Cyber Stopper vs Cyber Enabler - Bridging the Culture Gap between Builders and Protectors

Explore the cultural divide between builders and protectors in cybersecurity through this 44-minute conference talk from Ekoparty 2021's CyberFinance by Galicia track. Delve into the challenges of reconciling developers' desire for rapid releases with cybersecurity professionals' focus on protection. Examine how agile methodologies have impacted traditional stage gates and consider whether DevSecOps alone can bridge this gap. Gain insights from Walter Ariel Risi, a global leader in OT cybersecurity at KPMG International, as he draws on 20 years of experience assisting major companies in technological strategy, agility adoption, software engineering, and cybersecurity. Learn about potential solutions to align the differing mindsets of builders and protectors, fostering a more cohesive approach to secure software development in the modern era.