Survey Report 2023: Implications of Stress on CISOs
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CISO is a role that takes a toll. The smaller the company, the more likely it is for members of the security team to feel stretched thin. But how does that constant pressure impact the mental health of industry professionals and the bottom line of their employers?
Our new survey seeks to capture quantitatively a snapshot of CISO mental health across SMBs today. Hundreds of responses shed light on the root causes of acute stressors — and opportunities to alleviate the pressure.
In cybersecurity, stress is the norm 94% of CISOs say they are stressed at work.
Stress weakens security 65% of CISOs say stress compromises their ability to protect their organization.
Stress drives churn 74% of CISOs had team members quit last year due to on-the-job stress.
Stress exacts a physical toll 77% of CISOs say work stress is damaging their physical health.
Solving the cybersecurity stress crisis
Interestingly, CISOs seeking stress reduction aren't desperate to expand their team's headcount. Here are the capabilities they crave to better cope with day-to-day IT challenges:
Automation
51% say that automating time-consuming repetitive manual tasks would be helpful.
Consolidation
57% said consolidating multiple security technologies on a single platform would decrease work-related stress
Expertise
49% say that having access to expert cybersecurity guidance and recommendations could reduce their stress.
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