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Hey Hackers, This week, we’ve taken a look at our top stories and found a trio of stories written by developers about the realities of working in the field. Stories written by devs have been some of the most interesting stories that we get on the site thanks to the detail that many of our contributors go into when talking about the things that they specialise in. Our stories this week cover how to get the most out of your software engineering job, the growing field of low-code data science and even how to physically protect a server room. This week’s collection taught us about using common sense solutions to complex issues such as how to find opportunities in beginner-level jobs and keeping your data safe. It also looked to the future and what that might mean for developers and data scientists You can read all of the stories at the links below! I hope that you’ll enjoy them as much as I did. by Lessons From My First Software Engineering Job Karol Horosin by About The Meteoric Rise of the Low Code Data Scientist Jorge Torres by Best Physical Security Practices for Your Server Room Zac Amos

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初心者などのためのソフトウェア開発の秘訣コーディング

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Electronic waste — better known as e-waste — has been a massive problem for years. However, most people have never even heard of the term. Unfortunately, whether they realize it or not, it impacts them directly. How does e-waste hacking put you at risk? The Overlooked Problem With E-Waste Most people don’t think twice about what happens to their electronics when they throw them away or trade them in. In almost every case, their old devices become e-waste. Common examples include phones, computers, printers, monitors, smart devices and wearables. Almost all electronics contain materials like nickel, flame retardants, and cadmium that either are or can become hazardous if disposed of improperly. For example, lithium-ion batteries can produce noxious smoke if damaged and toxic liquid if exposed to water. In landfills, these devices poison the air, waterways, and soil by leeching heavy metals and poisonous chemicals. Since e-waste is a relatively new problem, it remains largely unaddressed. Today, it accounts for roughly 70% of the toxic waste in U.S. landfills. Only a fraction is ever formally recycled, leaving the rest to pollute local environments for thousands of years until they naturally break down. While there’s no breakdown of where the country’s e-waste comes from, the consumer electronics sector is likely responsible for most of it. People have been buying more than ever in recent years — computer purchases surged by 34% during the COVID-19 pandemic — suggesting they’ve been throwing away more than ever. The main focus of e-waste is its environmental risks, for good reason. However, that’s not its only problem. Many people don’t realize they’re essentially handing all their device’s data directly to a cybercriminal when they dispose of it improperly. E-waste hacking is becoming increasingly profitable for cybercriminals as people toss more electronics every year. Unfortunately, buying something new is often cheaper than having something repaired. Once a device leaves the owner’s hands and lands in the trash, it’s forfeit — along with every shred of personally identifiable information (PII) and sensitive data it ever stored. What E-Waste Hacking Looks Like While e-waste hacking sounds futuristic, it’s concerningly simplistic. Once an electronic device is thrown away or given to a third party for disposal, it often ends up in a landfill. At some point along the journey, people pick through the waste for hard drives to recover data. They either misuse it themselves or sell it to a third party for a profit. There’s 100 times more gold in one ton of smartphones than in one ton of gold ore. Thus, urban mining — extracting usable material like copper, glass, aluminum or gold from discarded electronics — is becoming popular in places like Ghana, China and India. How does e-waste hacking work? Usually, cybercriminals can pry out a device’s physical drives and recover the data from them, as many people forget to wipe or destroy those. While they might have to use specialized tools to bypass security measures, they often only have to plug it in to retrieve sensitive information. Back in 2009, a group of journalism students from the University of British Columbia bought a $40 hard drive at an open-air market in Ghana for an international reporting course. Once they plugged it in, a multi-million dollar U.S. defense contract between the Pentagon, the Department of Homeland Security and a military contractor was sitting there, waiting to be read. What Are the Security Risks of E-Waste? Once cybercriminals get ahold of an improperly disposed-of device’s storage system, they can see the previous owner’s PII. This could include names, social security numbers, addresses and contact information. They also gain access to whatever files remain intact. Regarding e-waste generated by consumer electronics, individuals become susceptible to identity theft, phishing scams, cyberattacks and financial fraud. If cybercriminals choose to sell their information on the dark web, they remain at risk for the rest of their lives. While individuals are usually the focus of cybersecurity concerns related to e-waste, businesses are also at risk. If even a single employee improperly disposes of their old work laptop, the company’s data breach risk skyrockets. E-waste hacking can expose proprietary information, give cybercriminals a way to infiltrate the brand’s network legitimately or lead to an uptick in cyberattacks. Considering the average data breach cost over $4.45 million in 2023, the consequences could be catastrophic. How Do Electronics End up in Hackers' Hands? The logistics of electronics going from a garbage can into a hacker’s hands is more straightforward than most people would assume. One of the simplest means is through theft, where the person retrieves the thrown-away device from the trash and takes it home. While most