Analyst Chat #249: Hacking Burnout in Cybersecurity with AI-Induced Flow State

In this eye-opening episode of the KuppingerCole Analyst Chat, Dr. Kashyap Thimmaraju, postdoc researcher at TU Berlin and founder of FlowGuard Institute, joins Matthias Reinwarth to discuss his groundbreaking research into burnout, well-being, and flow state in Security Operations Centers (SOCs).

🎯 Topics Covered:

• Why burnout is rising among cybersecurity professionals
• What the “flow state” really is—and why it matters in cyber defense
• How psychological safety and leadership culture affect team performance
• The impact of socio-technical factors on mental health in cyber roles
• Practical interventions and the role of AI/LLMs in reducing workload

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