Work is defined as “an activity involving mental or physical effort done to achieve a purpose or result.” Ok, but does it have to suck, being stressful, and burning people out? No! Let’s discuss this.
Lately, at least in the cybersecurity and technology industry, talking about burnout has become a common topic. There are talks at conferences, some companies are addressing the issue, and plenty of articles in many newspapers and magazines.
It certainly is not a new thing, but why do we talk more about it nowadays, and are we doing enough to address the issue?
In this podcast, we welcome back Stacy Thayer and open the conversation to a societal view. It is not just one industry problem but is something that may have deep roots in our society.
Join us and let us know your thoughts.
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Here is the link to the first podcast published in the Redefining Cybersecurity Channel:
https://redefining-cybersecurity.simplecast.com/episodes/trying-to-be-everything-to-everyone-lets-talk-about-burnout-a-conversation-with-stacy-thayer-black-hat-2022-and-def-con-30-las-vegas-event-coverage-redefining-cybersecurity-podcast-with-sean-martin-and-marco-ciappelli
About the session, "Trying to Be Everything to Everyone: Let’s Talk About Burnout"
Research shows computer security professionals describe the computer security industry as a high-risk yet high-reward profession with negative effects on the workforce. There is an estimated 805,000 computer security professionals working in the US, but meeting the business demand for computer security professionals would require 62% industry growth. This leaves those in the field understaffed and highly stressed, ultimately leading to burnout. Stress and burnout can lead to mental fatigue, which can negatively impact motivation and engagement. It can also cause diminishing focus and performance levels, and have a negative impact on operational security, satisfaction, and performance, both in the office and at home. This talk will discuss the existing research on burnout in the computer security industry and will discuss what really causes burnout, why it happens, and what you can do to mitigate it, including setting healthy boundaries, avoiding guilt, realistic ways to manage anxiety, and honest self-talk so you can identify what is needed to refill your energy and passion.
I will discuss how to recognize burnout in hidden places and explore the root causes of it.
I will address what to do about it – going beyond simply meditation, exercise, and healthy eating. If it was that easy, we would all be doing that. This talk is unique in that it will utilize a knowledge of practical psychology to keep it real and use behavioral change models as a guide for reducing burnout. How do you find motivation, appreciation, and time for yourself when it feels like the world around you is demanding you give more? You will leave this talk with a better understanding of how burnout happens, your personal relationship to burnout, and an idea of what to do to help reduce, relieve, and manage it.
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Guest
Stacy Thayer
Ph.D, Clinical and Organizational/Business Psychology, Norfolk State University [@Norfolkstate]
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacythayer/
On Twitter | https://twitter.com/DrStacyThayer
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Resources
Previous Episode: https://itsprad.io/redefining-cybersecurity-74
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