cybercriminals don’t make dumpster diving a pastime, many know where to go — or who to call — to get their hands on recently thrown-out electronics. Considering roughly 800 laptops worth of e-waste are generated every second in the U.S., the simplicity of such a plan shouldn’t come as a surprise. Another illicit means cybercriminals use to get their hands on PII is through a third party like a recycling center, buy-back platform or trade-in program. In this scenario, the intermediary sells used consumer electronics to them directly. Whether due to negligence or an effort to make a quick profit, sensitive data doesn’t get wiped before the sale. One of the most concerning ways e-waste ends up in hackers’ hands is through cargo ships. According to a 2016 study — one of the few on the matter — the U.S. exports up to 40% of its e-waste for dismantling or recycling. Apparently, there have been multiple cases where countries have had to reject cargo loads of e-waste shipments. While some say this claim is untrue, the U.S. has set a precedent by exporting plastic waste for decades. Despite international law making it illegal, it has increased its exports to places like Malaysia and Indonesia. Moreover, while most shipments are categorized as recycling, they end up in landfills, meaning e-waste export isn’t an unreasonable concept. What to Do to Avoid E-Waste Hacking While most people’s first thought is to avoid e-waste hacking by holding on to their technology, unused electronics are attractive targets to thieves. Besides, lost devices pose a host of other cybersecurity risks. The only way to guarantee security is through proper disposal channels. 1. Shred Data Storage Systems People must get used to “shredding” their hard disk drives and solid state drives (SSDs) like they do their sensitive documents. Once they wipe their device, they should render their storage systems unusable by physically destroying them and their chips. 2. Use Darik's Boot and Nuke Darik's Boot and Nuke (DBAN) is a free, open-source software people use to wipe physical drives. While it’s effective, it should only be used by individuals and not businesses, as it doesn’t meet any formal destruction requirements like NIST or HIPAA. Notably, it does not work on all devices and will not work for SSDs due to compatibility issues. 3. Leverage Data Encryption People should proactively encrypt every shred of data on their devices even if they use DBAN since data residue — recoverable digital traces of data — remains on electronics and is recoverable by hackers even after the manual erasure process. As a bonus, this measure can protect them from experiencing the effects of various cyberattacks. 4. Use Reputable Third Parties Simply destroying and throwing away electronics to prevent e-waste hacking is irresponsible because it is incredibly damaging to the environment. Instead, people should find reputable, transparent third parties to ensure their devices don’t end up being sold off or landfilled. The World Cannot Ignore the Issue of E-Waste Even without the security risks e-waste hacking poses, improperly disposed-of electronics are a problem. They poison the air, waterways and soil for thousands of years as they sit in landfills. Individuals and enterprises must do their part to prevent this from happening for the good of data protection and the environment. Electronic waste — better known as e-waste — has been a massive problem for years. However, most people have never even heard of the term. Unfortunately, whether they realize it or not, it impacts them directly. How does e-waste hacking put you at risk? Electronic waste — better known as e-waste — has been a massive problem for years. However, most people have never even heard of the term. Unfortunately, whether they realize it or not, it impacts them directly. How does e-waste hacking put you at risk? The Overlooked Problem With E-Waste The Overlooked Problem With E-Waste Most people don’t think twice about what happens to their electronics when they throw them away or trade them in. In almost every case, their old devices become e-waste. Common examples include phones, computers, printers, monitors, smart devices and wearables. Almost all electronics contain materials like nickel, flame retardants, and cadmium that either are or can become hazardous if disposed of improperly. For example, lithium-ion batteries can produce noxious smoke if damaged and toxic liquid if exposed to water. In landfills, these devices poison the air, waterways, and soil by leeching heavy metals and poisonous chemicals. Since e-waste is a relatively new problem, it remains largely unaddressed. Today, it accounts for roughly 70% of the toxic waste in U.S. landfills. Only a fraction is ever formally recycled, leaving the rest to pollute local environments for thousands of years until they naturally break down. 70% of the toxic waste 70% of the toxic waste While there’s no breakdown of where the country’s e-waste comes from, the consumer electronics sector is likely responsible for most of it. People have been buying more than ever in recent years — computer purchases surged by 34% during the COVID-19 pandemic — suggesting they’ve been throwing away more than ever. computer purchases surged by 34% computer purchases surged by 34% The main focus of e-waste is its environmental risks, for good reason. However, that’s not its only problem. Many people don’t realize they’re essentially handing all their device’s data directly to a cybercriminal when they dispose of it improperly. E-waste hacking is becoming increasingly profitable for cybercriminals as people toss more electronics every year. Unfortunately, buying something new is often cheaper than having something repaired. Once a device leaves the owner’s hands and lands in the trash, it’s forfeit — along with every shred of personally identifiable information (PII) and sensitive data it ever stored. What E-Waste Hacking Looks Like While e-waste hacking sounds futuristic, it’s concerningly simplistic. Once an electronic device is thrown away or given to a third party for disposal, it often ends up in a landfill. At some point along the journey, people pick through the waste for hard drives to recover data. They either misuse it themselves or sell it to a third party for a profit. There’s 100 times more gold in one ton of smartphones than in one ton of gold ore. Thus, urban mining — extracting usable material like copper, glass, aluminum or gold from discarded electronics — is becoming popular in places like Ghana, China and India. 