Defense in Depth The Hardest Problems in Security Aren't "Security Problems"
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Jan 29, 2025 Sneha Parmar, an Information Security Officer at Lufthansa Group Digital Hangar, discusses the importance of viewing cybersecurity as a collective responsibility. She emphasizes the critical role of foundational practices like asset inventory and maintenance, arguing that overlooking these can lead to vulnerabilities. Sneha highlights how understanding organizational assets and fostering accountability can enhance security measures. The conversation also stresses that prioritizing operational discipline is key to building a resilient cybersecurity posture.
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Security: A Team Sport
- Security is a team sport, not just a security team problem.
- IT admins, infrastructure managers, and other personnel significantly impact cybersecurity posture.
Back to Basics
- Focus on fundamental security practices like asset inventory, configuration management, and patching.
- These basics are crucial, even if they seem unexciting, and are often overlooked.
House Analogy
- People often prioritize flashy features over essential maintenance when buying a house.
- Similarly, businesses prioritize new products and features over cybersecurity basics.