The Hidden Discipline Behind Security: Why Mental Models Matter More Than Tools

Cybersecurity is routinely approached as a technology acquisition problem.  Organizations invest heavily in endpoint detection platforms, SIEMs, identity systems, firewalls, and threat intelligence feeds.  They map controls to frameworks, generate compliance reports, and track remediation metrics.  On paper, the environment appears structured and defensible.  Yet breaches continue to occur, often Read more

By Eric Vanderburg, ago