Wild West Hackin' Fest - Deadwood 2024

Does this describe you?

You have years of technical work experience under your belt. You’ve held many different roles and have worked successfully with other teams and departments. You’re great at what you do.

But you also have a spark in you – the one that lights up when you're mentoring new team members or brainstorming solutions with your peers. You have no problem dealing with difficult people and situations. You love a good challenge that requires multiple teams to solve, and people genuinely like working with you.

And you’ve been thinking lately: Should I make the move over to leadership?

Leadership means more responsibility, potentially less hands-on technical work, and maybe even some office politics. But it also means having a bigger voice, the chance to build a team and mentor others, and more opportunities for your career. Staying in your current role means mastering your craft, having more autonomy, and avoiding some of the headaches of management, but it might also mean hitting a ceiling in terms of influence or earning potential.
So, which path is right for YOU? It all boils down to what gets you fired up, what kind of impact you want to make, and where you'll be happiest.
In this talk, you’ll hear all about the good, the bad, and the ugly about being in cybersecurity leadership. You’ll learn about what it takes to succeed as a leader on technical teams. You’ll also learn about some tried-and-true ways of breaking into management roles. Whether you're itching for a change or just curious about your options, this talk will give you the information you need so you can choose your own path.