Duty, Burnout, and Redefining Security Team as Digital First Responders with JR Cunningham

JR Cunningham, CISO at Nuspire, joins the show to talk about why cybersecurity isn't just another IT job - mentally, it's more like being a first responder.George K and George A talk to JR about:🤔 Why we should consider cyber teams like first responders (not just IT staff)😵‍💫 The unique mental health challenges of incident response💪 Building cultures where defenders can actually take care of themselves🧠 Why your IR plan needs to consider the human element💬 "The higher up you go in security, the more you get the sh*t kicked out of you. Most professions get easier - ours gets harder."Security leaders - how are you building support systems for your defenders?————👊⚡️BECOME A SHOW SUPPORTERhttps://ko-fi.com/bareknucklesbrasstacksFor as little as $1 a month, you can support the show and get exclusive member benefits, or send a one-time gift!Your contribution covers our hosting fees, helps us make cool events and swag, and it lets us know that what we're doing is of value to you.We appreciate you!