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jettisoned in favor of a new model that flips the paradigm, acknowledging that the pace of business shouldn’t be slowed, but that cybersecurity must be sped up! Removing Barriers Traditional cybersecurity thinking creates a heavily guarded road with speed bumps, stop lights, and guarded checkpoints to protect organizations from risk. Every new initiative or innovative project must run this gauntlet to expose potential threats and ferret out uncertainty, inevitably leading to significant delays. This "security first mentality" is fraught with bad friction and inadvertently creates a culture of inhibition where the fear of potential threats overshadows the potential benefits of innovation. As businesses today need to be agile and innovative to stay competitive, this model is increasingly untenable. Now imagine pulling those barriers off the road, turning them 90 degrees, and lining them up as guardrails to clearly mark the approved path. Expressed as a vision: transform 42nd Street in Manhattan into the Autobahn. Expressed in ASCII: Turn these | | | | into these = = = =. Unlike the bad friction of roadblocks and barriers, guardrails don’t aim to stop movement but to guide it safely and efficiently forward. This approach encourages a culture of security mindfulness where everyone understands the importance of cybersecurity, is equipped to make decisions that balance innovation with risk, and is aligned with the business's goals. Building Guidelines and Guardrails The essence of exchanging bad friction for good friction lies in transitioning from strict barriers and controls to less prescriptive and restrictive guidelines and guardrails. Instead of requiring every decision to go through a central security team for approval, organizations adopt a thoughtful, balanced framework of decision-making. These guidelines and guardrails provide teams with the boundaries within which they can operate safely. They are designed to be broad enough to allow for innovation and agility but narrow enough to protect against significant risks. For instance, a guideline might dictate that any new software development must undergo a security review before being deployed, but it leaves the choice of technology and implementation strategy up to the individual teams. A guardrail may monitor for software deployed with known vulnerabilities that exceed risk appetite. This approach not only speeds up the development process but also empowers teams to take ownership of their security practices. Fostering Security Awareness The shift towards good friction is not just about changing policies but about fostering a culture of security awareness. It requires educating all members of the organization about the importance of cybersecurity and how they can contribute to it. When employees understand the rationale behind the guidelines and see how they enable rather than restrict their work, they are more likely to embrace them. Cyber Defense eMagazine – March 2024 Edition 196 Copyright © 2024, Cyber Defense Magazine. All rights reserved worldwide.
This culture change also involves recognizing and rewarding good security practices. By highlighting instances where teams have successfully balanced innovation with security, organizations can demonstrate the value of good friction in action. This not only reinforces the desired behavior but also shows that the organization values security as an enabler of innovation. Challenges and Considerations Adopting a system of guidelines and guardrails is not without its challenges. It requires a delicate balance between providing enough freedom to innovate and ensuring adequate security measures are in place. Organizations must clearly articulate the rules to avoid ambiguity that could lead to security lapses. They must monitor the guardrails to ensure no one leaps over them to run outside the business’ chosen path. Critically, this approach demands a higher level of security awareness among all employees, necessitating ongoing education and engagement initiatives. The transition to good friction requires a shift in mindset at all levels of the organization. It involves trusting teams to make the right decisions within the defined guardrails and being open to adjusting these guidelines as the business and its security needs evolve. Conclusion In the quest for robust cybersecurity, replacing bad friction with good friction represents a paradigm shift towards a more agile, innovative, and secure organization. By adopting a system of clear guidelines and guardrails instead of barriers, businesses can empower their teams to make informed decisions that balance the need for innovation with the imperative of risk management. This approach not only synchronizes cybersecurity to the pace of business, but also cultivates a culture of security mindfulness that permeates every level of the organization. As we move forward in this digital age, embracing good friction in cybersecurity is not just beneficial; it's essential for maintaining competitive advantage in an increasingly complex landscape. About the Author Craig Burland is CISO of Inversion6. Craig brings decades of pertinent industry experience to Inversion6, including his most recent role leading information security operations for a Fortune 200 Company. He is also a former Technical Co- Chair of the Northeast Ohio Cyber Consortium and a former Customer Advisory Board Member for Solutionary MSSP, NTT Global Security, and Oracle Web Center. Craig can be reached online at LinkedIn and at our company website http://www.inversion6.com. Cyber Defense eMagazine – March 2024 Edition 197 Copyright © 2024, Cyber Defense Magazine. All rights reserved worldwide.
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