Oak9: Aakash Shah on Modern Security Architecture Design and Security as Code
Apr 18, 2023
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Aakash Shah, CTO of Oak9, discusses the importance of security architecture and secure cloud infrastructure. He emphasizes integrating security early in the design process to manage risks and improve customer experience. The podcast also delves into trends in infrastructure as code, tailored security configurations for clients, and open-source security code frameworks.
Focus on security architecture over configurations reduces costs and friction with development teams.
Aligning security practices with business objectives improves risk management and supports agile software practices.
Deep dives
The Importance of Security Architecture Over Configurations
In the podcast, Akash emphasizes the critical importance of focusing on security architecture over configurations in organizations. He highlights that many companies tend to have reactive approaches to security, leading to costly fixes after issues arise. By addressing security architecture early in the design phase, organizations can not only reduce costs but also avoid friction with development teams, enabling them to streamline security practices and accelerate development.
Understanding Security Architecture for Business Success
Akash discusses the need for translating business objectives into security outcomes. By strategically aligning security architecture with business requirements, organizations can achieve security goals effectively. He stresses the importance of integrating security practices that enhance customer experience without impeding development velocity. Akash's focus on incorporating security into the development process aims to improve risk management and support agile software practices.
Challenges and Solutions in Security Architecture Implementation
The conversation delves into the intricacies of implementing security architecture, especially in cloud environments. Akash addresses the challenges posed by configuration-based approaches and emphasizes the complexity of modern cloud architectures. He highlights the necessity of understanding security as an emergent property in complex systems, requiring a comprehensive architectural lens for effective risk management.
Future Directions: Open Source and Community Engagement
As the podcast nears its end, Akash reveals Oak9's upcoming open-source initiative for their security code framework. By engaging the community, they aim to collaboratively define industry best practices and customize security solutions for specific use cases. The focus on community-driven development and industry-specific standards showcases Oak9's commitment to enhancing security measures through collective expertise and shared resources.
CTO and co-founder at Oak9, helping organizations build secure architecture models using security as code blueprints
Previously a security architect for major healthcare and health insurance companies such as Blue Cross Blue Shield
Feature speaker at RSA 2023 talking about the security as code construct
Check out the episode for our conversation about the importance of security architecture as opposed to just security configurations and the value stemming from secure cloud infrastructure blueprints. oak9.io
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