NeuroCyber 101 Series - The Power of Diversity in Cybersecurity

Friday 24th September 10.30 - 11.30am BST

Following on from our hugely successful National Conferences - NeuroCyber launches its NeuroDiversity 101 Series. Hear from internationally recognised neurodivergent / neuro-atypical speakers, allies and industry experts on how to create a supportive neurodiverse culture (or improve your current one!)

Session content

In this session, Neil will discuss the power of diversity and how neurodiversity will help overcome the current challenges in the cybersecurity industry.

Neil will speak first-hand from his experiences in working in the cybersecurity industry over the past 20 years, how neurodiversity was often misunderstood and why neurodiversity is now seen as a significant strength.

Neil Thacker (Keynote Presenter)*

Neil Thacker is CISO, EMEA for Netskope. Neil holds over 20 years’ experience in the information security industry with previous roles at Swiss Re, Deutsche Bank and Camelot Group.

Neil is advisory board member to the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), advisory board member to NeuroCyber, advisor to ENISA (EU agency for Cybersecurity) and co-founder and board member to the Security Advisor Alliance (SAA).

Nicola Whiting MBE (Host)

Nicola Whiting is co-owner of Titania Group, she is also Autistic, an Amazon best-selling author and is listed as one of the Top 30 most influential women working in cyber security.

She received the UK’s inaugural “National Cyber Citizen Award” for her “outstanding contribution to the world of cyber security and protection” and was awarded an MBE for services to International Trade and Diversity.

Attendee Takeaways

Each one of our events aims to support attendees with at least one of the following objectives:

• Neuro Differences: first-hand experiences shared by neurodivergent / neuro-atypical speakers
• Inside Track: what does it take to make an inclusive culture?
• Practical Guidance: on processes and procedures

Missed an event in the series?

After a brief delay for editing, we upload past events to our website for people to use as long term resources.

You can find the full seminar list here

Next Event in Series (sign-ups opening soon)

OCT 22nd 10:30-11:30

David Crozier talks about his personal journey to a late diagnosis of autism.

For more information keep an eye on our Twitter account at @NeuroCyberUK