Breaking Barriers: Making Cybersecurity Accessible For Neurodiverse Professionals

October 23, 2024 at 08:09AM Megan Roddie-Fonseca, a senior security engineer, highlights the importance of adaptable management styles for neurodivergent employees. She advocates for performance-based interviews and inclusive training, emphasizing the need for accommodating environments. Promoting open dialogue and creating Employee Resource Groups can further enhance workplace inclusivity and leverage the unique skills of neurodiverse … Read more

Ambitious Training Initiative Taps Talents of Blind and Visually Impaired

April 9, 2024 at 01:52PM David Mayne overcame physical challenges to establish the Apex Program, enabling visually impaired individuals to pursue cybersecurity careers. Partnering with Novacoast, Envision, and CompTIA, the program offers free training courses leading to IT certifications. The initiative aims to provide equal opportunities and bridge the unemployment gap for visually impaired individuals … Read more