A recent study has found that cyberattacks are on the rise, leading to increased stress among cybersecurity professionals. According to a survey from ISACA, over two-thirds of cybersecurity experts say their job has become more stressful in the past five years, impacting their overall wellbeing.
The main reasons for this stress include the rapidly changing and complex cybersecurity landscape, with 40% of professionals citing insufficient training for staff and 47% facing challenges with hiring and retention. Additionally, almost half of respondents believe their budget is too low, and a third feel that cybersecurity risks are not prioritized within their organizations.
Despite these challenges, only 38% of respondents feel confident in their team’s ability to detect and respond to cyber threats. Furthermore, 41% have reported an increase in the number of attacks, with social engineering, unpatched system DoS, and malware being the most common vectors.
Chris Dimitriadis, Chief Global Strategy Officer for ISACA, emphasizes the importance of overcoming funding and staffing hurdles in order to strengthen security resilience across industries. With cyberattacks becoming more frequent and sophisticated, the average cost of resolving a data breach now exceeds £3.5 million.
As cybersecurity teams continue to face mounting pressure, it is crucial for organizations to prioritize cybersecurity measures and support their teams in combating evolving threats.