100 times more gold 100 times more gold How does e-waste hacking work? Usually, cybercriminals can pry out a device’s physical drives and recover the data from them, as many people forget to wipe or destroy those. While they might have to use specialized tools to bypass security measures, they often only have to plug it in to retrieve sensitive information. Back in 2009, a group of journalism students from the University of British Columbia bought a $40 hard drive at an open-air market in Ghana for an international reporting course. Once they plugged it in, a multi-million dollar U.S. defense contract between the Pentagon, the Department of Homeland Security and a military contractor was sitting there, waiting to be read. bought a $40 hard drive bought a $40 hard drive What Are the Security Risks of E-Waste? Once cybercriminals get ahold of an improperly disposed-of device’s storage system, they can see the previous owner’s PII. This could include names, social security numbers, addresses and contact information. They also gain access to whatever files remain intact. Regarding e-waste generated by consumer electronics, individuals become susceptible to identity theft, phishing scams, cyberattacks and financial fraud. If cybercriminals choose to sell their information on the dark web, they remain at risk for the rest of their lives. While individuals are usually the focus of cybersecurity concerns related to e-waste, businesses are also at risk. If even a single employee improperly disposes of their old work laptop, the company’s data breach risk skyrockets. E-waste hacking can expose proprietary information, give cybercriminals a way to infiltrate the brand’s network legitimately or lead to an uptick in cyberattacks. Considering the average data breach cost over $4.45 million in 2023, the consequences could be catastrophic. cost over $4.45 million cost over $4.45 million How Do Electronics End up in Hackers' Hands? The logistics of electronics going from a garbage can into a hacker’s hands is more straightforward than most people would assume. One of the simplest means is through theft, where the person retrieves the thrown-away device from the trash and takes it home. While most cybercriminals don’t make dumpster diving a pastime, many know where to go — or who to call — to get their hands on recently thrown-out electronics. Considering roughly 800 laptops worth of e-waste are generated every second in the U.S., the simplicity of such a plan shouldn’t come as a surprise. roughly 800 laptops worth of e-waste roughly 800 laptops worth of e-waste Another illicit means cybercriminals use to get their hands on PII is through a third party like a recycling center, buy-back platform or trade-in program. In this scenario, the intermediary sells used consumer electronics to them directly. Whether due to negligence or an effort to make a quick profit, sensitive data doesn’t get wiped before the sale. One of the most concerning ways e-waste ends up in hackers’ hands is through cargo ships. According to a 2016 study — one of the few on the matter — the U.S. exports up to 40% of its e-waste for dismantling or recycling. Apparently, there have been multiple cases where countries have had to reject cargo loads of e-waste shipments. up to 40% of its e-waste up to 40% of its e-waste While some say this claim is untrue, the U.S. has set a precedent by exporting plastic waste for decades. Despite international law making it illegal , it has increased its exports to places like Malaysia and Indonesia. Moreover, while most shipments are categorized as recycling, they end up in landfills, meaning e-waste export isn’t an unreasonable concept. international law making it illegal international law making it illegal What to Do to Avoid E-Waste Hacking While most people’s first thought is to avoid e-waste hacking by holding on to their technology, unused electronics are attractive targets to thieves. Besides, lost devices pose a host of other cybersecurity risks. The only way to guarantee security is through proper disposal channels. 1. Shred Data Storage Systems People must get used to “shredding” their hard disk drives and solid state drives (SSDs) like they do their sensitive documents. Once they wipe their device, they should render their storage systems unusable by physically destroying them and their chips. 2. Use Darik's Boot and Nuke Darik's Boot and Nuke (DBAN) is a free, open-source software people use to wipe physical drives. While it’s effective, it should only be used by individuals and not businesses, as it doesn’t meet any formal destruction requirements like NIST or HIPAA. Notably, it does not work on all devices and will not work for SSDs due to compatibility issues. 3. Leverage Data Encryption People should proactively encrypt every shred of data on their devices even if they use DBAN since data residue — recoverable digital traces of data — remains on electronics and is recoverable by hackers even after the manual erasure process. As a bonus, this measure can protect them from experiencing the effects of various cyberattacks. 4. Use Reputable Third Parties Simply destroying and throwing away electronics to prevent e-waste hacking is irresponsible because it is incredibly damaging to the environment. Instead, people should find reputable, transparent third parties to ensure their devices don’t end up being sold off or landfilled. The World Cannot Ignore the Issue of E-Waste Even without the security risks e-waste hacking poses, improperly disposed-of electronics are a problem. They poison the air, waterways and soil for thousands of years as they sit in landfills. Individuals and enterprises must do their part to prevent this from happening for the good of data protection and the environment.

