Burnout among chief information security officers (CISOs) poses a significant business risk beyond its personal impact, as it leads to high turnover, short tenures, and weakened security leadership continuity. Factors such as expanding job responsibilities, constant threat pressures, limited resources, and lack of enterprise-wide influence contribute to this issue, resulting in reactive security programs, increased costs, and diminished organizational resilience. Experts warn that addressing CISO burnout requires realistic job design, adequate support, authority, and resource allocation to ensure better retention and stronger business outcomes.
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