Under Pressure: The Hidden Cybersecurity Threat

Bronwyn Boyle of Cybermindz on Why Psychological Resilience Is Mission Critical Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • June 11, 2025

Cybersecurity burnout isn't just a well-being issue, it's a security vulnerability. "If we're optimizing our tech stack, we should optimize our psychology stack as well," said Bronwyn Boyle, CISO and U.K. board member at Cybermindz.

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Research shows that burnout among cybersecurity teams introduces measurable cyber risk through higher attrition, increased sick days and impaired decision-making. When professionals are sleep-deprived and stressed, their ability to respond effectively to threats reduces significantly.

"If we're on the back foot with that in terms of our own psychological state, it makes it that bit easier for attackers to push their advantage home," Boyle said.

In this video interview with Information Security Media Group at Infosecurity Europe 2025, Boyle also discussed:

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