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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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