Article Details

The role of the cybersecurity PM in incident-driven development. Article written by cybersecurity expert Yuriy Tsibere. Gone are the days when cybersecurity meant stopping annoying viruses like the Love Bug. Today, it’s about battling a massive, financially motivated cybercrime industry. Attacks are smarter, faster, and more damaging—and that changes everything for product teams. For product managers (PMs), this means understanding that attackers are constantly exploiting the same weak spots: stolen admin credentials, missing multi-factor authentication (MFA) on VPNs, remote encryption, and clever “living off the land” (LOTL) tricks like using Office to launch PowerShell. Even something as simple as an unpatched firewall or a rogue USB drive can open the door to a breach. New vulnerabilities and zero-days are popping up all the time, and product teams have to stay on their toes. A few examples: Timely patching helps, but it’s not enough. There’s always a gap between discovering a flaw and fixing it. That’s why teams need layered defenses and a mindset that’s ready to respond to incidents as they happen. How breach reports drive real-time product shifts The 100 days to secure your environment webinar series from ThreatLocker is a great example of incident-driven development. It helps security leaders focus on what matters most in their first few months. Real-world breaches often directly lead to new product features or policy changes. Here’s how: The PM's response: From advisory to actionable feature For cybersecurity PMs, reacting to threats means more than just writing advisories. It’s about building smarter, safer products. Here’s how: Cybersecurity PMs are on the front lines of using real-world protections against real-world threats. By staying informed, collecting the right data, and building with users in mind, you can reduce risk without making life harder for your team. Book a demo today to learn how ThreatLocker Patch Management can help you with these tasks. Sponsored and written by ThreatLocker.