Security mindset
Applying these questions as a habit of thought across any role, not only security-titled jobs.
Learn it through a story
- The Interview Question About "CIA" (Cybersecurity for Juniors 2, Ch 10)
Related terms
- Secrets manager / vault A system that stores credentials centrally and issues them securely, often with short lifespans.
- Secure SDLC Building security checks into every stage of the software development lifecycle, not bolting them on at the end.
- Security champion A team member, not on the security team, trained to run lightweight security checks on their own team's work.
- Shadow AI People using AI tools at work that their organisation hasn't approved.
- Shadow API A live API version or endpoint nobody is actively tracking or securing.
- Shadow IT Software, tools, or services in use without formal approval or security review.