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A Silent Threat Impacting Worldwide

February 5, 2024
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A Silent Threat Impacting  Worldwide

The cybersecurity landscape faces a nuanced adversary – burnout. Amid the relentless onslaught of cyber threats, cybersecurity experts and IT professionals globally are grappling with elevated levels of burnout and fatigue. This phenomenon, highlighted by a report from Sophos and Tech Research Asia, reveals that 90% of individuals across six Asia-Pacific markets, including Australia, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines, are experiencing burnout’s detrimental effects. The repercussions are stark, with an average productivity drop of 4.1 hours per week reported. Shockingly, 17% of cybersecurity professionals attribute burnout to cybersecurity breaches, emphasizing the critical link between mental well-being and effective cybersecurity defense.

The causes of burnout, as outlined in the Sophos report, include a confluence of factors such as resource shortages, management pressure, alert overload, and the demanding ‘always-on’ environment of the cybersecurity profession. Extended working hours, excessive responsibilities, and unrealistic expectations contribute significantly to this pervasive issue. A separate study by Gartner reinforces these findings, showcasing that over half of cybersecurity leaders have experienced burnout, often due to pressure to work late nights and weekends, excessive responsibilities, and unrealistic expectations. Strikingly, many individuals experiencing burnout fear negative repercussions and hesitate to inform their managers, underscoring the need for a more supportive cybersecurity culture.

In addressing burnout, the Gartner report suggests that adequate resources, executive leadership support, and recognition are crucial elements. As the cybersecurity landscape continuously evolves, it is imperative to acknowledge and mitigate burnout to sustain the effectiveness of cybersecurity professionals in safeguarding digital spaces.

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  • The real threat to cybersecurity isn’t cybercrime it’s burnout
Tags: AustraliaCyber NewsCyber News 2024Cyber threatsCybersecurityFebruary 2024IndiaMalaysiaSingaporeSophosTech Research Asia
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