Cloud Security Podcast by Google

EP117 Can a Small Team Adopt an Engineering-Centric Approach to Cybersecurity?

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Apr 17, 2023
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INSIGHT

Engineering-Centric Security

  • Engineering-centric security is about reasoning about, testing, and impacting your security posture.
  • This approach allows you to understand, verify, and adapt your defenses based on evidence, not promises.
ANECDOTE

Squarespace vs. AWS Analogy

  • A small cleaning company uses Squarespace for its website, relying on their promise of service.
  • General Motors builds its own complex websites on AWS, demonstrating different needs and approaches.
ADVICE

Practical Steps for Adoption

  • Adopt an engineering-centric approach by focusing on open-source tools like Sigma and Atomic Red Team.
  • These tools provide transparency and testability, crucial for building a robust security posture.
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