Burnout in Cybersecurity: Preparing Cyber Staff for the Reality, Not Just the Role

S1E86 - Burnout in Cybersecurity: Preparing Cyber Staff for the Reality, Not Just the Role

Published: December 10, 2025

Duration: 1:07:34

Is burnout in cybersecurity inevitable, or are we finally learning how to prevent it?

Welcome to Razorwire. In this episode, I sit down with clinical traumatologist Eve Parmiter and occupational psychologist Bec McKeown to talk about what's really happening in high pressure cyber roles. This isn't about vague wellness advice or corporate tick-box exercises. We're looking at the actual mechanics of burnout: why CISOs are breaking under impossible expectations, how remote work has changed team dynamics and what the early warning signs look like before someone hits crisis point. If you work in cybersecurity, particularly in leadership...