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# Kim Crawley - Cybersecurity writer and autistic advocate
- URL: https://katecarruthers.com/kim-crawley/
- Published: 2021-02-06T01:44:43.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-03T13:31:30.000Z
- Author: Kate Carruthers
- Tags: Diversity, Neurodivergence, podcast, ActuallyAutistic, trans rights, women, #wp, #Import 2026-10-03 23:30

Our guest on the pod today is [Kim Crawley](https://www.amazon.com/Kim-Crawley/e/B08L723KHY%3Fref=dbs%5Fa%5Fmng%5Frwt%5Fscns%5Fshare?ref=katecarruthers.com), who got her start in cybersecurity via an interest in malware. She shared about her career journey, and about her experiences as a [neurodivergent ](https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/neurodiversity/?ref=katecarruthers.com)person who is also a self-advocate for the autism community (check out the hashtag #ActuallyAutistic) . Kim also shares some good tips for staying safe online.

Check it out in video format below or audio on your favourite [podcast app](https://womenswork.me/conversations-with-annie-kate-links/?ref=katecarruthers.com).

> All matters red team, blue team, and purple team fascinate her. But she's especially fascinated by malware, social engineering, and advanced persistent threats.  
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> Kim's extracurricular activities include running an online cybersecurity event called DisInfoSec, and autistic self-advocacy. When she's not working, Kim loves JRPGs (especially the Persona series), trying to cook Japanese and Korean dishes, goth music and fashion, and falling down Wikipedia and TV Tropes rabbit holes.