PTSD Resolution and the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) have announced a strategic partnership to address the growing mental health challenges faced by its membership of more than 10,000 cybersecurity professionals. This collaboration aims to provide comprehensive mental health support through trauma awareness training and access to professional therapy services.
The agreement, in effect since May 1st 2025, introduces a structured programme of mental health support specifically designed for the high-pressure cybersecurity environment. Recent research indicates that over half (51%) of cybersecurity professionals report serious mental health impacts from work-related stress, according to CIISec’s latest State of the Profession report.
With UK businesses facing an estimated 8.58 million cyber crimes annually, and the National Cyber Security Centre handling 542 nationally significant incidents in the past year, the psychological toll on frontline defenders has reached crisis levels. This constant pressure to protect against ever-evolving threats – with potential economic losses of £27 billion at stake – has created an urgent need for targeted mental health interventions in the industry.
Colonel Tony Gauvain (Retired), Chairman of PTSD Resolution, stated: “Executive burnout and the trauma experienced in high-pressure cybersecurity roles share many similarities with the military trauma we regularly treat. Both involve high-stakes decision-making, constant vigilance, and potential for moral injury when security breaches occur despite best efforts. With cybersecurity professionals facing an avalanche of threats – including 2.7 million scam campaigns neutralised in 2021 – the psychological impact is profound. Through this partnership, we can extend our proven Human Givens Therapy (HGT) approach to help cybersecurity professionals before burnout leads to serious mental health issues.”
Under the agreement, PTSD Resolution will provide:
- Free introductory workshops – Twice-yearly online Trauma Awareness Training for Everyone (TATE) workshops for CIISec Corporate Members. The first workshop is timetabled for 3 July.
- Half-day training sessions – More comprehensive trauma awareness training for organisations, equipping managers to recognise symptoms and support team members
- Confidential therapy services – Direct access to PTSD Resolution’s network of 200 accredited therapists for CIISec members, with an average of seven sessions per treatment programme
Amanda Finch, CEO of CIISec, commented: “The mental wellbeing of cybersecurity professionals is intrinsically linked to the security of our digital infrastructure. With our members on the frontlines defending against sophisticated attacks that could compromise critical national infrastructure, the psychological pressure is immense. This partnership with PTSD Resolution addresses a critical but often overlooked aspect of our industry. By providing our members with access to these specialist services, we’re not only supporting individual wellbeing but also strengthening the UK’s cyber defence capabilities through a more resilient workforce.”
The partnership particularly focuses on addressing burnout, which manifests through symptoms including emotional exhaustion, depression, and reduced sense of accomplishment. With cybersecurity professionals facing the psychological strain of defending against attacks that cost UK businesses an estimated £30.5 billion in recovery costs from 1.5 million attacks in 2023, the mental health toll is substantial.CIISec Corporate Members will benefit from specialised training to create workplace environments that promote resilience and wellbeing, while individual members gain access to confidential therapy without requiring employer or medical referral.
UK Armed Forces veterans among CIISec’s membership will continue to receive PTSD Resolution’s services free of charge, in line with the charity’s founding mission.
How to get involved
If you are a corporate member and wish to learn more about the TATE workshops, or to secure a place on the 3 July workshop please contact mascha.mieris@ciisec.org for further information.
