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Date Published
Author
Thomas Kinsella
Word count
921
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Security incidents are unavoidable for organizations regardless of size or investment level, as evidenced by a 125% increase in incidents from 2020 to 2021 affecting even major entities like Uber and the US Government. The challenge lies not only in the number of attacks but also in the ability of security teams to promptly respond and neutralize threats without being overwhelmed by false positives and competing priorities. Fixing every vulnerability is unrealistic, necessitating reliance on tools like the Common Vulnerability Scoring System to prioritize risks, but constant reevaluation is crucial as priorities shift rapidly. Security teams often face burnout due to overlapping responsibilities with IT and the need to balance business objectives, such as speed versus security. Proactive security measures, including regular updates, multi-factor authentication, and no-code automation, are essential to prevent breaches. Automation tools like Tines can streamline incident response by connecting disparate technologies and reducing manual workloads, enabling security professionals to focus their expertise on critical threats.