In my previous column, I offered tips on leveraging security metrics in order to stay out of the lion’s den. It goes without saying that it’s always best to avoid the lion’s den whenever possible. In fact, much of the security advice out there is centered around this philosophy. But what should one do if they have no choice but to put themselves in the lion’s den? What happens if, for incident response purposes, we need to leave our comfort zone and enter a dangerous environment?
I’d argue that the best strategy for surviving a dangerous environment is to stay strong, to engage with the negative forces in the environment only when necessary, and to let that environment affect you as little as possible. When the security of our organization depends on us leaving our comfort zone, how can we ensure that we accomplish what we set out to do without putting the organization at additional risk? Here are some tips to help an organization cope with and navigate its way out of the lion’s den before, during, and after incident response:
1. Stay focused: When you need to enter the lion’s den, remember why you’re there. Don’t get distracted. Get in, complete the mission, and get out.
2. Realize where you are: The aptly titled film says it all: “The Devil Wears Prada.” When in the lion’s den, identify where you are. Don’t let naivety or cockiness lure you into a false sense of security or over-confidence. Beware of getting drawn in to tasks or activities that are irrelevant to your objectives and, in fact, may work against them.
3. Know your safe spots: In an unsafe environment, knowing ..
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