Cybersecurity And The Untapped Talent Pool Of People Who Are Neurodiverse

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May 3, 2021,07:00am EDT|

Cybersecurity And The Untapped Talent Pool Of People Who Are Neurodiverse

Debra Ruh
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CEO/Founder – Ruh Global IMPACT, Co-Founder – Billion Strong, Show Host of Human Potential at Work & Co-Host of AXSChat, Speaker & Author.

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Cybersecurity is a growing and lucrative field. It is an industry in which you can make a difference globally; however, I believe it is also an industry in which there needs to be more of a focus on diversity and inclusion, especially when it comes to hiring neurodiverse employees.

As the founder of a company that helps organizations become disability inclusion leaders, I believe there is an opportunity for cybersecurity companies to show the world what true inclusion can look like with deliberate intention.

Why is neurodiversity important in cybersecurity?

I believe improving employment participation rates for people with disabilities in today’s labor force is a critical global issue, particularly in the tech sector. Just consider that in 2018, the U.S. Department of Commerce estimated there were 350,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs [...]