Why does a cybersecurity leader need to build a balanced team rather than rely only on highly talented malware analysts and forensic experts?

### The concept A balanced team brings together people whose skills and responsibilities support different parts of the work. The course warns that hiring very talented malware analysts and forensic experts is not enough by itself. Leadership, team composition, and culture also affect performance. A shared purpose helps members coordinate their contributions rather than work as disconnected individuals. ### What a good answer covers - Individual expertise does not guarantee team success. - A suitable mix of talent increases the team’s potential. - Leadership helps coordinate work and establish direction. - Shared purpose and culture shape how members work together. ### Terms - **Malware analyst**: a specialist who examines malicious software. - **Forensic expert**: a specialist who examines digital evidence related to an incident. - **Culture**: the team environment and expected behaviors shaped by its leader. ### Remember Assess the team’s combined capabilities, not just its strongest individual specialists.