Security News > 2021 > May > CISOs Struggle to Cope with Mounting Job Stress
The CISOs aren't OK. A new survey showed the pandemic has ratcheted up job pressure to "Extreme stress" levels among chief information security officers, and it's left them grappling for coping mechanisms ranging from workouts to narcotics.
OneLogin released the results of its survey of 250 tech leaders around the world, which found 77 percent of respondents thought the pandemic had increased their work stress, while 67 percent said they were working more hours.
CISOs largely believe their employers care about their well-being.
While CISOs face a particular set of COVID-19-related challenged, Dr. Robin Massey, quoted in the report, cautioned that there are a complicated set of factors which influence a person's stress levels.
"While survey results provide a 30-thousand-foot view of some behaviors to reduce stress, it is important to note that biology and environment also play a significant role in behaviors," Massey said.
Massey offered a few tips for stress management, including learning to recognize the physical signs of stress, building in breaks, and getting quality sleep, which she explained are critical for mental health, as well as the health of the organization.