Cybersecurity Burnout: When Protecting Data Becomes Hazardous to Your Health
Cybersecurity burnout is no joke, but telling your boss you need a break shouldn’t be either! With 45% of leaders turning to vices to cope, it’s clear that stress is turning into burnout. Remember, a quick hack won’t cut it. Try therapy—it’s like a firewall for your mental health!
Hot Take:
When cybersecurity leaders start contemplating life on a deserted island over their current jobs, it’s time for a serious sit-down chat. Apparently, 45% of them are turning to booze or drugs to keep their sanity, and 69% have become social hermits. Maybe it’s time to swap firewalls for yoga mats?
Key Points:
- A quarter of cybersecurity leaders want to quit due to burnout.
- 45% of them have used drugs or alcohol to cope with job stress.
- Burnout is recognized by WHO, but not yet by the DSM.
- Addressing burnout requires understanding and managing chronic stress.
- Supportive work environments and therapy are key in managing burnout.
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