Overcoming Day-to-Day Challenges for Security, IT Risk and Privacy Workers

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Presented at InfosecWorld2020Digital 2020 by

Jari Desai

Workers in the area of Security, IT Risk and Privacy have extremely important roles that have very high stakes. These types of functions can at time feel thankless as if nothing negative happens work and effort often goes unnoticed. However, if there is a negative outcome in security or privacy the response will be extreme, and the impact can be extensive. Workers may feel unappreciated, overworked, underfunded and stressed. Stress can take an impact on work performance, happiness and health.This session will review strategies to bolster the productivity, longevity, health and happiness of these workers.Allow team members to be part of innovative or proactive programsOffer opportunities to rotate into related or complementary job functionsOffer opportunities to employees to mentor or train others on their expertiseImplement programs to reward positive and successful practices rather than just reactions to negative, share accomplishments of the team with leadership regularlyEnsure that employees take time to recharge and disconnectProvide them with opportunities to be visible and have a seat at the table