PR: NeuroCyber CIC enhances leadership team to champion neurodiversity in cyber security

NeuroCyber, a Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to fostering neurodiversity in the cybersecurity sector through the promotion and support of more inclusive practices, has announced the appointment of two new directors. This move comes as part of the organisation’s drive to enhance outcomes for neurodivergent people in the industry and its ambitious plans for 2025 and beyond.

The new directors are Allie Andrews, CEO at PRPR, who has worked successfully promoting the cyber industry for over 25 years and Debbie Jones, COO at PRPR, who has been forging partnerships and running events in the cyber industry for ten years, following 12 years in the police force.

As well as extensive industry experience and a passion for diversity and inclusion, they also have personal experience of neurodiversity.

They join existing directors, Mike Spain, founder of NeuroCyber, and Steph Aldridge, who work closely with advisory boards, where a balance of neurodivergent people, senior managers within cyber security functions, and corporate diversity and inclusion specialists combine their voices.

“Allie and Debbie have passionately supported NeuroCyber for a number of years and we appreciate the diverse skills and passion for positive change they provide,” explained Mike Spain. “By appointing them as directors, NeuroCyber is getting additional support that understands both the industry and neurodivergent voices. I look forward to us working together to introduce new initiatives that will grow understanding of the value of a properly supported neurodiverse workforce and improve working environments for all.”

NeuroCyber is a network of passionate industry volunteers led by a board of directors who are, or have connections to, brilliant neurodivergent people. NeuroCyber is driven by a need to improve career outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and to enrich the cyber security sector. The aim is to positively impact the cyber skills gap in the UK by helping its neurodiverse workforce thrive.

As part of the NeuroCyber’s ramping up of activities in 2025, it is launching ‘The Inclusive Cyber Space™’ which will provide support for industry events. There will also be a programme of workshops, webinars, top tips, best practice and other published information.

To support this activity NeuroCyber is looking to increase its pool of volunteers to contribute to its work. To find out more about this contact: neurocyber@prpr.co.uk

About NeuroCyber

We are a network of passionate industry volunteers led by a Board who are, or have connections to, brilliant neurodivergent people. We are driven to improve career outcomes for neurodivergent colleagues, to enrich the sector and thereby positively impact the cyber skills gap in the UK.

About PRPR

Established more than 30 years ago, PRPR is a UK-based public relations agency specialising in cybersecurity. With a proven track record of delivering impactful PR campaigns, PRPR partners with clients to elevate their brand visibility, manage reputations, and drive business growth.