What Is E-Waste Hacking?

ই-ওয়েস্ট হ্যাকিং কি?

Was ist Elektroschrott-Hacking?

¿Qué es el pirateo de residuos electrónicos?

Qu’est-ce que le piratage des déchets électroniques ?

ई-कचरा हैकिंग क्या है?

電子廃棄物ハッキングとは何ですか?

전자 폐기물 해킹이란 무엇입니까?

O que é hackeamento de lixo eletrônico?

Что такое взлом электронных отходов?

E-Atık Hacking Nedir?

Hack rác thải điện tử là gì?

什么是电子垃圾黑客？

Efficient Neural Network Approaches for Conditional Optimal Transport: Discussion and Reference

Drone deliveries could be the next big thing if logistics companies find a way to overcome the current hurdles. How long will it take them to figure things out? What Drone Delivery Could Look Like So far, the commercial sector has shown interest in various short-range drone applications. Last-mile delivery is one of the most likely uses for drones in logistics since the technology is better suited for brief trips. While conventional vans can travel incredibly long distances, the cost of deploying them in the last leg of shipping is absurdly high. Same-day delivery is another likely application because drones are small, fast, and lightweight. More importantly, they can typically only hold one package at a time, making them perfect for urgent order fulfillment. The food and grocery delivery surge highlights another potential application for cost-effective drones. While app-based services are popular, companies lose money paying their drivers. For example, Uber only — it lost millions every year prior. started making a profit in 2023 Pros of Using Drones for Package Deliveries There are numerous benefits to using drones for package deliveries. Fast Delivery Autonomous drones could cut delivery times in half. They can deliver lightweight packages because they’re agile and small. A large fleet could easily make thousands of deliveries daily. faster than conventional vehicles Inexpensive Operation Semi-trucks and delivery vans use diesel or gas, which is expensive and fluctuates in price often. On the other hand, drones use electricity, which is relatively inexpensive. In other words, their cost per trip is typically much lower. Higher Efficiency Drones are fast and use little fuel because roadways, traffic lights, congestion, or car accidents don’t hinder them. Instead, they can fly in a semi-direct path toward their target address. They're more efficient since they can achieve a higher delivery quota than trucks. Increased Accessibility Addresses in remote or congested areas can be challenging to get to by truck. Drones can travel to these spots with little trouble, increasing delivery accessibility — and potentially increasing order frequency. Automatic Delivery Autonomous drones pose less of a risk to public safety than self-driving vehicles. At the same time, they offer all of the benefits of automation — they can deliver packages around the clock, never have to take breaks, and won’t suffer from human-error-related mistakes. Cons of Using Drones for Package Deliveries As great as the benefits of drone deliveries are, downsides do exist. Unreliable Unfortunately, modern drones aren’t the most robust technology — a strong gust of wind or unpleasant weather can easily knock them off course. If conditions aren’t ideal, they won’t be able to leave the fulfillment center to make deliveries. Complex Currently, there are few out-of-the-box solutions for commercial drone delivery. Autonomous flight , requiring technology like cloud computing, artificial intelligence, computer vision, and GPS-independent navigation to work. Properly developing and integrating everything can be a highly complex undertaking. is very resource-intensive Involved Logistics companies can only deploy a fleet if they have storage space, chargers, navigation software, insurance, and maintenance. Developing the infrastructure to make drone deliveries is time-consuming and expensive. Expensive Commercial drones are expensive — on average, in 2024. Unfortunately, the price will only drop to $500 by 2028. Logistics companies will have to invest a significant portion of their budget into the upfront expenses alone. a single one costs $520 Error-Prone While conventional vehicles can experience a flat tire or a dead battery, the driver can fix it or call for assistance. If a drone suffers from a technical issue mid-air, it could land in a tree, on a roof or in the middle of a road, irreversibly damaging it and its package. Finding and retrieving it might be impossible if its geolocation features