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Mental Health as a Security Vulnerability

Neal O'Farrell on the Importance of Stress Management
Neal O’Farrell, founder, PsyberResilience Project

Increasing stress levels for cybersecurity professionals pose a serious organizational security risk, says Neal O’Farrell, founder of the PsyberResilience Project, a mental health advocacy group.

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Stress and burnout among cybersecurity pros, who O'Farrell refers to as “digital first responders,” not only increase the potential for them to make errors but also create opportunities for cybercriminals, he says. “The adversaries are beginning to realize that mental exhaustion is potentially a way in."

In a video interview with Information Security Media Group, O’Farrell discusses;

  • The PsyberReslience Project and why mental health is a new security vulnerability;
  • Advice on wellness steps cybersecurity pros can take;
  • How “smart cities” projects could help improve mental health.

O'Farrell is a 35-year veteran of the security industry and founder of the PsyberResilience project, which launched a movement to develop a mental health baseline among cybersecurity professionals and to tackle their stress issues.


About the Author

Anna Delaney

Anna Delaney

Director, ISMG Productions

An experienced broadcast journalist, Delaney conducts interviews with senior cybersecurity leaders around the world. Previously, she was editor-in-chief of the website for The European Information Security Summit, or TEISS. Earlier, she worked at Levant TV and Resonance FM and served as a researcher at the BBC and ITV in their documentary and factual TV departments.




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