Security News > 2020 > June > Cybersecurity pros are working harder than ever during the pandemic
Scott Matteson: What are the challenges cybersecurity professionals are facing during the pandemic?
Bindu Sundaresan: For cybersecurity teams across the globe, COVID-19 has presented a real-world stress test of how well their security controls as well as response strategies are working and also how effective they are in terms of providing the resilience needed by organizations today.
Pair this with the fact that cybercriminals are taking advantage of the pandemic in their latest tactics-ranging from spear phishing to hacking home routers-and cybersecurity professionals have found themselves busier than ever before.
Jon Check: Cybersecurity professionals are very dedicated, and working from home makes it even harder for them to take good mental health breaks to combat burnout.
Humayun Zafar: Cybersecurity work even before the pandemic did not really have a traditional workweek.