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Richard Baird, Amnesty International's traceable director, talks about the need to break old security habits
Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) •
October 24, 2024
Organizations continue to impose outdated security models in modern cloud environments, creating critical vulnerabilities in cybersecurity defenses. The mismatch between traditional security approaches and today's ubiquitous cloud infrastructure has left many companies vulnerable to sophisticated threats that legacy security models never anticipated, according to Richard Baird, chief security officer at Traceable AI.
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Bird said the cloud and Layer 7 have fundamentally changed the industry's approach to security. “What we have to do, especially those of us who have been in the industry for a long time, is start questioning our assumptions and start questioning our own experiences, to say: ‘Are the patterns we see similar to what we see?’ Have you seen before? Are there differences? Acknowledging the differences is the most important piece.”
The shift towards cloud infrastructure has particularly affected the financial services sector, where traditional security measures such as web application firewalls and content distribution networks are ineffective. These legacy tools lack the contextual awareness and intelligence needed to protect modern payment systems and emerging financial technologies.
In this video interview with Information Security Media Group at GovWare Summit 2024, Bird also discussed:
The development of identity threat analyzes and security-focused measures; Relationship-based approach to cybersecurity in Asia Pacific markets; The decade-long transformation needed in security technology stacks.
With nearly 30 years of cybersecurity experience, Bird oversees internal data security and enhances external API security measures. Known for his innovative approach, he advocates a zero trust security model and emphasizes creativity in tackling complex challenges, making significant contributions to the field.
