Having robust information security systems in place is a requirement of doing business, not a ‘nice to have’. But to have a comprehensive security system, leaders need to engage with methods to look after their information security professionals too. It’s about people as much as it is hardware.
At the top of the information security hierarchy, one will typically find the chief information security officer (CISO). While they may be the overall boss, others responsible for information security are also vital. Survey after survey says many of these professionals can be subject to an incredibly stressful time; it is important that no one in your business aren’t included in this total.
A clear need for care
In the latest Chartered Institute of Information Security’s (CIISec) State of the Profession report cyber security experts said work keeps them awake at night. Half (50%) cited day-to-day stress or workload, while 32% cited suffering a cyber attack.
Along with stresses keeping information security professionals up at night, experts in the sector battle an ‘always on’ culture that seriously affects mental health. In Deep Instinct’s 2022 Voice of SecOps report,…