malfunction. Restricted Drones can only carry relatively lightweight packages. They’d have to be much larger to lift bulk or heavy objects — and who wants all that weight flying precariously above their head? Preventable Challenges to Widespread Adoption One of the most preventable challenges to the widespread adoption is drop-off uncertainty. Media often depicts drones gracefully swooping down and gingerly placing a package right where it needs to be. In reality, they need a pre-determined location like a parcel locker. Unoperated drones aren’t capable of the precision that placing a package at the right doorstep requires, so pick-up locations are ideal. However, they have to get relatively low to the ground to make these deliveries, meaning there’s a high likelihood of interference. While logistics companies can hope people remain civil, only some are fond of this novel delivery method. Residents of one town after the tech giant rolled them out. Although they’d face repercussions from destroying or damaging anything, the ensuing legal battles and replacement costs could be high. discussed shooting down Amazon’s drones At the very least, general public hesitation is another challenge halting widespread adoption. According to one survey, feel worried about potential drone accidents. Their concerns aren’t unfounded, either — drones are far more likely to crash than aircraft. nearly three in 10 people The issue of red tape is technically preventable but would be challenging in reality. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s Part 107 rule between the pilot and their drone at all times. Australia and the United Kingdom have similar regulations. This technicality all but prevents autonomous deliveries. requires a line of sight Moreover, operators must get a remote pilot certificate, register, certify, and pass tests before ever being able to fly — or watch over — a drone. Even if they have all these credentials, they can’t fly above 400 feet or over congested areas. The regulations are strict. While these challenges are all preventable with enough effort, money, and time, they still are massive obstacles to standardizing drone delivery. Unless a pioneering logistics company works to change things, they will remain in the way. Unavoidable Challenges to Widespread Adoption Logistics companies can’t remove every hurdle to adoption. Weather is one of the biggest obstacles — drones can’t fly in hail, fog, rain, sleet, or windy conditions. If it’s too hot out, their lifting capacity drops drastically, and their batteries drain much faster in the cold. Essentially, they are relatively useless unless it’s mild out. Their range is another longstanding challenge. Currently, autonomous drones can only get so far — a few miles, to be precise. For logistics companies to make an adequate return on investment, they’d need to build a micro-fulfillment center next to every major city. Obstacles are another frequently overlooked — and unavoidable — challenge. While autonomous delivery drones are often equipped with computer vision, artificial intelligence, and sensors, they won’t be able to recognize objects as well as humans. In other words, they have a much higher chance of running into power lines, low-flying aircraft, trees, birds, and people. What the Future of Drone Delivery Will Look Like While drone technology has potential, it’s facing some significant hurdles. Even if the FAA’s regulations suddenly disappeared, their success isn’t guaranteed. In fact, companies have yet to make much progress even though the FAA has already pulled back. Its 2021 rule change , enabling them to fly at night and over moving vehicles without a waiver. loosened commercial drone restrictions Still, the winds of change are definitely blowing. In 2021, registered their drones. More and more logistics enterprises are recognizing the potential of this technology. roughly 1.3 million commercial pilots Crucially, the general public’s awareness and acceptance of this technology is shifting. According to one study, to use package delivery drones if the option existed. While logistical adoption of the drone market, it likely won’t be an option at checkout for years. seven in 10 people would prefer is the fastest-growing portion Drones Could Be the Future of Logistics While delivery drones might not become a thing for years — possibly even decades — it’s clear that logistics brands are hard at work trying to make this technology happen. It could soon become the standard.

