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🗣️ New Analyst Chat Episode! Burnout, fatigue, depression: This episode is all about the mental health challenges faced by cybersecurity professionals, highlighting the increasing pressures and responsibilities in the field. Matthias Reinwarth invited experts Sarb S. and Dr. Kashyap T. to discuss the impact of these challenges on individuals and organizations, emphasizing the need for better support systems, transparency, and proactive strategies to promote mental well-being in the cybersecurity industry. Watch in full: https://lnkd.in/e6akHj92 #MentalHealth #Cybersecurity #CRE2024

🌍💚Today on World Mental Health Day, we’re shining a light on an often overlooked but critical topic. In our latest blog, The Overlooked Connection Between Cyber security and Mental Health, we explore the impact of working in such a high-pressure environment and why it’s vital to address mental wellbeing in our industry. Join us in raising awareness and learn how we can better protect not only our data, but also our minds. 👉 Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/eJN4UkCa #WorldMentalHealthDay #CyberSecurity #MentalHealthMatters #NormCyber #DataProtection #DigitalWellbeing

Join us for our latest webinar and discussion during Mental Health Awareness Week! We're partnering with the Mental Health in Cyber Security Foundation to delve into "Mental Health in Cyber Security: Do we need greater transparency?" In today's fast-paced and demanding cyber security landscape, the well-being of professionals in the field is paramount. We will delve into the challenges of stress, burnout, and mental health within the cyber security community and explore the necessity for greater transparency in addressing these issues. 🗓️ May 15th at 14:00 BST. Reserve your spot now! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #CyberSecurity #Webinar

Join us for our latest webinar and discussion during Mental Health Awareness Week! We're partnering with the Mental Health in Cyber Security Foundation to delve into "Mental Health in Cyber Security: Do we need greater transparency?" In today's fast-paced and demanding cyber security landscape, the well-being of professionals in the field is paramount. We will delve into the challenges of stress, burnout, and mental health within the cyber security community and explore the necessity for greater transparency in addressing these issues. 🗓️ May 15th at 14:00 BST. Reserve your spot now! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #CyberSecurity #Webinar

Call us opportunistic, but since mental health and cybersecurity awareness months coincide, we were curious to see what might happen if we took the liberty of merging them. Today is therefore Day One of our international Mental Health in Cybersecurity Month. Our motive was simple, yet oddly compelling. To bring more focus and action to an issue that *consistently ranks in the top three* among industry leadership concerns…burnout and resultant skills loss. Our three major themes are: • RECOGNITION • VALIDATION • & HOPE These turn out to be three of the most fundamental human psychological needs. But in cyber, they are game changers. For more, head over to https://lnkd.in/g-ND77UD. Thanks to Commvault and Mimecast who have come in as an early partners. “We give back” is a powerful way to signal your respect for the community you serve. Cybermindz.org Tinesh Chhaya Jay Hira Chirag D Joshi Tony Vizza Mark Alba Eleni Thalia Hillary Blair Bisset Richard Miller Bronwyn B. #cybersecurity #burnoutprevention #CISO

In an article published by ISACA, studies found that 51% of cybersecurity professionals have been prescribed medication for their mental health. Some may find this data shocking, or even disturbing! The truth is that there is a mental health crisis within our industry. Long hours, fast approaching deadlines, and completely full workloads have led to many of our industry colleagues feeling stressed and burnt out. At this year’s RSA Conference, we will be sponsoring Mind Over Cyber, an initiative founded by Carlos Guerrero, George Kamide, and Maria Graham to raise awareness about this issue. Here is what is included in the event: 🥞 Free breakfast! 🧘♂️ Expert-led Mindfulness Workshop 🎙️ Podcast interviews on resilience! 💪 The Ally Armband Challenge to push back on sexual harassment at conferences! 🎟️ Raffle for security leaders to win a virtual workshop for their entire infosec team (because we know not everyone can make it to RSA)! 🎟️ Raffle to win a Cybersecurity Executive Coaching Package ($650 value)! 📱125 free 90-trial codes to try the Ten Percent Happier Meditation app! 📒 Free takeaway meditation guides and intention notebooks. We hope to see you there! #mindfulness #RSA #cybersecurity #mentalhealth https://lnkd.in/eGX2ymHV

🌍 It's #WorldMentalHealthDay, and it's time we start normalizing these conversations—especially in high-pressure industries like cybersecurity. I recently sat down with Aarti Gadhia on my podcast to talk about the importance of mental health in our field. Here's a short excerpt where she talks about why addressing stress, burnout, and well-being should be a regular part of our conversations. We protect data and systems every day, but let's not forget to protect ourselves too. 💻🧠 Catch the full episode on YouTube here: https://lnkd.in/gJHeYncw Other channels in the comments below. #WorldMentalHealthDay #Cybersecurity #MentalHealthMatters #NormalizeTheConversation

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Of all the must reads you come across on a daily basis: this one should definitely be on your list! #forrester #cybersecurity #burnout #mentalhealth #securityprofessionals

As cybersecurity professionals, we face unique stressors and challenges that can take a toll on our mental well-being. Inspired by the insightful article "Mental Fortress" by Robledo Thoughts (https://lnkd.in/egyzsNRi), I want to share a positive "script" each week to help us stay resilient, focused and mentally strong.   Based on I. C. Robledo’s article, these self-talk scripts can help cancel out the mental loops that keep us stuck in anxious or depressive or other harmful thought loops.   Just as we fortify our systems against cyber threats, we must also strengthen our minds against stress and burnout.   So without further ado, here's this week's Mental Firewall script:   "I navigate the dark web of my fears with the light of introspection, guided by the ethical hacking principles of honesty and courage."   And here's a second one as a bonus for accepting me in your cybersecurity community. I'm grateful for the opportunity to contribute and to be a part of your cybersecurity community. It means a lot to me, and I'm sincerely appreciative.   "I am the DLP solution for my own energy, preventing toxic people and situations from exfiltrating my joy and motivation."   Together, we can normalize prioritizing mental wellbeing in the cybersecurity world and support each other in becoming more resilient defenders - both on the digital frontlines and in our own headspace.   I hope these weekly reminders will help you stay grounded and maintain a healthy, balanced mindset. Let me know your thoughts! If you believe it might benefit someone, kindly pass it along to them. I wish you an awesome week!    #CybersecurityWellness #ResilienceMindset   Disclaimer: While I aim to spread positivity and inspiration, please remember that I am not a mental health professional; if you are struggling, don't hesitate to reach out to a qualified expert for support. Affirmations were generated with the assistance of Perplexity AI, an artificial intelligence tool.