Listen "Neurodiversity, neurodivergence, and cyber"
Episode Synopsis
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 to their needs.
In this episode, we hear from two business leaders who are trying to change this. Rob Demain is CEO and founder of e2e-assure, and Emma Philpott is CEO of IASME.
We asked them about the work they have being doing with neurodivergent applicants, and employees, and the results they have seen,
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 to their needs.
In this episode, we hear from two business leaders who are trying to change this. Rob Demain is CEO and founder of e2e-assure, and Emma Philpott is CEO of IASME.
We asked them about the work they have being doing with neurodivergent applicants, and employees, and the results they have seen,
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