How Close Are We to Widespread Drone Deliveries?

আমরা ড্রোন ডেলিভারি ব্যাপকভাবে কতটা কাছাকাছি?

Wie nah sind wir an einer weit verbreiteten Verbreitung von Drohnenlieferungen?

¿Qué tan cerca estamos de las entregas generalizadas de drones?

À quel point sommes-nous proches des livraisons généralisées par drones ?

हम व्यापक ड्रोन डिलीवरी के कितने करीब हैं?

ドローン配送の普及はどのくらい近づいているのでしょうか?

드론 배송이 널리 확산되는 데 얼마나 가까이 다가왔나요?

Quão perto estamos das entregas generalizadas de drones?

Насколько мы близки к распространению доставки дронами?

Yaygın Drone Teslimatlarına Ne Kadar Yakınız?

Chúng ta đã tiến gần đến việc giao hàng bằng máy bay không người lái rộng rãi đến mức nào?

我们距离广泛的无人机送货还有多远？

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The phrase “complexity is the enemy of security” has floated around IT teams for decades. The general belief is that an overly complicated approach to will lead to greater vulnerabilities. Since most organizations are scrambling to advance their defenses against new threats, the debate on whether it is true matters now more than ever. cybersecurity What Does “Complexity Is the Enemy of Security” Mean? The “complexity is the enemy of security” mantra means the more complicated a system is, the more challenging it will be to safeguard against threats. The more components, dependencies, integrations, and configurations an IT team has, the more time they’ll spend maintaining, managing, and securing everything. Instead of sunsetting and replacing legacy systems, many organizations keep adding to their tech stack. Layering security to strengthen defenses for years. Rather than navigate intricate dependencies and configurations, they adopt more technology. has been the industry-standard approach While many IT teams believe adapting is essential to security, most can’t upgrade all their technology whenever a new threat appears. Instead, they rely on well-established systems. However, having a mix of legacy and modern devices because it creates gaps — one of the reasons people consider complexity the enemy. increases the risk of cyberattacks Why Cybersecurity Complexity Exists Most IT teams manage dozens of software, hardware, vendors, and apps. Globally, every business on average in 2022. That number has risen annually for nearly a decade and will likely continue increasing for years. used 130 separate SaaS applications Even though the general sentiment of complexity being detrimental has existed for ages, IT teams continue to layer security. They’ve mainly had to because it’s the only way they can safeguard against constantly changing cyberthreats. Organizations to keep pace with the ever-evolving threat landscape. With the sudden rise of technologies like artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, professionals have had to modernize or risk being vulnerable. must constantly adapt How Does Cybersecurity Complexity Impact IT Teams? Cybersecurity complexity has ripple effects upstream and downstream — it affects end users as much as chief information security officers. That said, the IT team feels the brunt of the impact. They must manage an increased attack surface, constant updates, misconfigurations, troubleshooting, unintended component interactions, and convoluted compliance monitoring. Consequently, IT professionals experience fatigue. Many neglect security in response, increasing their vulnerabilities. Research shows human error causes in the United States and the United Kingdom. People are already prone to careless and malicious behavior, so these consistently large workloads aren’t ideal. 