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9 Tips to Avoid Burnout in Cybersecurity

When security professionals are at the end of their rope — feeling both mentally and physically exhausted — it's often because of burnout. Here are ways to combat it.

Joan Goodchild, Contributing Writer

May 30, 2024

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Cybersecurity is known for its high-stress environment, near-nonstop work cycles, and demanding nature. That takes a toll on on one's mental health — specifically in the form of burnout.

It's not hard to find evidence of pervasive burnout among security professionals. A recent Gartner Peer Community survey found 62% of IT and security leaders have experienced burnout, and that many CISOs plan to leave their jobs or careers due to what Gartner called "unique stressors." And a survey from Mimecast found 56% of cybersecurity workers experience increased work stress every year.

So what can be done? Here we examine nine tips for managing your stress and preventing burnout.

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About the Author

Joan Goodchild

Contributing Writer, Dark Reading

Joan Goodchild is a veteran journalist, editor, and writer who has been covering security for more than a decade. She has written for several publications and previously served as editor-in-chief for CSO Online.

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