A Survey-Based Quantitative Analysis of Stress Factors and Their Impacts Among Cybersecurity Professionals

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dc.contributor.authorArora, Sunil
dc.contributor.authorHastings, John
dc.date.accessioned2024-12-26T21:09:55Z
dc.date.available2024-12-26T21:09:55Z
dc.date.issued2025-01-07
dc.description.abstractThis study investigates the prevalence and underlying causes of work-related stress and burnout among cybersecurity professionals using a quantitative survey approach guided by the Job Demands-Resources model. Analysis of responses from 50 cybersecurity practitioners reveals an alarming reality: 44% report experiencing severe work-related stress and burnout, while an additional 28% are uncertain about their condition. The demanding nature of cybersecurity roles, unrealistic expectations, and unsupportive organizational cultures emerge as primary factors fueling this crisis. Notably, 66% of respondents perceive cybersecurity jobs as more stressful than other IT positions, with 84% facing additional challenges due to the pandemic and recent high-profile breaches. The study finds that most cybersecurity experts are reluctant to report their struggles to management, perpetuating a cycle of silence and neglect. To address this critical issue, the paper recommends that organizations foster supportive work environments, implement mindfulness programs, and address systemic challenges. By prioritizing the mental health of cybersecurity professionals, organizations can cultivate a more resilient and effective workforce to protect against an ever-evolving threat landscape.
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dc.identifier.doi10.24251/HICSS.2025.736
dc.identifier.isbn978-0-9981331-8-8
dc.identifier.othere058c06b-602c-45f6-af45-06a30ff750a4
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10125/109584
dc.relation.ispartofProceedings of the 58th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
dc.subjectOrganizational Cybersecurity: Advanced Cyber Defense, Cyber Analytics, and Security Operations
dc.subjectburnout, cybersecurity, cybersecurity professionals, mental health, work stress
dc.titleA Survey-Based Quantitative Analysis of Stress Factors and Their Impacts Among Cybersecurity Professionals
dc.typeConference Paper
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