Standardization and Security - A Perfect Match

Explore how Northwestern Mutual improved their cloud security posture through standardization in this 16-minute conference talk from PlatformCon 2023. Discover the challenges faced with an overabundance of tools and choices, and learn about the "Paradox of Choice" concept applied to platform engineering. Gain insights into Northwestern Mutual's approach to standardization, including tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and implementation of guardrails. Examine the cultural and organizational implications of this strategy. Understand how too many choices can hinder decision-making and security posture, and how standardization can lead to improved efficiency and reduced time to market. Join speakers Ravi Devineni, Sr. Director of Engineering, and Vinny Carpenter, Vice President of Cloud & DevOps Engineering at Northwestern Mutual, as they share their experience in tackling these challenges and enhancing cloud security through standardization.