Security News > 2023 > November > Infosec pros can secure IT, but have harder time securing job satisfaction

The proportion of cybersecurity professionals reporting low "Happiness ratings" has risen sharply over the last 12 months, raising concerns about increasing burnout rates in the industry.

The data indicated overall workplace happiness is falling across the board, with both medium and high-satisfaction ratings dropping and "Low satisfaction" ratings the only bracket that grew, increasing by more than five percent.

"68 percent of those who experienced layoffs said those layoffs significantly hurt team morale, and 62 percent reported that cybersecurity cutbacks have a negative effect on productivity," ISC2 said.

The majority of pros reported a heavier workload in the past year, with the most commonly cited pain points being excessive emails and tasks, and lack of resources to do the job effectively, as well as staffing and skills-related issues.

Such issues weren't as common across the board as heavy workloads, but those with managers who either didn't support or respect their workers most often reported the lowest levels of workplace satisfaction.

Singapore's growth shrank a tiny -0.6 percent, while Australia's slowed the most at -3.4 percent.

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