Stress and burnout are having a massive impact on cybersecurity teams, leaving people and businesses more vulnerable than ever. Cybersecurity professionals are “reaching their breaking point” as ransomware attacks increase and create new risks for people and businesses. By Owen Hughes.
A global study of 1,100 cybersecurity professionals by Mimecast found that one-third are considering leaving their role in the next two years due to stress and burnout.
Nearly two-thirds (64%) of cybersecurity leaders surveyed by Mimecast said they had experienced at least one ransomware attack in the past year, while 77% said the number of cyberattacks against their company had either increased or stayed the same since 2021… These attacks have “personal consequences” for the wellbeing of cybersecurity professionals, Mimecast found: more than half (54%) of respondents agreed that ransomware attacks had a negative impact on their mental health, while 56% reported that their role gets more stressful each year.
One-third of teams reported an increased number of burnout-related absences following an attack. In addition, 34% of cybersecurity leaders reported difficulties in recruiting IT staff once an attack has taken place, making it even more difficult for organizations to prevent incidents in the future. Follow the link to the full article for more details!
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