EP 168 'Why Is Security by Design Still an Afterthought?' with Pablo Breuer Ph.D. Former Director US Special Operations Command

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🎙️ Why Is Security by Design Still an Afterthought?

The Security Circle Podcast with Pablo Breuer

Security leaders have been talking about “security by design” for years. The principle is simple: build security into systems, technology, and processes from the very beginning — not bolt it on once the damage is already done.

So why does it still so often arrive too late?

In this episode of The Security Circle Podcast, host Yolanda “Yoyo” Hamblen is joined by cybersecurity strategist and former U.S. Navy Information Warfare officer Pablo Breuer for a candid conversation about the gap between security theory and real-world implementation.

Drawing on experience across military information warfare, cyber defence, and enterprise security, Pablo explores why organisations continue to treat security as a compliance exercise rather than a design principle. From technology innovation racing ahead of governance, to the growing threat of disinformation and influence operations, the discussion highlights how the modern threat landscape demands a far more integrated approach to security thinking.

Together they explore:

• Why security by design often struggles to gain traction inside organisations
• The cultural and leadership barriers that keep security on the sidelines
• How influence operations and information warfare are changing the security landscape
• Why protecting systems is no longer enough — people and perception are now part of the attack surface
• What it really takes to embed security into innovation, strategy, and decision-making

This episode challenges a difficult question for every organisation:

If we all agree security should be built in from the start…

Why do we still treat it as an afterthought?

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