In cybersecurity, a vulnerability is a weakness. It’s a bad thing. Defences must be strong, unbreakable, and hardened against threats 24/7. The same sentiment seems to extend to its professionals, whether we recognise it or not. As a result, a whole host of mental health issues run rife throughout the industry. We must change that. It’s time that we take a more human approach to the mental health and burnout crisis that plagues cybersecurity.
First, we must recognise that there is a problem – and enough surveys have shown us the worrying reality. For example, The State of Mental Health in Cybersecurity 2022 report by Tines found that 64% of security professionals have had their mental health affected by their work. That same survey also found that over 50% of these professionals have been prescribed medication to help with their mental health. We have found ourselves in a perfect storm for mental health issues to manifest; there’s mounting pressure from all angles, cybercriminals becoming more sophisticated, alert fatigue, reduced budgets, and the much discussed and very real cybersecurity skills gap, amongst other factors. Enough is enough.
Once we’ve acknowledged the problem, we must do something about it. Now is the time for change. We cannot delay it any further; the problem will only worsen. That’s why The Gurus are committed to speak up and use our platform for good, alongside the industry’s trailblazers. What we need now is changemakers.
Enter: The Cyber Mindfulness Corner.
What is ‘Cyber Mindfulness’?
Cyber Mindfulness was coined to solidify a new approach that unites cybersecurity and mindfulness. It emphasises the human aspect of cybersecurity, without which the industry would be nothing. It’s a more holistic approach to tackling ..
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