Patrick Kelley
Patrick Kelley brings over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, specializing in network forensics, ICS/OT security, and advanced threat detection. As the Founder and CEO of Léargas Security and Critical Path Security, Patrick leads innovation in AI-driven extended detection and response (XDR) solutions, helping organizations stay one step ahead of adversaries.
Patrick's expertise has made him a sought-after keynote speaker and trainer for organizations like NERC, CISA, CRISP, and E-ISAC. He's spoken alongside experts from the FBI, CIA, and NSA and serves as a cybersecurity commentator for NBC News. His research and insights have been featured in Fortune, CNN, The Guardian, Bleeping Computer, and Krebs on Security.
Patrick combines precision and discretion in his work with the aerospace industry, luxury maritime vessels, and high-net-worth individuals. Off the stage, Patrick is a passionate advocate for child abuse prevention and has spent over 20 years leading initiatives to support emergency shelters.
Whether guiding teams through complex threat landscapes or mentoring the next generation, Patrick delivers practical wisdom with a direct, no-nonsense style.
Session
Cyber operators and SOC teams routinely endure chronic fatigue, hypervigilance, and compassion fatigue, but few organizations know how to measure, quantify it, or address it.
This talk introduces the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) as an open-source, practical method to quantify burnout in cybersecurity environments. I’ll explain how we adapted CBI specifically for analysts, incident responders, and blue teams, using real-world insights from Managed SOC operations.
Attendees will leave with a usable, validated framework to assess burnout levels across their teams, enabling leadership to act before burnout leads to turnover or worse.