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operation. By automating repetitive and mundane tasks, security analysts can free up their time to focus
on more strategic tasks that require human expertise.

Outsource some security tasks - By working with a security provider like Tech Mahindra, businesses can
tap into a team of experts who religiously keep up with the latest threats and vulnerabilities. This way,
companies can be sure that their data and systems are always protected against the latest threats.

Create a comprehensive security plan – The feeling of being constantly on alert can often lead to burnout.
Creating a comprehensive security plan can help to ease some of this burden, as it can provide a clear
and concise overview of the steps you need to take to keep your data and systems safe. By taking the
time to sit down and create a plan, you can make sure that you cover all the bases and reduce the
chances of becoming overwhelmed or burning out.

Get rid of unrealistic expectations of cyber security professionals - When people are constantly being told
that they need to be “on the lookout” for new threats, it can lead to feelings of anxiety and inadequacy.
It’s important to remember that no one is perfect and that it’s impossible to anticipate every single threat.

Take some burden off your IT team by ensuring that your whole organization is cyber security aware -
By doing this, you’re not only easing your IT team’s workload but also giving them the bandwidth to focus
on bigger projects.

To Summarize, the leaders must hold themselves accountable to reinvent the way they manage their
teams to promote better collaboration and growth. As a result, this will foster a work culture where cyber
defenders can do their best work. In a world full of unknown threats, the threat of employee burnout
among cybersecurity teams can and must be controlled.

About the Author

Kunal Purohit is the Chief Digital Servies Officer at Tech Mahindra. He heads
TechM’s digital and analytics capability solutions units (CSUs) globally. These
units build new solutions for enterprises going through digital transformation.

Kunal can be reached online on LinkedIn and at Tech Mahindra | Connected
World, Connected Experiences.

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