Security Theater, Now Playing - When Security Is a Sideshow Instead of a Strategy

Explore how compliance-driven security programs often become mere "security theater" rather than effective business strategies in this 28-minute conference talk from BSidesLV. Learn to identify when security measures prioritize appearance over substance and discover practical approaches for transforming security from a sideshow into a strategic business partner. Examine real-world startup case studies that demonstrate successful methods for rebuilding trust between security teams and other departments. Gain actionable tactics for integrating security considerations directly into product development roadmaps and decision-making processes. Understand how to shift organizational culture so that security teams become valued collaborators rather than perceived obstacles, ultimately creating more effective and business-aligned security programs.