CISOs face unprecedented burnout from relentless cyberattacks and insufficient support, risking critical infrastructure. Many feel accountable for breaches yet lack resources, leading to mental fatigue, repeated incidents, and decreased innovation. Factors include high accountability, regulatory overload, and isolation. Addressing this requires aligning authority with accountability, promoting shared security responsibility, and enhancing work-life balance. Failure to tackle burnout jeopardizes operational stability and cybersecurity effectiveness.
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