Cyber Mindfulness Corner

As I step out of our London office at lunchtime, I’m bombarded with establishments that promote ‘wellness’ in their description. From the £12 salad bar to the yoga and meditation studio, the nail salon to the library, I’m faced with a plethora of options to contribute to my physical, social, mental or intellectual wellbeing. In post-pandemic times, it seems we’ve put more focus on making sure we have a balanced lifestyle. Wellness doesn’t stop in...

The cybersecurity landscape is always changing, and women are increasingly being given a platform to break down barriers and advance in an area that has traditionally been dominated by men. Organisations like CyberWomen@Warwick, and by extension, CyberWomen Groups C.I.C., are assisting in this change and providing that platform to champion for women in cyber whilst paving the way for a brighter and better future. In this blog post, we'll explore what CyberWomen@Warwick does, delve into...

Let's talk about presenteeism. Simply put, presenteeism is when an employee is constantly showing up at work, despite being unwell. In today's hybrid world, this could mean either physically showing up at the office or logging on at home. As well as accounting for showing up when you're physically or mentally unwell, symptoms also include not taking holidays, being 'contactable' outside of work hours, and so much more. In the long run, presenteeism isn't good...

In an increasingly digital world, cybersecurity has become a critical aspect of our daily lives, with our personal information, financial data, and even national security at stake. However, as the field of cybersecurity continues to evolve, a glaring lack of diversity persists. The underrepresentation of certain groups, including women, minority communities, and individuals with diverse backgrounds, not only deprives the industry of valuable perspectives, innovative ideas and thought leadership, but also poses a significant risk...

According to a 2023 report by Cynet, 94% of surveyed CISOs are grappling with work-induced stress, with 65% admitting to its impact on their organizational defense capabilities. Moreover, approximately 8 in 10 employees note that work-linked stress adversely affects their physical and mental health. Stress impacts cybersecurity on two fronts. Cyber professionals are contending with ongoing threats and enduring taxing hours, which lead to errors and compromised judgments. Simultaneously, strained employees exhibit reduced threat awareness,...

At the IT Security Guru we’re showcasing organisations that are passionate about making cybersecurity a healthier, more mindful industry. This week's guest has set up a dedicated organisation to do just that! Peter Coroneos, Founder and Executive Chairman at Cybermindz, spoke to the Gurus about the importance of supporting the wellbeing of cybersecurity professionals and why the time is now for change. Peter is a cybersecurity veteran, with years of experience across the cyber and...

With the deadline for this year's Security Serious Unsung Heroes nominations rapidly approaching, our Gurus spoke to Christine Gordon-Bennett, Manager Cybersecurity Awareness at Nedbank, who was last year's winner of the Wellbeing Advocate Award. We asked her about the importance of leading by example, what she's been up to in the year since her win, and what makes a good wellbeing advocate. Why is it important that cybersecurity leaders take a stance on wellbeing? Gordon-Bennett...

At the IT Security Guru, we often talk a lot about the stresses faced by the industry leaders. New research by Kin + Carta has revealed that 94% of business leaders globally admit that "tech anxiety" keeps them up at night. The survey also revealed that this anxiety is as a result of the rapid pace of digital and technological change, and is promoting top executives to invest more in digital transformation. "Tech anxiety" is...

An organisation's attitudes to cybersecurity are almost as important as the steps taken to prevent such attacks. Regardless, when something does go wrong, blame culture tends to run rife. With rising fear of litigation, a human tendency to want to know who's responsible and increased attacks across the board, business and security leaders must decide to foster a culture of free of blame - or not. Mistakes happen, but when mixed with fear, shame and...

We all know that cybersecurity is stressful; we've seen the many stats that say that professionals are burnt out and stressed. But what the industry needs is changemakers and people willing to lead the movement towards a healthier future. Today, The Nineteen Group has announced that they are revolutionising wellbeing support for professionals at cybersecurity exhibitions. Enter The International Cyber Expo's Cyber Wellbeing Corner, the first of its kind at cybersecurity exhibitions globally. The Nineteen Group...