Object First Survey: 84% of IT Pros Feel Uncomfortably Stressed at Work Amid Rising Cybersecurity Threats

74% of US-based IT and security professionals said their data recovery tools are too complex to be used without security expertise, which adds to their workplace stress.

59% of US-based IT and security professionals have considered or actively begun looking for new jobs due to work stress.

67% of US-based IT and security professionals believe faster, higher-performing backup solutions that minimize downtime would significantly boost productivity and confidence in responding to cyberattacks.

67% of US-based IT and security professionals indicated that using technology independently tested by credible third parties for security and reliability would enhance IT teams’ productivity and confidence in cyberattack recovery

Nearly one in five (18%) of US-based IT and security professionals feel “hopeless and overwhelmed” during and after a security incident.

47% of US-based IT and security professionals report feeling pressure from leadership to “fix everything” in the aftermath of a security incident.

55% of US-based IT and security professionals identified heavy workloads and understaffed teams as the leading sources of stress in their roles. (This was followed by concerns about cyberattacks and the pressure to maintain uptime and service availability).

50% of US-based IT and security professionals feel their companies don’t consistently prioritize employee wellbeing and mental health.

84% of US-based IT and security professionals report feeling uncomfortably stressed at work due to IT security risks.

78% of US-based IT and security professionals fear they will be personally blamed for security incidents.