""Cybersecurity has become a victim of its own effectiveness. When teams do their job well, the absence of incidents leads to complacency at senior levels.""
""At the same time, AI is expanding the threat surface and increasing the volume, speed, and complexity of what security teams have to deal with.""
""That combination is a powerful driver of burnout and attrition, with a workforce carrying huge responsibility with limited recognition.""
In 2025, cybersecurity professionals experienced notable pay stagnation, with 77% in the UK and 71% globally receiving no salary increase. In contrast, 45% of all tech workers received raises. This trend has led to low workplace satisfaction among security staff, who rank among the least satisfied workers despite high demand for their skills. Complacency at the board level, driven by effective security teams, contributes to this stagnation, while increasing threats from AI and legacy technology add pressure on security professionals.
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