Episode 1: Mental Wellbeing and Burnout

Welcome to Episode 1 of Cyber Sessions by CIISec.

This episode is joined by guest speakers, Annabel Berry and Ashley Sweetman.

Annabel is founder of The Lamplight, a business established to shine a light on empowering positive business transformations by helping leaders and organisations to identify and implement changes. As a CIISec volunteer, executive director of Ladies Of London Hacking Society, and Chairperson of CyberNorth, Annabel continues to focus her energy on encouraging more diversity and inclusion in the cyber security industry.

 

Ashley is a Senior Manager in Cyber Partnerships and Government Engagement at Standard Chartered Bank. Before joining Standard Chartered Bank, Ashley gained a PhD on cyber security in financial services from the Department of War Studies at King’s College London. He published his first book, “Cyber and the City: Securing London’s Banks in the Computer Age” in 2023. He is also currently an Affiliate Fellow at the Research Institute for Sociotechnical Cyber Security (RISCS) at the University of Bristol.

 

In this compelling episode of "Cyber Sessions By CIISec," delve into the crucial topic of mental well-being and burnout within the cybersecurity industry. Join us as experts Annabel and Ashley share personal insights, strategies, and coping mechanisms tailored to the unique challenges faced by cybersecurity professionals.

 

Gain a profound understanding of the high-pressure environments, and demanding workloads that contribute to burnout. Discover actionable tips to prioritise mental health, foster resilience, and build a supportive community within the cybersecurity space. Don't miss this insightful episode that goes beyond the technicalities, emphasizing the importance of self-care in sustaining a healthy and thriving cybersecurity career.