90% of cybersecurity incidents When systems become too complicated to manage, people naturally look for convenient workarounds. For example, they might skip pressing updates, refuse to implement multifactor authentication, or ignore essential alerts. As a result, their overall security suffers. Attackers have used complexity to their advantage. They’ve exploited outdated systems, negligence, and misconfigurations to find gaps and vulnerabilities. Notably, IT professionals might also have more difficulty locating threats when maintaining dozens of security tools simultaneously. Is “Complexity Is the Enemy of Security” True? On the one hand, the phrase “complexity is the enemy of security” is true because overly complicated setups require more effort to maintain. They inherently create an increased attack surface and have a higher probability of failure. The chance for human error rises because people find workarounds to make their lives more convenient. Additionally, complexity means more overhead and operational costs. The more organizations spend to maintain and manage their systems, the less they’ll have to strengthen security more meaningfully. The same concept applies to time — the longer they focus on upgrades and troubleshooting, the less attention they can devote to more pressing concerns. On the other hand, complexity doesn’t automatically translate to difficulty. Often, complicated configurations result in more straightforward management for end users. Additionally, multilayered security offers comprehensive protection from every potential threat. Moreover, having more hardware, software, and applications allows IT teams to adapt to any threat. Continuously layering security as the cybersecurity landscape evolves helps them fine-tune their defenses. Even if they only have redundant systems, they’re automatically more protected because they have backups. Complexity isn’t inherently harmful to IT teams. Instead, subpar planning is the real threat. Professionals who balance their technology needs with manageability and convenience can better protect themselves. Sometimes, layering security translates to simplicity. Complexity Doesn’t Translate to Better Security For years, IT teams have upped their investments in security. Worldwide spending on cybersecurity , an increase of 12.1% compared to 2022. However, none of those expenses have meaningfully slowed cyberthreats. reached $219 billion in 2023 Rather, cybercriminals have become more brazen and have launched more attacks. Annual data breaches in 2019 to 1,802 in 2022. The fact these cybersecurity incidents increased by 40% in the same period that spending rose $30.3 billion proves the industry’s approach to layering security isn’t working out as expected. went from 1,279 instances Even though most organizations have been spending more for years, they haven’t made a meaningful dent in the threat landscape. It seems complexity doesn’t result in marked improvement by itself. Although subpar planning is the real threat, IT teams shouldn’t layer security just to modernize or adapt. Organizations can strengthen security with proper planning. Instead of continuously adopting a multilayered approach because it’s easier than reconfiguring or phasing out legacy systems, they must prioritize. Whether they need to safeguard personally identifiable information, proprietary data or critical systems, they must build their strategy around protecting core systems instead of expanding to fill every potential gap. Organizations Can Make Complexity Work for Them Organizations have grown too comfortable, making their systems overly complicated to compensate for their vulnerabilities. Instead of spreading themselves thin by expanding their protections to cover every endpoint, they should seriously consider reprioritizing. Strengthening the most critical systems and dropping unnecessary hardware can be very rewarding. Even though having dozens of tools and systems isn’t inherently risky, simplifying their approach to security will undoubtedly improve IT professionals’ work lives and increase organizational safety. Although many IT leaders believe they must continue adopting new technology to protect themselves against the ever-evolving threat landscape, balancing complexity and manageability is much safer in the long term.

Is Complexity the Enemy of Security?

