CISO Tradecraft® #179 - The 7 Broken Pillars of Cybersecurity
Apr 29, 2024
Delve into the seven critical challenges plaguing cybersecurity today. Explore the absence of a unified licensing system and the inefficiency of current auditors. Learn why prioritizing all controls high can lead to mismanaged resources. The obsession with new tools and misplaced accountability are also scrutinized. Rethink traditional degree requirements in favor of practical experience, and uncover the complexities of federal data privacy laws. Engage with calls for a standardized approach to cybersecurity that could revolutionize the industry.
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Need for Unified Cybersecurity License
- Cybersecurity lacks a unified licensing system, unlike other professional fields like accounting or medicine.
- This lack of standardization creates a fragmented voice and potentially hinders the development of best practices and a unified code of conduct.
Auditors Focus on Policies Over Implementation
- Auditors often prioritize policies over the actual implementation and effectiveness of security controls.
- Focusing on policy review can waste resources that could be better spent on improving practical security measures.
Prioritize Essential Security Controls
- Challenge the notion that all security controls are equally important.
- Prioritize essential controls like the Australian Signals Directorate's 'Essential Eight' for greater impact.