Mon, 29 Sep 2025

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 Why burnout is a growing problem in cybersecurity

Facing increasing stress, cybersecurity professionals are dropping out of the workforce.

* Cybersecurity professionals are experiencing high levels of burnout, with 66% job satisfaction rate in 2024 down from previous year
* Burnout is a "major issue" in the sector due to increasing stress and demands on professionals who often work irregular hours and remain on call
* Hackers have become more aggressive and prepared to target critical national infrastructure, causing concern for cyber professionals
* North Korean hackers are particularly active and adept at using cybercrime, with US officials estimating half of their foreign currency acquisition comes from cyber theft
* Staff turnover is pronounced in entry-level roles, and constant alerts from warning systems can compound the problem
* Cybersecurity workers may be caught in a "blame culture" where their successes are low visibility, leaving them carrying a "low level of dread"
* Organizations and workers need to watch out for signs of stress before they turn into something more ominous.
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