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Movahedi Shakib
Cybersecurity Analyst at Bell Canada
"Transforming Cybersecurity: Leveraging AI and Mental Health Strategies to Achieve Balance and Prevent Burnout"
"Transforming Cybersecurity: Leveraging AI and Mental Health Strategies to Achieve Balance and Prevent Burnout"
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Session: Transforming Cybersecurity: Leveraging AI and Mental Health Strategies to Achieve Balance and Prevent Burnout
In today's digital landscape, cybersecurity is vital for protecting data, privacy and integrity. Cybersecurity professionals must navigate complex challenges, understand cyber-related emotions, recognize threats, and balance technology with empathy to build resilience.Emotions play a significant role in cybersecurity, influencing decision-making and intensifying the impact of cyberattacks, leading to anxiety and frustration. Cybercriminals often exploit emotional vulnerabilities, such as fear or empathy, in phishing attacks, underscoring the importance of emotional awareness in both defense strategies and attackers' methods.
This proposal addresses the often-overlooked mental health issues within the cybersecurity industry by suggesting two main solutions that focus on both mental and physical aspects. AI can play a crucial role in enhancing mental health through early detection, personalized support, and human-in-the-loop systems, providing virtual psychotherapeutic services and identifying disorders. This approach aims to enhance resilience and coping strategies among cybersecurity professionals. On the physical side, promoting a supportive work environment, including nurturing a positive culture and ensuring work-life balance, can significantly improve overall well-being.
Addressing mental health challenges in the cybersecurity sector is essential for enhancing effectiveness, resilience, and job satisfaction. By integrating AI for early detection and support along with fostering a supportive work environment, these mental health challenges can be effectively managed. Future research should focus on blending mental health support with cybersecurity practices, leveraging AI-driven interventions, and cultivating supportive work environments to build a resilient workforce.
Key Takeaways
- Gain a broader understanding of the intersection between cybersecurity and mental health
Bio
With a strong foundation in Wireless Networking and Cybersecurity and over 10 years of experience in the tech industry, I bring a passion for protecting digital landscapes and advancing security measures. My role in the Security Operation Center in one of the largest telecommunications companies in Canada has equipped me with critical skills in threat detection, incident response, and security operations. I am dedicated to continuous learning and staying at the forefront of the cybersecurity field, always eager to explore new concepts and technologies.In addition to my technical expertise, I am passionate about AI and how to implement it in real life to address issues. I am committed to exploring and leveraging AI-driven solutions to enhance security and efficiency.
