"Burnout among chief information security officers (CISOs) and cyber professionals is no longer a fringe concern - it is a persistent and growing crisis within the industry. Despite holding senior titles, many CISOs operate in environments where their roles are misunderstood, under-supported, and burdened with unrealistic expectations. Cyber security has evolved alongside business functions rather than being fully integrated into them. This historical separation has created a cultural and operational disconnect, leaving many cyber professionals isolated."
"A key issue is the widespread misconception that CISOs are simply senior technical experts. In reality, the role demands strategic oversight, leadership, and governance. Yet many CISOs are promoted from technical backgrounds without the necessary development in communication, leadership, and business acumen. They are expected to maintain deep technical expertise while simultaneously operating as high-level strategists - a duality that few other C-suite roles are asked to maintain."
Burnout among chief information security officers (CISOs) and cyber professionals has become a persistent industry crisis. Many CISOs work in environments where roles are misunderstood, under-supported, and burdened with unrealistic expectations. Cybersecurity evolved alongside business functions rather than being fully integrated, creating cultural and operational disconnects that isolate cyber teams. Daily demands — operations, incident response, threat monitoring, and strategic contribution — frequently exceed available resources. CISO responsibilities require strategic oversight, leadership, governance, and technical depth, yet many receive limited development in communication, leadership, or business acumen. Blurred boundaries and remote-work isolation intensify workloads and burnout. Clear role definitions, organisational maturity, and leadership development are essential to address the problem.
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