Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks Reach for What You Preach: Bridging UX and Cybersecurity
Jul 10, 2025
Dimitry Shvartsman, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Prime Security, shares his extensive experience in integrating security into the design phase of product development. He discusses the importance of viewing security as a proactive business enabler rather than a barrier. Humorously, he likens communication challenges in cybersecurity to family dynamics, highlighting the need for open dialogue. Dimitry emphasizes the necessity of aligning security and development teams to improve outcomes and ensure user trust while utilizing automation for enhanced collaboration.
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Security's Evolution from Blocker to Enabler
- Security teams often start as blockers by saying no due to risk concerns and resource constraints.
- Advances in technology like LLMs enable a proactive security role from the design stage, turning security into a business enabler.
Meet Developers Mid-Process
- Security should meet development teams where they are in the process to foster collaboration.
- Involving security early helps avoid last-minute blockers and supports innovation.
Security Slips Due to Prioritization
- Developers want to do the right thing but are overwhelmed by competing priorities and deadlines.
- Security design flaws often stem from complexity and time pressure, not lack of will.