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The human cost of cybersecurity

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Your security is more than just performance metrics. Uncover the hidden human costs of cyber resilience.

84% of UK cyber professionals face constant threats that could cost them their job.

Cyber attacks make headlines. The people protecting against them don’t.

We asked 501 UK cyber professionals about the true cost of their work.

What we found was a workforce that’s capable and committed, but operating under relentless strain that threatens both their careers and well-being.

They told us:

  • High stress is now persistent in cyber roles

  • Constant threats compound pressure and fatigue

  • Burnout and anxiety are reducing team capacity

  • Board behaviour has a big impact on pressure and outcomes

  • Why job security concerns are rising across the profession

Download the report. Discover the hidden human costs your cybersecurity strategy may be ignoring.

Download The Human Cost of Cybersecurity

Understand what cybersecurity really demands of its people and why:

  • 59% report permanently high stress
  • 64% have faced a serious incident
  • 27% have taken time away due to burnout or anxiety

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Author

Anna Webb

Head of Global Security Operations

Anna has over 20 years’ experience in operations management, major incident management, and cyber security. CISSP qualified, Anna is officially a Security Changemaker (Microsoft Security Excellence Awards).

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