BSides Toronto 2026

George Bragg

George has worked in cybersecurity and related areas for 25 years. In addition to industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CEH, and SABSA SCF, he has a masters degree in cybersecurity from Western Governors University and is a doctoral candidate in cybersecurity at City University of Seattle, where he also works as adjunct faculty.


Session

10-03
13:30
25min
Throwing gasoline on the fire: The causes and impact of stress and burnout in cybersecurity
George Bragg

The toll that stress can take on the body and mind is real. For cybersecurity professionals in particular, due various factors, stress can be a significant problem. In this presentation, we will look at the causes of stress and burnout in the field, discuss its impacts on individuals and on organizational security, and consider factors and actions that can reduce the risk.

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