Cyber Mindfulness Corner

The popular Cyber Wellbeing Corner will return to year’s International Cyber Expo, in partnership with popular wellbeing and productivity platform The Zensory. The Cyber Wellbeing Corner, a space dedicated to the wellbeing of cybersecurity professionals, will return to the event, held at Olympia London on 24th and 25th September 2024, for the second consecutive year. The initiative was a first for cyber industry exhibitions globally in 2023, showing ongoing commitment to bettering the wellbeing of cybersecurity...

It’s fair to say cyber security has a bad reputation. It’s portrayed as an industry full of stress, where sleepless nights are a prerequisite, and defenders have the weight of the world on their shoulders, while a world of adversaries work determinedly against them. As a frontline defender within the NHS, I can’t dispute some of this thinking. Cyber defence is a constant battle and taking your eye off the ball can have catastrophic consequences...

10th – 16th June 2024 is International Men’s Mental Health Week. It may feel like there are too many ‘awareness dates’, however this week is especially important. Men are far less likely to talk about mental health than women (it is thought that only 36% of referrals to NHS talking therapies are for men and 40% of men have never spoken about their mental health). This is despite the fact that three times as many...

Popular wellbeing and productivity platform The Zensory have partnered with renowned speaker Holly Foxcroft, Head of Neurodiversity in Cyber Research and Consulting at Stott and May, and NeuroCyber, the organisation dedicated to growing neurodiversity in the cyber sector through inclusive practices, to form the inaugural Inclusive Cyber Space at this year’s UK Cyber Week, held at Olympia London on April 17th-18th.  The cybersecurity industry faces a double threat: a vast skills gap and a looming...

As we delve deeper as an industry into the intersection of emotional well-being and cybersecurity, it has become more evident than ever before that workplace culture profoundly impacts cyber risk. It is critical we all recognise industry-specific challenges in a cyber-mature manner, so we can effectively support underserved sectors. It is important that we explore the implications of burnout on cybersecurity maturity within the Charity and SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) sectors, to better understand...

At the IT Security Guru we’re showcasing organisations that are passionate about making cybersecurity a healthier, more mindful industry. This week, Aaron Webb, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Jamf, spoke to the Gurus about how leaders can approach the burnout crisis in cybersecurity, what the future of the industry looks like if nothing changes, and why now is the time for change. How can business leaders best approach the burnout crisis? Aaron tells us three key...

We know that burnout is a problem for many people across the cybersecurity industry. We also know that in order to be the most secure we can be, we have to support those who secure us, whether that's through burnout prevention or career progression. Ciaran Luttrell, Senior Director, EMEA SOC Operations, at eSentire, takes a personalised approach when it comes to supporting his large SOC team. We spoke to Ciaran about managing SOC teams, the...

According to research by the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec), cybersecurity professionals report that the industry is "booming", but 22% of staff report to work unsafe hours. This research, revealed in the Security Profession Survey 2022-2023, gives an insight into the state of the industry at present. In times of economic turmoil, it's natural to worry. Recent statistics have shown that around 1 in 10 members of the general public are considering turning to...

At the IT Security Guru we’re showcasing organisations that are passionate about making cybersecurity a healthier, more mindful industry. This week, Gemma Gilderdale, Head of People at Pentest People, spoke to the Gurus about Pentest People's innovative wellbeing support, the future of cybersecurity, and why nurturing new talent is key. Many organisation's view wellbeing as a tick-box exercise at most, if specifically considered at all. Budgets are tight, resources are stretched, so naturally wellbeing (often deemed...

Today, new research from Adarma has revealed that organisations believe that they are at significant risk of cyberattacks due to stressed and exhausted staff. The report, entitled “A False Sense of Cybersecurity: How Feeling Safe Can Sabotage Your Business,” highlights the worry faced by cybersecurity professionals when it comes to security, the skills shortage, and poor wellbeing. Additionally, the report highlights how diversifying the talent pool can be instrumental in closing the skills gap and...