David Kubicki, Solution Architect Manager, Federal at Palo Alto Networks

David Kubicki, Solution Architect Manager, Federal at Palo Alto Networks, addressed critical human factors influencing cloud security during his talk at the Kara Soft ATO and Cloud Security Summit. Kubicki highlighted the inherent tension between developers, who prioritize rapid deployment and feature updates, and security professionals, who focus on compliance and risk management. He argued that overcoming this friction is essential for achieving both rapid innovation and robust security. Kubicki proposed that making security processes more seamless and integrated into development workflows is vital for aligning these often conflicting priorities.