Have you experienced extreme stress or burnout while working in cybersecurity?

LeadershipSecurity & GRC

Yes; I had to take extended time off to recover18%

Yes; but I kept working anyway56%

Almost; I was able to catch it early and made changes17%

No; I have not experienced extreme stress or burnout8%

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IT Manager in Constructiona year ago

Thanks for the survey, I remember we have also a Gartner analysis about:
https://www.gartner.com/en/articles/cybersecurity-leaders-are-burned-out-here-s-why

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