The heavy responsibility of securing organizations against cyber-attacks is overwhelming and weighs heavier on security professionals, recent data shows. In fact, fifty-six percent of team members say their work stress grows yearly and there are no signs of slowing for 2023.
Obviously, this growing trend of work-related stress in IT security is not only a concern for employee well-being but for the health of the security infrastructure they’re responsible for.
Cybersecurity burnout makes businesses vulnerable to attacks. Security infrastructure doesn't work without IT staff expertise and requires proper configuration and routine maintenance for optimal performance.
Symptoms of security burnout include anger, isolation, loss of focus, and general unhappiness with work. Here are some ways to spot potential burnout in your IT department and start fixing the underlying issues at hand.