Technical skills
Assessing technical skills in cybersecurity project managers is essential to ensure they have the expertise to guide projects that protect organizational assets from cyber threats effectively. Here are questions focused on technical skills, along with the reasoning behind them.
What cybersecurity frameworks have you worked with, and how did you implement them in a project?
This question evaluates the candidate’s familiarity with and application of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, or CIS Controls. Understanding and implementing these frameworks is crucial for establishing and maintaining a comprehensive cybersecurity posture that aligns with industry best practices.
For example, if the organization is aligned with NIST controls, as the project manager, you would make sure that controls that align with that framework are followed and implemented as part of the project. If you are unfamiliar with the specifics of a particular framework...
