[1]CISOs Hit the Bottle as Workplace Pressures Build - Infosecurity
Magazine:
I've largely stopped writing about the latest study or industry
analysis white paper. Rarely to they shed much new light on security.
This is an exception. The statistics in the article are jaw-dropping if
close to accurate. But this is the part that is scary:
As a result of these factors, the pressure is reaching boiling point
for many.
Over a quarter (27%) of CISOs polled said stress is impacting their
mental or physical health, while 23% said the role is damaging their
personal relationships. Even worse, 17% admitted they had turned to
medication or alcohol to deal with workplace stress.
Mental, emotional, and physical health all can take their toll on
well-being. But that 17% number is just as telling - what happens
during an event when the head of the organization is blotto?
"It's no surprise that CISOs are facing burnout. Many lack support
from within their organizations, and senior business leaders need to
face the facts: the threats are real, and CISOs need to be given the
resources and support to tackle them. If not, the board must face
the consequences."
The lack of support feeds into the cycle. Even if the CISO does have a
health or substance problem there may not be the mechanisms in place to
manage a response in lieu of top leadership. I wonder how may DR/BC/IR
tabletop exercises cover absent or impaired leadership?
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My original entry is here: [2]CISOs Hit the Bottle as Workplace
Pressures Build - Infosecurity Magazine. It posted Mon, 18 Feb 2019
13:33:41 +0000.
Filed under: business,
References
1.
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cisos-hit-the-bottle-as-workplace-1/
2.
https://www.prjorgensen.com/?p=2641
