Common Planning Pitfalls

Five mistakes show up again and again in security planning: bolting security on after design, chasing perfect security at the cost of usability, treating the plan as finished once written, working without outside expertise, and doing the minimum for compliance. All of them are avoidable if you catch them early.

Pitfall 1: "Security as an Add-On"

Problem: Trying to add security after design Solution: Integrate from the beginning

Pitfall 2: "Perfect Security"

Problem: Making device unusable Solution: Balance security with usability

Pitfall 3: "Set and Forget"

Problem: Not updating for new threats Solution: Plan for ongoing management

Pitfall 4: "Going It Alone"

Problem: Not leveraging expertise Solution: Engage security professionals

Pitfall 5: "Compliance Checkbox"

Problem: Minimum effort approach Solution: Focus on actual security