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Cybersecurity expert: Focus on damage prevention, not just breach prevention

Adriel T. Desautels, founder and CEO of Netragard, argues that effective cybersecurity relies on contextualized threat intelligence rather than simply investing in visible, comprehensive tools. He emphasizes that true security comes from preventing damage, not necessarily preventing every breach, and that organizations often learn these lessons only after experiencing a security incident. Desautels illustrates this with a real-world example where a simulated attack bypassed standard defenses by exploiting social engineering and existing authenticated sessions on platforms like Microsoft and AWS, highlighting the need for specific disruptors like enhanced authentication and change notifications. AI

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Cybersecurity expert: Focus on damage prevention, not just breach prevention

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Adriel Desautels, Forbes Councils Member ·

    Preparing For A Breach Before It Happens (Part Two)

    Organizations usually learn how to build threat-informed defenses only after a breach.