"32% Of Cybersecurity Leaders Considering Quitting Their Jobs"

According to BlackFog research, 32 percent of CISOs or IT Security DMs in the UK and the US are considering leaving their current organization. One-third of those considering leaving their current job would do so within the next six months. This study, which looked into the frustrations and challenges that cybersecurity professionals face, also emphasized the impact of cyber incidents on turnover and job security. It was discovered that 41 percent of those who had previously served as a CISO or IT security leader at another organization either left or were let go due to an attack or data breach. When asked what aspect of their job they disliked the most, 30 percent said it was the lack of work-life balance, while 27 percent said it was too much time spent on firefighting rather than strategic issues. However, their role in keeping their organization safe from cyber threats was valued, with 44 percent of respondents stating that being the company's 'protector' and being able to keep everyone working securely is the most enjoyable aspect of their job. Fifty-two percent revealed having difficulty keeping up with new frameworks and models, such as zero trust. A further 20 percent considered it a "serious challenge" to keep their teams' skill levels in line with these. Fifty-four percent felt they were unable to keep up with information on the most recent cybersecurity solutions, such as anti-data exfiltration. Forty-three percent of respondents said it was difficult to keep up with the latest cybersecurity innovations. This number varied by country, with 49 percent of respondents in the US agreeing versus 36 percent in the UK. This article continues to discuss key findings from BlackFrog's survey of CISOs or IT Security DMs in the UK and the US. 

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