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“It was immediately clear to me that security was a cross-cutting issue, so rather than dividing the space up in parallel with each of the other areas, I wanted security cut across the areas in addition to having its own content.” quote by Steve Crocker
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“It was immediately clear to me that security was a cross-cutting issue, so rather than dividing the space up in parallel with each of the other areas, I wanted security cut across the areas in addition to having its own content.”

Steve Crocker

About This Quote

Source Speech: Conference on Computer Security, 1975

Security should be integrated across all domains, not isolated.

In simple terms: Security must span all areas.

Key Takeaway

Embed security everywhere.

Themes

security integration systems

Mood

analytical strategic

Type

technical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • software development
  • network architecture
  • policy making
  • project planning

Key Concepts

risk management cross‑functional design

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can teams ensure security without overburdening processes?
  • What trade‑offs exist between integration and specialization?
A Different Perspective

Complex coordination can dilute focus.

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