Secure Design: A Matter of Responsibility and Diligence
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August 29, 2024
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This article from Electronic Discovery Reference Model was first published on November 15, 2023. The entire publication is available at: https://edrm.net/2023/11/secure-design-a-matter-of-responsibility-and-diligence/
Given our growing reliance on digital technologies and information systems, protecting sensitive data is critical to mitigating the risks of financial loss, reputational damage, privacy violations, and threats to national security. Adopting secure design practices from initial development through system maintenance is essential for creating resilient and reliable ecosystems. Key secure design principles include:
- Defense in Depth: Employing multiple layers of security controls.
- Zero Trust: Treating all entities as untrusted until verified.
- Trust but Verify: Continuously auditing and monitoring trusted entities.
- Shared Responsibility: Recognizing that cybersecurity is a collective duty.
- Separation of Duty: Ensuring distinct user roles to prevent misuse.
- Least Privilege: Granting users only necessary access.
- Secure Defaults: Prioritizing security in system configurations.
- Fail Secure: Ensuring systems remain secure during errors or failures.
- Privacy by Design: Integrating privacy considerations from the outset.
While these principles represent best practices, they are not sufficient on their own. Technology is constantly evolving, new cyber threats emerge, and data privacy regulations change. A holistic and adaptive approach to cybersecurity is necessary to address these ongoing challenges.
Reprinted with permission from EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model.
Published
August 29, 2024
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