Weak at the seams
Summary
The article discusses how cybersecurity risk is managed in silos across different industries and regulatory bodies, leading to overlooked exposures at the seams between these systems. As digital transformation increases interconnectedness, these seams represent a growing risk surface, despite increasing security spending.
IFF Assessment
The article highlights that despite increased spending and piecemeal adoption of security frameworks, the interconnected nature of modern systems and supply chains creates wider risk surfaces due to unaddressed gaps between security silos, indicating a worsening security posture.
Defender Context
Defenders should be aware that fragmented security approaches create systemic risks. The increasing interconnection of systems, supply chains, and critical infrastructure means that vulnerabilities in one area can cascade into others. Focusing on holistic risk management and bridging gaps between disparate security controls is crucial.