Automation has emerged as a promising solution to many common workflow woes. It’s particularly valuable in cybersecurity, where talent shortages are rampant and inefficiency becomes dangerous. Despite that potential, automation adoption has been relatively slow. cybersecurity Businesses that want to automate security workflows effectively must address common shortcomings. Here are five of the most significant. 1. Lack of Trust A late 2023 survey revealed that say a lack of trust undermines security automation’s effectiveness — more than any other issue. Because many AI decisions happen in a black box, it’s hard to take what these models say at face value. That goes doubly for a field as mission-critical as cybersecurity. 31% of cybersecurity professionals How to Address It Resolving this trust issue is a two-part process. First, the developers behind automated security tools must focus on AI explainability. Thankfully, , leading to more models allowing users to see how they arrive at their decisions. explainable AI research is growing Secondly, end users must accept that automation isn’t a perfect tool. Even if it was, teams should verify every AI decision to be safe. Organizations should design a formal process for reviewing and authenticating automated actions so they can adjust these tools as necessary to improve their accuracy. As more teams use automated tools — even cautiously — they’ll see automation is more reliable than previously thought. AI will become more accurate with increased data, further building trust. 2. High False Positive Rates False positives are another big obstacle to cybersecurity automation adoption. AI often flags benign activity because it’s better to be safe than sorry, and it’s impossible to predict every legitimate way to act on a network. On the one hand, erring on the side of caution is better than letting malicious activity slide. On the other hand, , taking their time away from important work and increasing burnout. false positives overwhelm security professionals How to Address It Reducing false positives is often a matter of right-fitting an automated solution to the problem. A rules-based detection algorithm is too simplistic to accurately distinguish between suspicious and harmless behavior in a complex environment. Using more nuanced machine learning models instead allows more room for situation-based decision-making. Security teams must also tweak detection algorithms over time. AI models may produce many false positives initially, but developers can adjust them, teaching them a wider variety of acceptable behavior. These solutions will become more accurate with additional data, reducing false alarms. 3. Skills Shortages Labor challenges pose another obstacle. While automated systems remedy some skills shortages, they often require AI abilities and experience to implement effectively. Errors like misconfiguration are common and damaging, with stemming from human mistakes. 75% of data loss How to Address It AI and coding skills are in high demand, so businesses may be unable to hire new professionals with the needed experience. The solution is to grow this talent from within. Upskilling security professionals to learn to train and implement AI models will resolve skills shortages without requiring competitive, expensive hiring processes. This route will also ensure the organization’s AI leaders are familiar with company policies and workflows. Any future security automation projects will be more effective as a result. Another possible solution is to opt for off-the-shelf automated systems instead of building custom applications. While the latter may offer more relevant help, the former offloads much of the training and adjustment work, lowering the need for AI-related skills. Businesses should also look for vendors offering extensive ongoing support. 4. Financial Concerns As with most new technologies, costs are another common barrier to adopting security automation. Almost cite insufficient upfront capital as a roadblock to new technologies. Even if businesses feel comfortable taking on these initial costs, slow returns on investment may hinder them. one-third of all enterprises How to Address It Overcoming this barrier starts with recognizing automation’s long-term financial benefits. Companies using security automation if a breach occurs, thanks to faster responses and more thorough backups. It would also help strained security teams become more productive, reducing relative operational costs. can save $3.05 million Of course, these long-term benefits don’t mean automated security tools aren’t expensive upfront. In light of those initial costs, businesses should approach automation slowly. Instead of automating multiple processes simultaneously, they should take it one function at a time. Automating a smaller scope and then getting used to adjusting the system before investing in further automation will spread out initial expenses. It’ll also help teams learn to automate more effectively, leading to faster ROIs. 5. Regulatory Compliance As cybersecurity laws grow, regulatory concerns are holding businesses back from adopting security automation. Regulations like Europe’s GDPR or California’s CCPA impose specific rules on how companies can store and use people’s data. A security AI that accesses information under these protections may introduce noncompliance issues. How to Address It The primary issue between AI and data regulations is that it’s often unclear how AI models access and use information. If security tools operate in a black box, the company can’t be certain that it adheres to strict privacy requirements, exposing it to fines of in some cases. Explainable AI is the solution. tens of millions of dollars Software vendors have started providing built-in compliance as laws like this have become more common. Businesses should only work with AI providers offering this assurance. Security teams that build their own automated solutions should ensure transparency from the start of the development process. Thorough audits and an emphasis on explainability will clarify how AI models access and use protected data. Teams can then adjust the model to comply with regulations and prove this compliance. Cybersecurity Automation Is Too Valuable to Overlook Automation is an indispensable tool for modern cybersecurity teams. Threats are too numerous and teams are too busy for manual monitoring and responses to be sufficient. The only viable way to manage threats effectively amid the growing security skills gap is to automate where possible. Effective implementation begins with recognizing where it can go wrong. Businesses can more readily overcome these challenges if they understand common automation adoption and usage barriers. Doing so is crucial to capitalizing on this increasingly necessary technology.

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