As cybersecurity teams face AI‑driven threats, rising burnout, and a global shortage of more than 4 million cyber professionals, leaders can no longer rely on recruitment alone. Retaining and growing your existing talent has become the most strategic—and most overlooked—advantage in today’s war for cyber skills. In this session, cybersecurity hiring manager and recruiter join forces to deliver a practical, inside look at what’s really happening in the hiring market. Blending real-world hiring manager experience with insights from decades of placing security talent across Fortune 100 organizations, they will break down why cybersecurity attrition remains above 30% and what leaders at every level—from manager to CISO—can do to strengthen attraction, retention, and career pathing. Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies for building high-performing teams, navigating AI’s impact on roles and skills, and keeping top talent engaged in a rapidly changing threat and labor landscape.