Diana Initiative 2021-Vidya Murthy-Why non-technicals matter
Channel: The Diana Initiative
Date: 2021-08-13

Diana Initiative 2021
Vidya Murthy
Why non-technicals matter

The absence of diversity in security roles makes progress harder, from addressing threats to innovating with partners. How can the cybersecurity community avoid biases, decisions we make often unconsciously and without awareness, and develop teams that understand the full security landscape? If we believe in layered security as an industry best practice, we should equally prioritize the voices of non-engineers in building security strategies.

Every assumption developers make about a system's design or user behavior leaves a crack for attacker break-ins. If everyone on the security team shares similar experiences and working methodologies, attack vectors will be missed. There is more to understand about security than the technology behind it. How might a user's culture and environment impact security? Biases and assumptions about how individuals and organizations deploy and use technology can increase risk.

Cybersecurity encompasses a variety of functions, from pen testing to incident response to training & awareness. The mindset of security is what unifies different functions and allows for collective success. Participants will learn how prioritizing technical and non-technical voices can help close security gaps. This talk will particularly benefit those who develop security teams and talent, empowering attendees with frameworks and tactics for your team.