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The holiday season brings a perfect storm for cybersecurity teams — reduced staffing, nonstop alerts, and an “always-on” culture that makes it difficult to rest. According to industry data, 68% of security professionals say they can’t fully disconnect during the holidays, and one in three report performance dips from lack of rest in Q4. The result: burnout rises, risk increases, and resilience suffers just when organizations can least afford it.
This infographic, Holiday Mode On: Building Cyber Team Resilience Through the Winter, breaks down the behavioral, operational, and cultural pressures that collide during peak fatigue periods — from the fear of missing alerts to hero-mindset habits that discourage downtime. It offers a clear reminder that resilience isn’t built by pushing harder, but by pausing smarter.
Inside, you’ll find actionable guidance for balancing readiness with rest through three key strategies:
- Layered readiness — Automate triage and rotate coverage.
- Resilience rhythms — Build micro-breaks into incident flow.
- Clear communication — Define coverage windows and no-contact periods.
Developed in collaboration with CyberRisk Collaborative, this resource equips leaders to protect their people while maintaining strong security posture through the winter months.
Download it now to learn how to keep your team steady, focused, and resilient — even when the calendar says “vacation.”
