November 18, 2023
InfosecGirls Session - 18th November, 2023
Community session on burnout prevention, sustainable volunteering, and setting boundaries when security work never feels “done.”
Summary
- Named common burnout signals in security and volunteer-led communities.
- Sustainable volunteering: rotate roles, document handoffs, and cap weekly hours.
- Boundaries: async expectations, saying no to scope creep, and manager/lead advocacy.
- Peer resources: employee assistance, therapy access, and peer support channels where available.