Building Sustainable Security Programs

Building Sustainable Security Programs

Explore strategies for building sustainable security programs in this 44-minute keynote address from BSidesSF 2022. Delve into the challenges faced by information security professionals, including burnout, constant firefighting, and evolving threat landscapes. Learn how to disrupt security cynicism, discourage heroics, and foster an environment of empathy and collaboration. Discover techniques for aligning security with business enablement, understanding threat models, and balancing proactive and reactive security controls. Gain insights on risk prioritization, strategic investments, and creating shared guiding principles to build a more resilient and effective security program.