Opinion

May 16, 2019

Why cyber hackers are needed in the coprorate world

The neurodiverse community is a rich talent pool for cyber security, but they are often overlooked by big corporates and end up being lost to the dark side.


James Hadley

5 min read

During his recent trial at the Old Bailey, it emerged that David Kelley, a cyber hacker and member of the group that carried out a £77m hack on TalkTalk in 2015, was motivated by “spite and revenge”.

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Big companies are missing out on hacking talent
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Neurodiverse hackers are talented but often overlooked
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