Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
More than 8 out of 10 cyber security professionals in the UK are working weekends, causing burnout and impacting cyber resilience. The main concerns for these professionals include ransomware, data breaches, and unauthorized access to cloud services.
Article Summary:
A recent survey of 1,200 cyber security professionals reveals that a majority of them are working weekends due to the pressure of their job, with 81% in the UK working overtime. The main concerns for these professionals include ransomware, data breaches, unauthorized access to cloud services, and misconfigured cloud storage.
Researchers warn that the current threat landscape and rampant skills shortages are creating a culture of overworking for security professionals, leading to burnout and impacting cyber resilience. Due to a lack of internal expertise, many professionals engage third-party cyber security experts to help manage the workload.
Past studies have shown that interruptions in personal lives and unpaid overtime are common among security professionals, with burnout affecting C-suite executives’ ability to make critical decisions. The industry is calling for a change to ensure a healthier work-life balance and better cyber security practices.
