Value of Mentorship: Building a Better Approach to Support Neurodiversity in Cybersecurity

SANS Institute · Beginner ·🧠 Large Language Models ·1y ago
Studies conducted by the National Library of Medicine show that 15 – 20% of the world’s population is neurodivergent. Today we live in a world that understands neurodiversity much better than before. However, with the majority of the population being neurotypical, there is still some lack of awareness. A neurodivergent individual thinks, learns and processes information in a certain way different from a neurotypical individual. This is very commonly perceived as their weakness. But it is very important to understand that due to their ability to think differently, a neurodivergent individual possesses unique skills and talents such as problem solving, pattern matching, data analysis and attention to detail that is beneficial to grow as a Cybersecurity Professional. Mentorship plays a significant impact in their personal and professional growth. The problem starts when a neurotypical individual takes up the role of a mentor, thinking that the objective is to overcome one’s weakness and develop strengths. While in reality, mentoring a neurodivergent individual is to focus on supporting and helping them utilize their unique abilities as their strengths rather than weakness. So how can we address this Neurovariance gap in Cybersecurity through Mentoring and Mentorship programs? In this session, you’ll learn: • Why neurodivergent individuals are an asset to Cybersecurity • How a well-structured mentorship program in Cybersecurity can create positive impact on personal and professional growth of neurodivergent individuals • How neurotypical individuals can make a huge difference as Mentors View upcoming Summits: http://www.sans.org/u/DuS SANS Neurodiversity in Cybersecurity Summit 2024 Value of Mentorship: Building a Better Approach to Support Neurodiversity in Cybersecurity Speaker: Koshitha Sasikala Nagarajan, Manager, Information Security, First Citizens Bank
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