#60: Securing Digital Environments Beyond Cybersecurity

Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering

In this episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, host Jonathan Scott is joined by Steve Nichols, the Head of Razorleaf Government Solutions Division, to explore securing digital environments beyond traditional cybersecurity measures. Together, they discuss the nuances of protecting data within collaborative environments, emphasizing the balance between security and accessibility.

Steve brings over 25 years of experience in technology, offering insights into compartmentalization, data marking, and the critical role of planning in building secure digital environments. This episode dives into best practices for securing sensitive digital information across suppliers, partners, and internal teams while maintaining efficient collaboration.

Key topics discussed:

• Beyond cybersecurity: Why securing digital information is more than just malware protection.
• Compartmentalization: How this concept applies to digital environments to manage access and collaboration.
• Data marking: Using metadata to define access levels, ownership, and restrictions.
• Planning for success: The importance of upfront architecture design for long-term digital security.
• Tool selection: Balancing best-in-class tools with the need for interoperability and scalability.

Whether you're in manufacturing, engineering, or digital program management, this episode provides actionable advice on protecting your data while fostering collaboration.

What challenges do you face in securing your digital environments? Let us know your thoughts or questions by reaching out via social media or email at [email protected]. Your input helps shape future discussions.

Stay tuned for more in-depth discussions on digital security and collaboration. Until next time, stay sharp!

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