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SoSafe: Human Impact of Cyberattacks: Crisis Team Wellbeing

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07/13/2026
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also the practical, simple topics like what we eat, in which shifts we work. Of course, this can be prepared very easily, such ideas as if no one can work and food has to be ordered for the crisis team, so that the crisis team can think about what to eat and order pizza for the third meal, or we just make a person who can't work anyway responsible for healthy meals. Of course, this does not prevent trauma, but also such practical topics that can be prepared also help to get through this time well.

TL;DR

  • Cybersecurity crisis preparedness should include practical logistics like nutrition and shift planning, not just technical response procedures.
  • Assigning non-technical crisis team members to handle food and basic needs keeps everyone contributing and reduces cognitive load on responders.
  • While practical preparations cannot prevent psychological trauma, they help crisis teams sustain performance through prolonged incidents.

Summary

In this brief clip, Eileen Walther addresses the often-overlooked human and practical dimensions of managing a cybersecurity crisis. While organizations invest heavily in technical defenses and incident response playbooks, the physical and psychological wellbeing of crisis team members is frequently neglected. Walther highlights that even simple logistical preparations — such as ensuring crisis responders have access to healthy meals during extended incidents — can meaningfully support team performance and resilience. She notes that assigning a team member who cannot actively contribute to the technical response to handle food and nutrition logistics is a practical way to keep everyone engaged and functioning. Although these measures do not prevent trauma, they form part of a broader awareness of the human impact that cyberattacks impose on the people managing them. The underlying message is that crisis preparedness must extend beyond technology and process to include the basic human needs of the responders themselves.

Chapters

0:00 - Awareness of Human Impact
0:07 - Practical Crisis Preparations
0:30 - Assigning Roles for Wellbeing
0:37 - Limits and Value of Preparation

Key Quotes

0:18 "... if no one can work and food has to be ordered for the crisis team, so that the crisis team can think about what to eat and order pizza for the third meal ..."
0:30 "... we just make a person who can't work anyway responsible for healthy meals ..."
0:37 "Of course, this does not prevent trauma, but also such practical topics that can be prepared also help to get through this time well."

FAQ

Why does crisis team nutrition matter during a cyberattack response?

During extended incidents, cognitive performance degrades without proper nutrition and rest. Walther argues that planning for meals in advance — rather than defaulting to repeated pizza orders — helps crisis teams maintain the mental clarity needed for effective decision-making.

Can practical preparations like meal planning prevent trauma for crisis responders?

No — Walther explicitly states that these measures do not prevent trauma. However, addressing basic human needs during a crisis helps teams endure the experience more effectively and reduces unnecessary additional stressors.


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