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Unleash Innovation by Replacing Barriers



            with Guardrails


            By Craig Burland, CISO, Inversion6


            Gandalf  defiantly  shouted  –  "You  shall  not  pass!”  –  and  erected  a  magical  barrier  that  halted  the
            advancing Balrog, a massive, fiery demon, momentarily saving the company from certain destruction.
            Then the barrier failed, and the demon dragged Gandalf into the depths.



            Don’t be like Gandalf.

            In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been
            more critical to save organizations from certain risks.  However, the traditional approach to cybersecurity,
            characterized by procedural roadblocks and carefully crafted checkpoints, has proven to be a double-
            edged sword.  While this approach mitigates risks, it inadvertently stifles innovation, decelerates the pace
            of business, and incentivizes rule-breaking to get things done. This flawed and failed approach must be





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