This article contains excerpts from a recent report we covered, providing statistics and insights into the levels of stress and burnout experienced by cybersecurity professionals.
The majority of cybersecurity professionals took time off work due to mental health issues
Hack The Box | Building a firewall to prevent cybersecurity burnout | June 2024
74% of cybersecurity professionals globally say they have taken time off work due to work-related mental health issues, with staff reporting an average of 3.4 sick days per year due to work-related mental health issues. 90% of CISOs say they are concerned about the impact of stress, fatigue, and burnout on employee well-being, but only 47% of CEOs seem to be similarly concerned about the impact of stress, fatigue, and burnout on their cybersecurity teams on increased errors. 89% of cybersecurity professionals say workload, the amount of projects they have to complete, and the time it takes to complete tasks are the main causes of burnout.
Cybersecurity professionals change strategies to combat AI-powered threats
Deep Instinct | Voice of SecOps 2024 | June 2024
The rise of adversarial AI is also taking a toll on cybersecurity professionals, with 66% admitting that their stress levels are worse than last year and 66% stating that AI is a direct cause of burnout and stress.
Cyber insurance is not a solution to paying ransoms
Veeam | 2024 Ransomware Trends Report | June 2024
When a cyberattack occurs, 45% of respondents report increased pressure on their IT and security teams, 26% experience a loss of productivity, and 25% experience disruptions to internal or customer-related services.
GenAI enables cybersecurity leaders to hire more entry-level talent
Splunk | State of Security 2024: The Race to Use AI | May 2024
76% of respondents said personal liability made the cybersecurity field less attractive, and 70% have considered leaving the field due to work-related stress.
Rapid growth of AI is forcing CISOs to adapt to new security risks
Trellix | The Mind of the CISO: Deciphering the Impact of GenAI | May 2024
With cyber attacks on the rise and the increasing pressures and responsibilities of AI, it’s no wonder that 90% of CISOs are feeling the pressure. The leading drivers of rising stress levels are the cybersecurity skills gap and the need to hire new employees with AI experience and knowledge (48%), while 38% of CISOs report that the need to train current employees in AI has increased their stress levels.
Human error remains considered cybersecurity’s biggest weakness
Proofpoint | 2024 CISO Voices | May 2024
In 2024, 53% of CISOs admit to burnout, up from 60% last year, while 66% feel they face excessive expectations, a steady increase from 61% last year and 49% in 2022.
IT and security professionals want more flexibility in the workplace
Ivanti | 2024 Everywhere Work Report | April 2024
23% of IT professionals say a colleague has quit their job due to burnout.
Unleashing the full potential of GenAI through work transformation
Accenture | Work, Workforce, and Workers: Reinventing the Workforce in the Age of Generative AI | January 2024
While 95% of workers find working at GenAI rewarding, 60% also worry about job loss, stress, and burnout.
Budget cuts have a negative impact on the mental health of IT decision makers
Integrity360 | Integrity360 Report | January 2024
60% of IT decision makers agree that budget cuts are having a negative impact on their mental health and wellbeing, and 63% of those surveyed said working in the cybersecurity industry has increased their stress and anxiety.
