Ep:27 The Great IT vs. Security Smackdown: A Comedy in Three Acts
The Great IT vs. Security Smackdown: A Comedy in Three Acts
In this hilarious and eye-opening episode of ByteSizedSecurity, we're flipping the script on the age-old IT vs. Security debate. Prepare for a rollercoaster ride through the corporate tech landscape as we challenge the notion that security is just IT's sidekick. From debunking myths to exposing organizational chart failures, this episode serves up hard truths with a side of laughter. Whether you're an IT pro, a security guru, or just someone who enjoys a good tech tussle, tune in for a fresh perspective on why security should be in the driver's seat. Warning: This episode may cause uncontrollable giggles and a sudden urge to redesign your company's org chart!
Keywords: IT, Security, Cybersecurity, Corporate Structure, CIA Triad, CISO, CIO, Tech Humor
Transcript
Welcome to Byte Sized Security, where we break down complex
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:security topics into digestible bits!
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:I'm your host, Marc, and today we're
diving into a topic that's sure to
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:challenge some opinions in the tech world.
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:Get ready for "The Great I T vs.
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:Security Smackdown: A
Comedy in Three Acts"!
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:Act One: The Myth of the I T Pedestal
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:You know what grinds my gears?
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:When people say, "Security
is a specialty of I T.
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:You can't work in security
without first being in I T."
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:Oh, that's adorable.
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:It's like saying you need to be a pro at
hide-and-seek before becoming a bodyguard.
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:While I T skills can certainly
be useful in security, they're
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:not the be-all and end-all.
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:Security is its own beast, with its own
set of skills, mindset, and approach.
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:Act Two: Plot Twist - I
T is Security's Sidekick
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:Security isn't I T's little sister.
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:I T is Security's overeager puppy.
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:That's right, we've had it backwards
this whole time, like trying to
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:put on pants before underwear.
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:Remember the CIA triad?
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:No, not the spy agency - I'm
talking Confidentiality,
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:Integrity, and Availability.
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:I T's basically that friend who
only shows up for the A in CIA.
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:They're all about Availability, while
Security's over here juggling all three
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:balls like a caffeinated circus performer.
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:Think about it:
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:- Confidentiality?
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:That's all about keeping data secret.
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:Not exactly I T's forte.
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:- Integrity?
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:Making sure data hasn't
been tampered with.
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:Again, security's playground.
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:- Availability?
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:Okay, I T, you can come out and play now.
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:Act Three: The Great Org Chart Tragedy
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:Picture this: Your company's org chart.
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:Where's the Cee SO?
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:Probably nestled under
the CIO's armpit, right?
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:It's like putting a vegetarian
in charge of a steakhouse.
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:The CIO's all about keeping things
running, while the Cee SO's trying to lock
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:things down tighter than a miser's wallet.
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:This reporting relationship is about
as functional as a chocolate teapot.
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:The CIO's agenda always wins,
leaving Security feeling like the
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:kid picked last for dodgeball.
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:But here's the kicker: In today's digital
landscape, security should be driving
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:the bus, not riding in the back seat.
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:When security takes a backseat
to I T, we're essentially telling
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:the world, "Hey, cybercriminals!
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:Our door's always open!"
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:The Real Breach Culprit
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:So, why do we still have breaches?
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:Is it because companies
are bad at security?
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:Nah, that's too easy.
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:I think it's because companies
are worse at org charts than
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:a toddler playing Jenga.
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:Security isn't I T's mini-me.
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:It's time we flip this
org chart upside down.
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:Maybe then we'll have
fewer breaches and more...
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:well, probably just
more confused employees.
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:But hey, that's progress, right?
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:That's all for this episode
of Byte Sized Security.
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:Remember, in the world of
cybersecurity, sometimes you need
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:to think outside the box - or in
this case, outside the org chart.
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:Until next time, stay secure and
keep those I T folks on their toes!
