Security Bsides Las Vegas 2024

Kirsten Renner

After a brief run in IT and SWE, Kirsten has been in recruiting for over 20 years. She is the VP of Talent at SilverEdge and specializes in and has a passion for connecting talent to the right opportunities. She is a frequent presenter in the community on a variety of career development related topics. A known serial volunteer for decades, co-founder and previous board member of Car Hacking Village, currently a member at ICS Village and in addition to co-directing BSLV HireGround this year, and also runs the Hiring Village at BSidesCharm.


Sessions

08-06
14:00
45min
What Goes Bump in the Night? Recruiter Panel About Job Search and Other Scary Things
Kris Rides, Ricki Burke, Kirsten Renner, Sylvia Lemos

Conversations with recruiters are always challenging, intimidating, and sometimes infuriating. What do you say? What do they say? Who goes first? Who should follow up? This panel comprises amazing recruiters who are long-time volunteers in the community who know how to coach hackers in their job search and how to navigate the hiring process. Come to listen to a frank discussion about recruiting and job search. More importantly, come to ask questions!

Hire Ground
Florentine B
08-07
11:30
50min
Penetration Testing Experience and How to Get It
Phillip Wylie, Kirsten Renner

There are many resources to learn how to become a pentester but the lack of experience can be an obstacle when getting that dream role in pentesting. The Pentester Blueprint coauthor Phillip will share ways to get experience and demonstrate the experience and skills that are helpful in getting started in a pentesting career.

Hire Ground
Florentine B