Security: Built-in or Bolt-on?

Bill Anderson, CISSP
Interhack Corporation.

Security concerns surround information technology today. In the face of the threats facing information, technologists are often driven to mitigate weaknesses in their systems.

The end result is that IT departments are driven to build things and then “to add security” at the end—if there's time and money left, which is hardly typical. How could security needs be addressed effectively?

Slides are available.

About IEEE Columbus Section

The IEEE is an international technical professional society devoted to advancing the theory and application of electrical, electronics, and computer engineering. The IEEE promotes the development of electro-technology and allied sciences, the application of those technologies for the benefit of humanity, the advancement of the profession, and the well-being of its members. The Columbus Section can be found on the Web at www.ieeecolumbus.org.

About Interhack

Interhack is a provider of information assurance, forensic computing, and other advanced computing services based in Columbus Ohio. With clients all over North America, Interhack helps companies of all sizes understand how information security can best work for them, balancing utility and risk. Interhack can be found on the web at web.interhack.com.