In this episode of the VulnWise Show, hosts Scott Kuffer and Steve Carter dive into the nuanced world of compensating controls with cybersecurity expert Caleb Hoch, Principal Security Consultant at Google Mandiant. Caleb shares his insights on effectively leveraging compensating controls in vulnerability management, balancing risk, and addressing challenges in complex environments. From proactive strategies to validation techniques, this episode explores how compensating controls can help secure even the most intricate systems.

Key moments:

00:00 Introduction to Vulnerability Management and Compensating Controls

01:38 Defining Compensating Controls in Cybersecurity

03:56 The Role of Compensating Controls in Vulnerability Management

08:02 Challenges in Implementing Compensating Controls

12:03 Validating Compensating Controls Effectiveness

15:55 The Intersection of GRC and Vulnerability Management

19:57 Compliance vs. Security: The Role of Controls

23:54 Prioritizing Vulnerabilities with Compensating Controls

27:51 Starting with Compensating Controls: Where to Begin

32:04 The Future of Attack Path Mapping and Compensating Controls