{"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":"The Psychological Toll of Working in Cybersecurity - When You Can't Unsee What You've Seen","slug":"the-psychological-toll-of-working-in-cybersecurity-when-you-can-t-unsee-what-you-ve-seen","published_at":"2025-09-17T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/razorwire-cyber-security-infosec-insights-5584923/the-psychological-toll-of-working-in-cybersecurity-when-you-can-t-unsee-what-you-ve-seen","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/razorwire-cyber-security-infosec-insights-5584923","url":"https://razorwire.captivate.fm/episode/the-psychological-toll-of-working-in-cybersecurity-when-you-cant-unsee-what-youve-seen","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/51f9eb30-f6d0-4356-b723-d03e207bdd19.mp3","summary":"Are you prepared for the psychological toll that comes with handling disturbing content in the cybersecurity world? 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We don't shy away from hard truths, but we do focus on practical ways to build resilience and find some measure of satisfaction in doing the right thing - even when it's difficult. In this episode: 1. Understand the true impact of secondary trauma in cyber roles. We break down the difference between stress, burnout and trauma specific to cybersecurity professions, exploring how exposure to disturbing content changes your outlook - and why it’s not a personal weakness. 2. Learn why most pros don’t talk about their struggles and how to break the silence. Eve explains why lacking the right language keeps many from processing what they experience and offers insight into building peer support systems and practical organisational responses. 3. Discover tested strategies for coping…","meta_description":"Are you prepared for the psychological toll that comes with handling disturbing content in the cybersecurity world? 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