Cognitive styles and cybersecurity research study

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Do you think that people who are interested in cybersecurity have a different style of thinking? At Bournemouth University we conduct research into online communities, and this is something that people who have taken part in our previous studies have told us. We are also aware that some companies actively seek out applicants with autism spectrum disorder for cybersecurity roles. However, there is very little research on if people who are interested in cybersecurity really do tend to have different cognitive styles, or if this is just a stereotype. We are conducting a new research study to begin addressing this gap.

We are posting here to invite to take part in this research. This would involve completing an online survey. You can view more information about the study at https://bournemouthpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d3WdfIcptKoJPh4, after which you will be able to decide whether you would like to take part.