They’re essential, massively in demand, and crucial for the ongoing battle against cybercriminals, but Australian cybersecurity experts are burning out faster than ever before.

Last year, a report from security platform Sophos showed 86 per cent of cybersecurity organisations reported issues with staff burnout. For Mark Beath, general manager at Arcsec IT, this isn’t surprising.

“It’s like being on watch 24/7. Attackers don’t clock off, which is why we rely on systems that work 24/7 to stop threats before they stop a business,” he says.

“In large organisations you might see thousands of attempts daily, in small businesses it’s fewer, but the stakes feel just as high. One breach can shut down a business.”

For the past 10 years, Beath’s focus has been on cybersecurity for small to mid-si

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