As published in the July/August 2020 edition of InfoSecurity Professional Magazine
By Michael M. Hanna, CISSP
Defenders of the cyber domain carry a significant weight because of the demands placed upon them. In addition to the technical skills needed to protect companies and entire communities, cybersecurity professionals must have the know-how to protect information systems and data that support national security requirements, critical infrastructure and/or sensitive customer details. Our actions directly serve to protect and sup-port our families, significant others, friends and colleagues. These responsibilities surely carry a weight for us all and incur considerable stress. How could they not?
The stressors we experience on a daily basis can influence our well-being, on and off the job. Compound these daily stressors with “black swan” events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and we have a recipe for significant mental hardships.
Inappropriately managing stress within security departments and teams invites unwanted consequences and results. Organizations may suffer from decreased levels of trust, lower performance and productivity, and higher instances of illness among employees. This, in turn, may result in higher risks to the organization and its employees.
Life hacks provide some benefits in managing stress through high-level tips, but by truly understanding stress models founded in psychology, leaders can establish appropriate practices and promote behaviors to better support the wellness of their cybersecurity professionals.
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