Building a Security Department from Scratch

The importance of foundational security in product development is emphasized, reflecting on the origin of building Ledger's security department. The CTO shares his experience of starting from an empty room in 2017, highlighting the need to design security by attempting to break the system. The creation of a security department involved manual recruitment and purchasing necessary hardware, illustrating the hands-on approach and independence required to establish an impactful security culture. This commitment to security set the stage for Ledger’s evolution and the growing sophistication of attacks in the blockchain landscape.