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Defensive security is a challenging job. The individuals on the front lines of this defense—blue teams and Security Operations Center (SOC) engineers— shoulder the critical responsibilities of cataloging and protecting systems and devices, managing vulnerabilities, continuously monitoring, and responding to endless threats. 

A survey revealed that 82% of 1,100 Australian knowledge workers are feeling burnt out, with more than a third or 36% feeling extremely burnt out, more than any other country surveyed.

GUEST RESEARCH: A survey commissioned by UiPath, a leading enterprise automation software company, found that 78% of Australian workers are experiencing burnout.

Despite the majority (70%) of Australian employers being more concerned about their staff leaving their organisation in 2023 compared to 2022, many have stated that they are unable to address their employees’ concerns to entice them to stay,, according to new research.

As October’s Mental Health Month and Cybersecurity Awareness Month both draw to a close, a new study from not-for-profit cyber mental health support initiative, Cybermindz.org is showing early evidence of burnout in cyber professionals, signalling a potential loss of skills to a critical part of the economy.

A world-wide survey of over 2300 security decision-makers has found workers are over-worked and stressed.

New research from Citrix has revealed while two-thirds of young Australian workers are pursuing flexible working arrangements, they are also the most likely cohort to experience burnout.

PAXUS: When the highly successful American businesswoman and HuffPost founder Arianna Huffington physically collapsed from exhaustion, she turned the experience into a wake-up call about the need for better work-life balance. Recognising the link between well-being and performance, she went on to establish a new global business that raises awareness about managing stress and preventing burnout.

SPONSORED NEWS: When the highly successful American businesswoman and HuffPost founder Arianna Huffington physically collapsed from exhaustion, she turned the experience into a wake-up call about the need for better work-life balance. Recognising the link between well-being and performance, she went on to establish a new global business that raises awareness about managing stress and preventing burnout.