Secure Software Systems

Look and Feel of a Security Culture

We can ask, “What does a mature security culture look like?” That is, how do we recognize that an organization values security and makes it a priority? Just as there are no gauges to tell us the risk appetite of an organization, there are no dials to show the maturity of security culture within an organization. However, we can look for certain signs and signals that will give us a feel for the maturity of security within an organization.

Leadership Sets the Tone for Cybersecurity

In an organization with a good cybersecurity, culture leadership and management set the tone. Leadership is providing the vision, motivation, resources, and energy to move the organization in a direction. Leadership can be formal ...