{"podcast":{"title":"Razorwire Cyber Security & InfoSec Insights","slug":"razorwire-cyber-security-infosec-insights-5584923","podcast_index_feed_id":5584923,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/razorwire/","website_url":"https://www.razorthorn.com/blog/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/89f1db8e-5a05-49ee-821b-0c04bccc9d51/HPsr3S8HmV9gqC-KNv2eLdvy.jpg","author":"Razorthorn Security | Cybersecurity & InfoSec","episode_count":101,"summary":"Cybersecurity is evolving — and so should you. Razorwire brings the open conversations that give you the edge. Welcome to the Razorwire podcast — your resource for practical advice, expert insights, and real-world conversations on cybersecurity, information security (InfoSec), risk management, governance, security leadership, human factors, and industry trends. Our mission is to help you build a stronger cybersecurity career while supporting a dynamic, agile community of professionals committed to continuous improvement. Each episode brings you actionable advice and real experiences from your host, James Rees — an information security specialist with over 25 years of experience — and from a range of respected guests across the cybersecurity industry. Together, we explore everything from technical strategies and compliance challenges to security culture, communication skills, and leadership development. James Rees is the founder of Razorthorn Security, providing expert consultancy and testing services to a wide range of organisations, including many Fortune 500 companies. His practical, no-nonsense approach helps organisations manage cybersecurity risks effectively while strengthen…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T14:21:18.261517+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/razorwire-cyber-security-infosec-insights-5584923"},"episode":{"title":"Burnout in Cybersecurity: Preparing Cyber Staff for the Reality, Not Just the Role","slug":"burnout-in-cybersecurity-preparing-cyber-staff-for-the-reality-not-just-the-role","published_at":"2025-12-10T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/razorwire-cyber-security-infosec-insights-5584923/burnout-in-cybersecurity-preparing-cyber-staff-for-the-reality-not-just-the-role","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/razorwire-cyber-security-infosec-insights-5584923","url":"https://razorwire.captivate.fm/episode/burnout-in-cybersecurity-preparing-cyber-staff-for-the-reality-not-just-the-role","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e77648ed-e38d-43d0-ad38-5b7c9047af22.mp3","summary":"Is burnout in cybersecurity inevitable, or are we finally learning how to prevent it? Welcome to Razorwire. In this episode, I sit down with clinical traumatologist Eve Parmiter and occupational psychologist Bec McKeown to talk about what's really happening in high pressure cyber roles. This isn't about vague wellness advice or corporate tick-box exercises. We're looking at the actual mechanics of burnout: why CISOs are breaking under impossible expectations, how remote work has changed team dynamics and what the early warning signs look like before someone hits crisis point. If you work in cybersecurity, particularly in leadership or incident response, this conversation offers strategies you can use today. Summary Two-thirds of cybersecurity professionals say their jobs are more stressful now than they were five years ago. The pressure is mounting, but the support systems aren't keeping pace. In this conversation, Eve and Bec bring research, clinical experience and real examples to explain why burnout is becoming an occupational hazard in cyber teams. We talk about the gap between a CISO's responsibility and their actual authority, why technical skills alone won't protect your team from collapse and how to spot the signs that someone is struggling before it becomes a crisis. We also cover what actually works: building teams that can handle pressure, creating cultures where people feel safe to speak up and finding peer support through initiatives like the Mental Health in Cybersecurity Foundation. Three Key Talking Points: Human Factors and the Reality of Leadership Burnout Understand why burnout is becoming an occupational hazard for cyber leaders, especially CISOs, who are caught between responsibility and a lack of real power. Learn how unaddressed team dynamics, po…","meta_description":"Is burnout in cybersecurity inevitable, or are we finally learning how to prevent it? Welcome to Razorwire. 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