Good information security professionals are in short supply in nearly every industry and market across the country, and Cincinnati is no exception. The dearth of candidates leads some CISOs to a different approach: hire talent for what they can do rather than what they have already done. Samir Sherif is an advocate for attracting, retaining and mentoring high-potential employees who will grow into the leaders the organization needs. He’ll share how partnering with academia has helped him fill the personnel gaps at Citigroup, along with the challenges and benefits of hiring recent graduates.