#207 - CISO Burnout (with Raghav Singh)

Welcome to another enlightening episode of CISO Tradecraft! In this episode, host G. Mark Hardy dives deep into the critical topic of CISO burnout with special guest Raghav Singh, a PhD candidate from the University of Buffalo. This is an eye-opening session for anyone in the cybersecurity field, especially those in or aspiring to the CISO role. Raghav shares valuable insights from his extensive research on the unique stresses faced by CISOs, the organizational factors contributing to burnout, and practical coping mechanisms. We also explore the evolutionary phases of CISOs, from technical experts to strategic business enablers. Whether you're dealing with resource limitations, seeking executive support, or managing ever-evolving cybersecurity threats, this episode offers actionable advice to navigate the demanding role of a CISO successfully. Don't forget to like, comment, and share to help other CISOs and cybersecurity leaders!

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Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fhLkaj_JetlYFQ50Q69uMGmsw3fS3Wqa

CISO Burnout - https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2023/sig_lead/sig_lead/4/

CISO-CIO Power Dynamics https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2024/is_leader/is_leader/6/ 

Cybersec professionals and AI integration https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2024/security/security/29/

Raghav can be reached on rsingh45@buffalo.edu

Chapters 

• 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
• 02:34 Understanding CISO Burnout
• 03:24 PhD Journey and Challenges
• 10:12 Key Findings on CISO Burnout
• 18:39 Six Sources of CISO Burnout
• 32:47 CISO Maturity Levels
• 42:57 Conclusion and Call to Action