Compliance vs. Consequences: The Danger of Regulatory Checkboxes in Mission-Critical Systems
In modern organizations, the pressure to adhere to regulatory standards and pass audits often takes precedence over addressing real risks in mission-critical systems. This dilemma is vividly highlighted in a recent discussion that points out the inherent dangers of prioritizing compliance checkboxes above all else.
The text reveals a troubling trend where third-party software like CrowdStrike and ZScaler is deployed into critical systems without proper consideration for the risks involved. Updates and deployments are left to run automatically, with little thought given to the potential consequences of failure.