Neurodiversity, neurodivergence, and cyber

Security Insights · Nov 2, 2022 · 29m

With the skills crisis in cyber now well established, organisations are having to look beyond the conventional methods to fill vacancies. Expanding the pool of potential talent is a key to this. Until recently, though, little attention was paid to neurodiversity, and the idea that neurodivergent candidates -- including people with ADHD and autism -- can be highly effective cyber specialists. But neurodivergent people face challenges entering into the workforce. Often, very bright and talented people face long-term unemployment, as conventional recruitment and career pathways are not adapted…