People with neurological issues have emerged as cybersecurity talent for agencies




Federal Drive with Tom Temin show

Summary: Federal agencies and industry have been competing for scarce cybersecurity talent. Now a new group of people you might have overlooked has emerged as a talent source. People with neurological issues, such as autism, often have the skills and intelligence needed with the right training. Here with how this has worked in a federal setting, this year's GEAR Center challenge grand prize winner, the vice president for Strategic Engagement and Partnerships at the Mitre Corporation, James Cook.