Demystifying Mental Health in the Infosec Community
Security experts talk about burnout, diversity, mental health, and legal issues in a new Community track at Black Hat USA.
Security experts at different companies find common ground in facing the same technical issues: too many alerts, not enough talent, and advanced attackers breaching basic defenses. But many also face the same nontechnical issues: burnout, mental health problems, legal problems, diversity, inclusion, attribution, work-life balance, substance abuse, and career challenges.
This year s Black Hat USA conference, which will take place Aug. 4 to 9 in Las Vegas, welcomes the addition of a new Community track created to shed light on these nontechnical topics. The idea is to open up a discussion of relevant issues affecting the infosec community alongside the usual technical talks.