Companies are constantly pushing for innovation to stay competitive. Whether adopting new technologies or streamlining processes, innovation is key to growth. However, as businesses embrace digital transformation, they open themselves to new security vulnerabilities. These advancements can quickly become liabilities without proper protection, exposing companies to cyberattacks, data breaches, and other security threats.
Striking the right balance between innovation and security is essential for long-term success. Companies must prioritize cybersecurity alongside growth initiatives, ensuring strong defences against every new technology or system.
In this episode, Richard Stiennon, Chief Research Analyst at IT-Harvest, speaks to Adeel Ahmad, Director of Technical Field Strategy at HashiCorp, and Grant Webb, Cloud Technologist, about the innovation paradox.
Key Takeaways:
- The balance between innovation and security
- How digital transformation introduces new vulnerabilities
- Strategies for prioritizing cybersecurity alongside growth
- Innovation is about change, while security is about safety
- Security should not be seen as a hindrance to innovation
- Embedding security in design can reduce friction
Chapters:
00:00 - The Innovation Paradox: An Introduction
02:53 - Balancing Innovation and Security
05:49 - Regulatory Challenges in Innovation
09:14 - Embedding Security in Organizational Culture
12:07 - Lessons from HashiCorp's Experience
14:58 - Building Relationships Between Security and Development
17:52 - Creative Approaches to Security and Productivity
