In this revealing episode, we tackle the fundamental question that organisations struggle with during security incidents: Which risk is more impactful - the operational disruption from implementing rapid security changes, or the potential breach damage from delayed response?
Most organisations unconsciously prioritize operational stability ("We need more testing") over security urgency, creating a dangerous gap between threat detection and response. I expose how attackers exploit this decision-making delay, sharing real-world examples where companies thought they were being prudent but were actually increasing their vulnerability with every passing hour.
Drawing from extensive incident response experience, I break down the true costs of security hesitation, reveal the regulatory misconceptions that paralyze response teams, and provide practical frameworks for balancing essential testing with rapid security action. You'll discover how organizations of all sizes can transform their approach to make faster, better security decisions when uncertainty exists and time is critical.
If you're responsible for security or IT operations, this episode will transform how you think about risk calculation during potential incidents and provide actionable strategies to close your response gap.
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This comprehensive guide expands on many of the topics covered in this episode.
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