Summary
The article discusses increasing burnout among cybersecurity professionals. Stress factors include the constant threat of cyberattacks and the expectation to work beyond regular hours. The intensity of the job and rising demands, like facing aggressive hacking attempts, contribute to employee dissatisfaction.
Key Facts
- Cyberattacks have notably disrupted UK retailers in the past year.
- Burnout is common in the cybersecurity industry, with professionals often feeling overwhelmed.
- Cybersecurity jobs are demanding, often requiring work beyond regular office hours.
- The ISC2 Workforce Study shows declining job satisfaction in the cybersecurity field.
- Aggressive cyberattacks, including those backed by nation states, are targeting critical sectors.
- Hackers from North Korea have been notably active in cybercrime, stealing significant amounts of digital currency.
- The digitization of operations makes organizations more vulnerable to cyberattacks, increasing stress for cybersecurity workers.
- Staff turnover is high, especially in entry-level cybersecurity roles, partly due to burnout.
