The Road to Building Defendable Systems

Explore the challenges faced by modern CISOs and learn effective strategies for building defendable systems in this insightful conference talk from the Hack In The Box Security Conference. Delve into the complexities of enterprise defense, including the evolving threat landscape, shortage of infosec expertise, short lifespan of security products, and increasing compliance requirements. Gain valuable insights from 18 years of experience working with global organizations as an offensive testing vendor. Discover the four pillars of cybersecurity and understand the importance of user maturity in creating a robust security posture. Examine the concept of "Nakatomi space" and learn how to balance technical solutions with user behavior. Uncover the benefits of transparency, maturity, and changing mindsets in cybersecurity management. Analyze real-world examples from banking, messaging apps, and email services to understand practical applications of security principles. Leave with a fresh perspective on taking ownership of cybersecurity and implementing simple yet effective measures to enhance your organization's defense capabilities.