The Psychological Toll of Working in Cybersecurity - When You Can't Unsee What You've Seen

S1E80 - The Psychological Toll of Working in Cybersecurity - When You Can't Unsee What You've Seen

Published: September 17, 2025

Duration: 57:20

Are you prepared for the psychological toll that comes with handling disturbing content in the cybersecurity world?

Welcome to Razorwire, where today we’re exploring into the realities behind a career in cyber, from technical warfare to the often-overlooked human cost. 

In this episode, I’m joined by therapist and consultant Eve Parmiter to examine the real psychological impact of repeated exposure to distressing material that many of us face during incident investigations, content moderation and threat research.

Eve draws on her background in trauma therapy and real-world experiences both inside and outside of cy...