Business Security Weekly (Audio) Defense Against Configurations as CIOs and CISOs Show Value Through Risks and Metrics - Rob Allen - BSW #420
Nov 5, 2025
Rob Allen, Chief Product Officer at ThreatLocker, shares insights from his 20+ years in IT. He discusses how misconfigurations are a leading breach vector, highlighting the importance of monitoring and remediation. Rob explains how ThreatLocker's tools can automatically identify these issues and ensure compliance. He also emphasizes the need for organizations to elevate misconfiguration awareness to board level. Finally, he touches on metrics that matter for CISOs to demonstrate value through effective risk management.
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Misconfigurations Are A Primary Breach Vector
- Misconfigurations are a top breach vector that often go unnoticed until a breach occurs.
- Running daily checks on endpoints reveals drift and prevents issues before they become exploited.
Product Born From Internal Configuration Checks
- DAC started as an internal check for ThreatLocker configuration mistakes.
- It evolved into a general misconfiguration scanner when additional problematic settings were discovered.
Explain Risk And Remediation Together
- Tell operators not just what is wrong but why it matters and how to fix it.
- Map misconfigurations to risks, relevant frameworks, and clear remediation steps.
