The popular Cyber Wellbeing Corner will return to year’s International Cyber Expo, in partnership with popular wellbeing and productivity platform The Zensory. The Cyber Wellbeing Corner, a space dedicated to the wellbeing of cybersecurity professionals, will return to the event, held at Olympia London on 24th and 25th September 2024, for the second consecutive year. The initiative was a first for cyber industry exhibitions globally in 2023, showing ongoing commitment to bettering the wellbeing of cybersecurity professionals.
Cybersecurity professionals, often the unsung heroes of our digital age, face immense pressure and stress in their roles. One study revealed that over half of cybersecurity professionals have reported feelings of depression or anxiety due to work-related overwhelm. To address this growing concern, it’s imperative to create safe, neuro-inclusive spaces for cybersecurity professionals to decompress. Initiatives like the Cyber Wellbeing Corner provide a much-needed sanctuary for those working on the front lines of digital defence.
This year’s interactive Cyber Wellbeing Corner will be nature themed, as research has shown that being in or around nature has a plethora of wellbeing benefits. Research by the Mental Health Foundation found that nearly two-thirds (65%) of people experience positive emotions (calmness, joy, excitement or wonder) from being in nature. The survey also found that 70% of UK adults believe being close to nature improves their mood and nearly half (49%) reported that being close to nature helps them to cope with stress. Additionally, one study
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