In this Help Net Security interview, Stephanie Hagopian, VP of Security at CDW, discusses offensive strategies in the face of complex cyberattacks and the role of the zero-trust model. The conversation also covers the essential steps for a reactive cybersecurity strategy post-attack, emphasizing transparency and preparedness.
Furthermore, we examine the benefits of adopting a proactive cybersecurity approach, particularly in terms of cost efficiency and crisis management, and explore the impact of offensive security testing on compliance and zero-day response.
Should organizations focus more on offensive or defensive cybersecurity strategies?
The answer is yes. In an ideal world, a robust offensive strategy would negate the need for much defense-in-action, but most organizations can’t make the necessary investments and deploy new tools and processes quickly enough or in a meaningful way to shift the weighting. Both are equally important to bolstering an organization’s cyber resiliency posture.
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