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We're excited to share some big news! Our very own Patrick Kelley has been selected to speak at the 2025 Co-op Cyber Tech conference, taking place June 24-26 in Denver, Colorado, at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center. This conference brings together cybersecurity professionals from around the globe to exchange ideas, insights, and best practices-so it's truly an honor for Patrick to be a part of it. Patrick's session, "Mental Health in Cybersecurity: Leveraging the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)," will address one of the most pressing challenges facing the industry today: the toll that high-stakes cybersecurity work can take on mental well-being. He'll explore how the MBI, a globally recognized tool for measuring occupational burnout, can help cybersecurity teams identify and address stressors before they escalate. By examining the unique pressures cybersecurity professionals face-intense workloads, rapidly evolving threat landscapes, and round-the-clock incident response-Patrick will demonstrate evidence-based strategies to…

At Critical Path Security, we understand that cybersecurity isn't just about technology-it's about people. The pressure to defend critical infrastructure against relentless threats is breaking teams down. Burnout, imposter syndrome, and the weight of impossible expectations are leaving cybersecurity professionals-and the cooperatives they protect-at risk. Next week, Patrick Kelley be speaking at the Alabama Rural Electric Association Accounting Update Annual Meeting about the hidden cost of burnout in cybersecurity and cooperatives. This isn't just a conversation about mental health; it's about the business impact-from increased turnover costs and cyber insurance hikes to the financial ripple effects of security fatigue. Key takeaways: ✔ The "Accidental CISO" Problem - Why so many cybersecurity professionals in cooperatives never planned for the role they're now in. ✔ Burnout & Finance - How stress translates into real financial loss, from regulatory fines to delayed security improvements. ✔ Coping Mechanisms That Work - Practical strategies to…

While many organizations rely on Managed Service Providers (MSPs) for IT management, there's a crucial distinction to be made: MSPs keep systems running, but Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) keep them secure. MSPs: Primarily focused on Uptime, Not Security MSPs are invaluable for maintaining IT infrastructure, ensuring uptime, and optimizing performance. They play a vital role in keeping businesses operational, but their security measures often fall short. Common security gaps with MSPs include: Reactive Solutions - Many MSPs rely on basic security tools like firewalls and antivirus software. While these are important, they are no match for today's advanced cyber threats. Weak Threat Detection - MSPs often lack the expertise and threat intelligence required to detect sophisticated attacks before they cause damage. Inadequate Incident Response - When a security breach occurs, MSPs may not have the resources or experience to effectively contain and mitigate the threat in real-time. MSSPs: The…