Your Security Team is Overworked: How to Give Time Back

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There is a lot of pressure on the security team within any organization, as they work to firefight a range of threats from different directions. With all this, they can often feel overwhelmed and burned out which can lead to costly breaches. So how do you give them time back so that they can do their work effectively and efficiently?

27 January 2022

With 67% of organizations currently facing a shortage in cybersecurity staff, the responsibility for safeguarding digital assets falls disproportionately on overworked teams. Already stretched thin by the expanding threat landscape and limited resources, many security professionals are working above and beyond their prescribed hours, while 90% have admitted to working whilst on vacation.

A reliable security team needs regular time off in order to function effectively and react as required when faced with a threat. Today’s growing attack surface requires high levels of vigilance from security teams, which can be exhausting, especially if they’re reliant on technologies that may not be up to standard. However, there are solutions available that can give your security team the chance to perform at their best, ensuring they’re not at risk of overwork or stress.