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74% of US-based IT and security professionals said their data recovery tools are too complex to be used without security expertise, which adds to their workplace stress.
10/1/2025•
StressSecurity toolsData recovery
47% of US-based IT and security professionals report feeling pressure from leadership to “fix everything” in the aftermath of a security incident.
10/1/2025•
Stress
59% of US-based IT and security professionals have considered or actively begun looking for new jobs due to work stress.
10/1/2025•
Stress
67% of US-based IT and security professionals believe faster, higher-performing backup solutions that minimize downtime would significantly boost productivity and confidence in responding to cyberattacks.
10/1/2025•
Security toolsBackup Productivity
67% of US-based IT and security professionals indicated that using technology independently tested by credible third parties for security and reliability would enhance IT teams’ productivity and confidence in cyberattack recovery
10/1/2025•
Security tools
Nearly one in five (18%) of US-based IT and security professionals feel “hopeless and overwhelmed” during and after a security incident.
10/1/2025•
Stress
55% of US-based IT and security professionals identified heavy workloads and understaffed teams as the leading sources of stress in their roles. (This was followed by concerns about cyberattacks and the pressure to maintain uptime and service availability).
10/1/2025•
Stress
50% of US-based IT and security professionals feel their companies don’t consistently prioritize employee wellbeing and mental health.
10/1/2025•
StressMental health
84% of US-based IT and security professionals report feeling uncomfortably stressed at work due to IT security risks.
10/1/2025•
Stress
78% of US-based IT and security professionals fear they will be personally blamed for security incidents.
10/1/2025•
Stress