The text covers a message from the Chair highlighting the importance of cybersecurity professionals taking care of their mental and physical health to avoid burnout, amidst a field where unexpected events and busy schedules are common. Additionally, there are discussions on the increasing importance and global scale of cybersecurity work, the recent activities of the FIRST Standards Committee in March and April 2024, the growth and professionalization observed at the CTI Conference in Berlin, and the welcoming of 40 newcomers to FIRST from various countries. The text also announces the upcoming annual conference in Fukuoka, Japan, and discusses FIRST's role as a Diana Initiative Community Partner
Updates on Growth Stack Media PR successes, special interest groups, and podcast episodes are also provided, along with a call to follow FIRST on social media to stay updated on their activities. ``` https://www.first.org/newsroom/post/202405