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Optiv Accepting Applications for $10K Scholarship

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February 26, 2024 at 03:51PM Optiv is offering a $10,000 scholarship for Black STEM students, including high school seniors, for cybersecurity careers. Applicants must meet certain criteria and can learn more and apply on their website. The previous recipient, Shemi Bukoye, expressed gratitude for the opportunity. Optiv aims to promote diversity and inclusion in the … Read more

How Neurodiversity Can Help Fill the Cybersecurity Workforce Shortage

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February 6, 2024 at 10:04AM The global cybersecurity workforce gap has reached 3.4 million, with the US facing a shortage of 410,695 professionals. To address this, ISC2 recommends recruiting a more diverse population, including neurodivergent individuals. Research indicates that neurodiverse talent brings valuable skills like pattern recognition and innovative thinking, offering a competitive advantage. However, … Read more