This episode explores the application of multidisciplinary thinking in cybersecurity, particularly emphasizing a systems approach to problem-solving. Laksh Raghavan, founder of Cybersyn Labs, recounts his 23 years of experience in cybersecurity, highlighting the limitations of traditional, siloed approaches. More significantly, he contrasts solving problems with treating them through absolution, resolution, solution, and dissolution, advocating for the latter—redesigning systems to eliminate problems entirely. For instance, he cites the evolution of authentication methods from passwords to FIDO keys as a shift from solving to dissolving the phishing problem. As the discussion pivoted to organizational challenges, Raghavan uses the metaphor of "problems versus messes" to illustrate the complexity of vulnerability management, suggesting that addressing underlying issues like asset management is crucial. In contrast to simply fixing vulnerabilities, he highlights the importance of creating win-win-win scenarios for developers, security teams, and the business. Finally, he emphasizes the role of psychology in cybersecurity, advocating for security-by-default approaches that account for human fallibility and biases, ultimately shaping a more human-centric approach to building secure systems.
