Threat Intelligence (TI) analysts are one of the key groups of experts in Security Operation Centers (SOCs) and play an important role in making sure IT systems are functioning properly. They are in charge of identifying attack vectors that most threaten the organization, define their company’s defensive strategy and help other team members make informed decisions about potential threats. However, handling such a vast amount of responsibilities, data and managing repetitive tasks is the exact type of work that makes TI employees prone to burnout.
A recent study surveying CISOs and senior IT leaders for enterprise businesses found that 70% of respondents agreed that it has become difficult for enterprises to source skilled cybersecurity pros, and 40-49% said the difficulty extends across multiple roles, including threat intelligence. Such a high-pressure role combined with a mandatory level of hiring expertise is a significant challenge for companies, meaning that many must get by with an understaffed and overworked team.