#164 - The 7 Lies in Cyber
In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, we debunk seven common lies pervasive in the cybersecurity industry. From the fallacy of achieving a complete inventory before moving onto other controls, the misconception about the accuracy of AppSec tools, to the fear of being viewed as a cost center - we delve deep into these misconceptions, elucidating their roots and impacts. We also discuss how ISO and FAIR, audits and certifications, risk assessments, and mandatory cyber incident reporting may not always be as straightforward as they seem. The episode is not only an eye-opener but also provides insightful guidance on how to navigate these misconceptions and enhance the effectiveness of your cybersecurity measures. CloudGoat EC2 SSRF- https://rhinosecuritylabs.com/cloud-security/cloudgoat-aws-scenario-ec2_ssrf/ OWASP Benchmark - https://owasp.org/www-project-benchmark/ Transcripts - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yZZ4TLlC2sRfwPV7bQmar7LY4xk2HcIo Chapters 00:12 Introduction 00:56 The Lie of Accurate Inventory 05:29 The Lie of Accurate Risk Assessment 08:41 The Lie of Shifting Left in DevSecOps 13:45 The Lie of Certifications Ensuring Security 18:33 The Lie of Reporting Cyber Incidents in 72 Hours 20:44 The Lie of Accurate Application Security Tools 22:07 The Lie of Cybersecurity Not Being a Cost Center 24:44 Conclusion and Recap of Cybersecurity Lies