Magen Wu

Magen Wu, an information security practitioner passionate about mental health, discusses the critical topic of burnout in the infosec field. She defines burnout as chronic stress leading to exhaustion and cynicism, sharing how company culture exacerbates these issues. Magen provides practical strategies like prioritizing sleep and setting phone boundaries to combat burnout. She also emphasizes the importance of non-work hobbies and recognizing signs of burnout in colleagues. Magen encourages openness in seeking help and normalizing breaks for better mental health.