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Defense in Depth
Do Breaches Happen Because the Tool Fails, or the Tool Was Poorly Configured?
Apr 13, 2023
Guests: David Spark, producer of CISO Series, and Geoff Belknap, CISO, LinkedIn. The podcast explores who is at fault when breaches occur, the tool or the administrators who configure it. It discusses the relationship between complexity and security breaches, the value of specialization in building point solutions, the impact of misconfiguration in data breaches, misaligned expectations in cybersecurity products, reasons for breaches, and the importance of implementing security measures.
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- Breaches occur due to a combination of ineffective security tools and misconfigured or ignored controls.
- Proper configuration and ongoing maintenance of security controls are essential to prevent breaches.
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Security tools can fail due to ineffectiveness or misconfiguration
The podcast episode discusses the common reasons behind security breaches and who is at fault when security controls fail. The question is raised whether breaches occur due to the ineffectiveness of security tools or because they were misconfigured or ignored by administrators. The discussion explores different perspectives and experiences regarding this issue. The consensus is that it is often a combination of both factors. Security controls may not be fully effective, but they can also be misconfigured or not properly implemented, leading to breaches. It is emphasized that security is a complex and multidisciplinary field, requiring collaboration and communication between multiple stakeholders. Additionally, it is suggested that clear communication, training, and a focus on specific objectives are key to successful security implementations.
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