and cybersecurity mentor, we discuss the phrase 'skills gap' and how it is becoming a catch-all phrase and somewhat of a misnomer in cybersecurity recruitment. Michala offers her advice not only to people looking to come into and/or pivot into the industry but also to companies looking to hire the best in talent - going beyond the traditional methods.

An experienced cybersecurity leader, speaker, mentor, and podcaster; Michala spent over 20 years in IT and

a decade leading information governance and cybersecurity programmes across local government,

healthcare, charity, and private sectors.

She founded Cybility Consulting to demystify cybersecurity for leaders; enabling them to build customer

trust and better protect their organisations. Her podcast and YouTube channel, Cybility Savvy, offer bite-

sized cybersecurity advice and conversations with leaders and experts. She contributes to work with the UK

National Cyber Security Centre, advisory group of the South-East Cyber Resilience Centre, and volunteers

as a STEM ambassador to inspire the next generation of security professionals.

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