Cybersecurity must be integrated into projects and products from their inception

Companies often need to accord adequate priority to cybersecurity. The Cybersecurity team is frequently perceived as a non-revenue-generating expense, which complicates the process of acquiring products or solutions.

Previously, a substantial amount of effort was necessary to justify the essentiality of a cybersecurity solution. This entailed developing detailed presentations, conducting product comparisons, and engaging in numerous meetings with diverse organizational leaders. Meanwhile, critical security concerns persisted without resolution, such as credential leaks, unaddressed firewall patches, and numerous vulnerabilities.

Despite raising numerous concerns, the company eventually fell victim to a severe cyber attack, resulting in significant consequences and employee dismissals. The subsequent promotion of individuals who previously hindered cybersecurity efforts to chief information officer roles following such incidents is a source of frustration.

Many individuals have encountered similar circumstances where cybersecurity is secondary in launching products or features. While companies are increasingly hiring cybersecurity professionals, doing so following a security breach often exacerbates internal tensions.

Cybersecurity must be integrated into projects and products from their inception. Introducing cybersecurity expertise midway through a project inevitably leads to delays and frustration.

Can a simplified iteration of established standards, such as ISO 2700x or NIST CSF, be implemented at the project commencement? This simplified version should be user-friendly and provide a checklist to expedite project initiations.

CyberSSS has been at the forefront of addressing this issue for the past eight years. Our freelance component within the vulnerability management platform is designed to match experts to vulnerabilities, providing the support and expertise needed to tackle any potential cybersecurity issues. This should give you the confidence that we are not alone in this endeavor.

Systematic vulnerability scans at crucial development stages represent a promising starting point. What do you think about this approach?