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Key Factors and Measures to Address

Burnout in The Cybersecurity Field

The underlying threat to organizations

By Kunal Purohit, Chief Digital Services Officer, Tech Mahindra

In Today’s world Cyber-attacks may be on the rise, but one of the biggest threats to an organization’s
cybersecurity isn’t just hackers — it’s burnout among cybersecurity teams. The responsibility of
cybersecurity specialists has grown because of the evolution of technology and the rise in cybercrimes
and threats. Professionals in the fast-paced and demanding field of cybersecurity require a high degree
of expertise and focus. They must keep up with the most recent threats, vulnerabilities, and technology
because it is a sector that is continuously changing. This can be time-consuming and demanding,
particularly when combined with a heavy workload.

2022 data from a survey shows that 84% of cyber security professionals experienced extreme stress or
burnout, 65% have considered leaving their job because of stress, and 53% of workers have resigned.

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