It’s Not the Technology Stupid – Enterprise Tips and Tricks for Getting Things Done

No ratings

Presented at BSidesOklahoma 2019 by

Ian Anderson

Most people assume challenges in information security are of a technical type, but the challenges Enterprise Defenders typically face are relational and/or political. So, it makes sense that some of the most critical work that Information Security professionals can undertake is creating the relational infrastructure that enables them to get things done within their organization.Developing and maintaining effective relationships, especially with executives, finance/budget, supply chain, and field personnel is a critical component of every effective Enterprise Security Program. Without these relationships in place, disconnects between perception and intent will hinder your efforts to accomplish your goals. This talk covers some of the other teams that defenders may encounter, how these teams perceive cybersecurity, and how best to establish a productive relationship with them. Attendees should walk away with a couple of quick hitter ideas on how to establish or reconnect with various segments of a business.We all have jobs to do and a method for how we work. Defenders that understand how business units work, and what these business units can offer back to the blue team, will be able to develop more effective and efficient strategies that align with business efforts., AKA: we can get more stuff done…