2022

State of
Mental Health in
Cybersecurity

We surveyed 1,027 security professionals to put some hard up-to-date numbers behind their mental health.

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A word from
Eoin Hinchy

CEO & Co-Founder, Tines

Security teams are not immune from mental health issues.

In my fifteen years of being a security practitioner, working on incident response and leading security teams, I saw firsthand how burnout impacted my team. The increased pressures of the past few years, remote work, the talent shortage, job duty frustrations, and other challenges are creating environments where mental health is wearing thin.

But what are team leaders doing to increase the conversation around mental health and provide resources and tools to their staff in order for them to do their best work? Are security team members managing their mental health so that they’re unencumbered by the frustrations of their job? Or are they burdened with their workplace’s rising stress?

Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we wanted to better understand the current state of mental health and wellness amongst cybersecurity practitioners. We surveyed 1,027 members of security teams from both the United States and Europe to examine their daily struggles, how they rank their mental health, and if they’re approaching workplace situations and scenarios in healthy ways.

Security leaders want to see their teams succeed and thrive. Let these findings help you better understand the current state of your team’s mental health and wellness so you can make proactive improvements this Mental Health Awareness Month.