From the course: Building an Effective Cybersecurity Program for Your Startup
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Controls and countermeasures
From the course: Building an Effective Cybersecurity Program for Your Startup
Controls and countermeasures
- [Instructor] Knowing that bad things could disrupt your startup is crucial, and that knowledge is essential in order for you to determine what you should do to minimize the potential damage. Your knowledge of threats, vulnerabilities, and risks will help you determine the right controls and countermeasures for your cybersecurity program. A good friend of mine named Gibb loves comparing cybersecurity to cars. And he has a saying that I agree with 100%, "Brakes make your car go faster." At first, this sounds counterintuitive but think about it for a sec. How fast would you drive if you didn't have breaks to help you control your movement? One quick turn, one unexpected obstacle, and you run the risk of a potentially painful accident. But your brakes allow you to move more quickly knowing that you can count on them to help manage those turns and those obstacles. Cybersecurity controls are no different. When you implement…
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