Cybersecurity and Autism: Opening New Pathways 🎙️ Rebecca Ledingham, Global Vice President, Cybersecurity, Mastercard 📍 Presented at SANS Neurodiversity in Cybersecurity Summit 2025 Autism has played a significant role in shaping the landscape of cybersecurity, with many individuals on the spectrum demonstrating exceptional strengths in pattern recognition, attention to detail, and problem-solving. These abilities have advanced defenses against cyber threats and contributed to innovation in digital security.