Defense in Depth How to Manage Configuration Drift
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Nov 13, 2025 Rob Allen, Chief Product Officer at ThreatLocker, dives deep into the challenges of configuration drift. He reveals how his team acts as 'configuration police' to combat frequent misconfigurations. The discussion highlights the need for cultural shifts in how organizations manage configurations, treating them as critical telemetry. Rob explains how common changes like temporary openings can signal potential compromises. With actionable insights and the importance of tracking configurations, this conversation sheds light on enhancing security maturity in today's landscape.
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Drift Is A Silent Security Threat
- Configuration drift is inevitable and silently becomes a security threat if unmonitored.
- Treat configs as telemetry and make every change observable, controlled, and reversible.
Automate Config Verification
- Automate configuration management and detect anomalies instead of relying on manual checks.
- Use continuous testing and automated checks to verify configs match intended state.
Human Error Drives Most Drift
- Misconfigurations often lead to breaches and are surprisingly common.
- Human mistakes and unintended automation outcomes are primary drivers of drift.