Analyst Burnout Is an Advanced Persistent Threat

Executive Summary — This commentary warns of a growing human-centric crisis in cybersecurity: SOC analysts and security leaders are experiencing severe burnout and turnover that threaten operational effectiveness. The author argues the solution is not more tools but better support for people—pairing analysts with AI that learns from them, reducing repetitive tasks, and reshaping workflows so defenders can focus on high-value work and remain in the field.