We're proud to announce that Patrick Kelley, CEO of Critical Path Security and Léargas Security, will be speaking once again at GridSecCon 2025. His breakout session, titled "Mental Health in Cybersecurity: Leveraging the Maslach Burnout Inventory," will take place on October 8, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM PT.
Why This Talk Matters
Cybersecurity is more than threat detection and response—it’s a high-pressure profession where burnout, imposter syndrome, and emotional fatigue are common, yet rarely discussed. The stakes are high, the expectations relentless, and the human toll is real.
In this session, Patrick will offer a brutally honest and personal look at the psychological cost of doing this work, the systemic flaws that exacerbate mental strain, and how the Maslach Burnout Inventory can be used as a tangible tool to assess and manage burnout.
What Attendees Will Learn
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How to recognize the warning signs of burnout before they escalate
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How to use the Maslach Burnout Inventory to self-assess and spark change
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Resilience strategies that have real-world applicability in high-stress environments
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How to advocate for healthier team culture and systemic improvements in cybersecurity organizations
This isn’t a surface-level motivational talk. It’s a call for accountability and change—from the ground up and the top down.
For the Community, By the Community
Patrick’s voice in this space is deeply rooted in experience. From running Managed Security Operations Centers and Incident Response teams, to counseling colleagues through moments of extreme stress, he brings an honest, no-nonsense perspective that many in our industry have lived—but few have said aloud.
Join us at GridSecCon 2025 and be part of the conversation we all need to be having.
Learn more and register here: GridSecCon 2025 Event Summary