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94.5%
retention rate
30%
increase in productivity
30%
decrease in cost to fill
What is Mentra?
Mentra is the world’s largest talent pool of neurodiverse technologists. We help job seekers with autism, ADHD, and other forms of neurodivergence find roles that align with their unique strengths.
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The World's Largest talent pool of
Talent Pipeline from 500+ bootcamps
Sourced from top national hackathons
US-based and trained Certified Ethical Hackers
Source from the World’s Largest Talent Pool of
Mentra candidates have been hired to the security teams at firms like...
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The skills neurodivergent professionals
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Pattern Recognition: crucial for identifying vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors in systems and networks.
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Creativity: for devising innovative attack strategies and exploiting unexpected vulnerabilities that may be overlooked by traditional cognitive profiles.
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Hyperfocus: ideal for penetration testing and exploring intricate attack scenarios.
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Attention to Detail: for conducting meticulous security assessments and ensuring thorough coverage of potential attack surfaces.
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Specialized Knowledge: for identifying potential weaknesses, and developing effective defense mechanisms.
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Systematic Thinking: invaluable for analyzing security logs, detecting anomalous behavior, and developing robust defense strategies.
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Persistence: for defending against persistent cyber threats and adapting to evolving attack techniques.
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Attention to Patterns: crucial in identifying recurring attack patterns or signatures in network traffic, aiding in the detection and mitigation of cyber threats.
Blue Teams
Cybersecurity benefits greatly from the unique cognitive abilities of neurodivergent individuals, including exceptional attention to detail, pattern recognition, and logical problem-solving. Autistic individuals often excel in identifying vulnerabilities and patterns in security systems. ADHD profiles bring quick thinking and adaptability, essential for responding to evolving cyber threats and dynamic security challenges.
Why Cybersecurity roles can be a good fit for neurodivergent job seekers
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Neurodiversity: The solution to Cyber’s talent problem
Embracing Neurodiversity:
The Untapped Potential in Cybersecurity
by Shaun Marion
Addressing the cybersecurity skills gap through neurodiversity
by Cat Contillo
