NeuroSec

In this episode of the NeuroSec podcast, host Nathan Chung speaks with Kathy Long, CEO of Nixit AI, about the intersection of artificial intelligence and neurodiversity. Kathy shares her personal journey as a neurodivergent individual and a mother of neurodivergent children, highlighting the challenges faced by this community. Nixit AI aims to create tools that empower neurodivergent individuals by focusing on their strengths rather than deficits. The conversation delves into the ethical considerations of AI, the importance of user autonomy, and the need for supportive environments in education and parenting. Kathy emphasizes the significance of building technology with neurodivergent users and offers practical advice for both individuals and educators.

Second episode of the new season where I talk with Saman Fatima about working in cyber and her story of success.

Join us with special guest Amanda Hebert Hughes. We discussed her amazing artwork and her life as an Autistic artist. She is a native New Yorker, is an emergent artist located in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Highly attentive to her surroundings, she paints her impressions and feelings in a thought-provoking and dynamic way. Amanda Hebert Hughes is open about being an adult on the Autism Spectrum and raises awareness to de-stigmatize Autism through her art.Session is also available on YouTube with captions: https://youtu.be/rxXe8H02H5s

Special guest, Sreenidhi Vedartham. We discuss coping with Neurodiverse conditions, how Neurodiversity is viewed in India, Embark Women, Echo Space, and thoughts on returning to the office.

In this episode, we discussed Autism in Asian culture, parenting a child with Autism, Asian mental health, and the documentary Laundromat.

One difficult topic that is not often discussed but affect many people with Neurodiverse conditions is domestic violence. Nathan Chung interviews Rachel Harpley, Technical Recruiter and Founder of Recruit Bit Security. She shares her incredible stories about surviving domestic violence, living with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), and recruiting cybersecurity talent. Very emotional and very powerful. Listen and be inspired.List of resources discussed:Dr. Temple Grandin, author "Emergence: Labeled Autistichttps://www.templegrandin.com/CommunicationFIRSThttps://communicationfirst.org/LISTEN Moviehttps://communicationfirst.org/LISTEN/Autistic Lifehttps://www.theautistic.life/https://www.instagram.com/theautisticlifeAutisticatshttps://theautisticats.weebly.com/https://twitter.com/autisticatshttps://www.instagram.com/the.autisticatsThe Autistic Lifehttps://www.instagram.com/theautisticlifepodcastMarta Rose - Neuroemergent Insurgenthttps://www.martarose.com/martasbloghttps://www.instagram.com/neuroemergent_insurgentBroken Dolly TV - Living with ASD (Asperger's)https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrrEvMf0Db8y5Ws3Doia31A337AtXrFcqYo Samdy Sam - Neurodiversity & Autismhttps://www.youtube.com/user/AtheistRockstarAspergers on the Insidehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-FpBZR7DbpvNj5UrFN8qUAhttps://aspergersfromtheinside.com/

Training programs are critical today to address the Cybersecurity skills gap and the high unemployment rate for people with Neurodiverse conditions. Nathan Chung interviews Chelsea Asaro and Lisa Easterly about their new NFAR Cyber Program. Listen and be inspired.

People who are Neurodiverse often struggle in the job hunt, in interviews, and working at organizations that are not always friendly. Nathan Chung interviews Amy Root, director and neurodiversity leader at UnitedHealth Group. She shares amazing insights into hiring practices, accommodations, and recruitment. Listen and be inspired.

People who are Neurodiverse often struggle working at organizations that are not always friendly and often need to wear masks to fit in. Nathan Chung interviews Tiffany Jameson, Managing partner at Grit & Flow, Co-Founder at the NDGiFTS Movement, and Managing Partner at Cognitive Diversity. She shares her personal stories, insights on Neurodiversity at companies and society, and her initiatives to fight for change. Listen and be inspired."What's gonna feel better is you hired me because of everything I have in me and what I've been through."

Neurodiverse workers can help to reduce the Cybersecurity skills gap, which is currently around 3.5 million unfilled jobs. Nathan Chung interviews Caleb Pifer, Vice President at Mercyhurst University where they have created the new Cyber-Autism Pilot Program, the first program of its kind in the country. He provides an overview of this amazing innovative program and how it will help to educate Neurodiverse students to transition them into Cybersecurity jobs.

People who are Neurodiverse often struggle in the job hunt, in interviews, and working at organizations that are not always friendly. Nathan Chung interviews Stephanie Ranno, Vice president at TorchLight Hire. She shares her personal stories and expert advice to help in the job hunt, interview process, and helping companies to hire Neurodiverse workers. Listen and be inspired.

Neurodiversity is often associated with children, but adults with the same condition are often left out and ignored. Nathan Chung interviews the world famous Lisa Ventura, advocate of all things related to neurodiversity and winner of countless awards for her tireless devotion to cybersecurity, women, and the industry where she shares her personal stories of triumph and success working in Cybersecurity while being Neurodiverse. If you work in IT or Cybersecurity, listen and be inspired.