You can be neurodivergent and succeed in InfoSec

Proving Ground, Wed, Aug 7, 14:00 - Wed, Aug 7, 14:25 CDT This talk addresses the challenges Neurodivergent (ND) individuals face in Information Security and provides insights on how to navigate career advancement, job searching, interviewing, and s...

Proving Ground, Wed, Aug 7, 14:00 - Wed, Aug 7, 14:25 CDT

This talk addresses the challenges Neurodivergent (ND) individuals face in Information Security and provides insights on how to navigate career advancement, job searching, interviewing, and skill development. We will emphasize the need for inclusivity, challenge conventional career advice, discuss the impact of micromanagement on ND individuals, suggest practical strategies for self-advocacy and skill expansion without solely relying on certifications. We can foster understanding and equal opportunities for ND individuals in infosec.

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Randall Wyatt