Sicura's Security Control Management Introduces a New Era in Cybersecurity for Dynamic Threat Environments

A New Era in Cybersecurity: Sicura's Security Control Management

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Sicura has unveiled a groundbreaking concept called Security Control Management (SCM) at InfoSec World 2025. This innovative framework signals a significant shift in how government agencies and enterprises approach cybersecurity, focusing on building secure infrastructures from the ground up to address the increasing threats facing IT systems today.

What is Security Control Management?

Sicura's SCM aims to operationalize the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Secure by Design principles, embedding security and compliance directly into the development lifecycle. As organizations increasingly adopt cloud and artificial intelligence technologies, they often neglect essential cyber hygiene across their complex hybrid and on-premises systems. This oversight leads to misconfigurations and vulnerabilities that can be exploited by cyber adversaries.

The Components of SCM

1. Customizable Security Policies: SCM allows organizations to tailor their security measures according to specific industry standards, geographies, and environments, ensuring that security solutions are effective and relevant.
2. Automation Capabilities: By automating monitoring, remediation, and validation processes, organizations can significantly enhance their operational efficiency and security posture. This helps in minimizing human error, a common culprit in cybersecurity breaches.
3. Integration with Agile Workflows: The SCM framework seamlessly integrates with various agile workflows, including DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD). This allows for a more cohesive approach to security that aligns with modern development practices.
4. Flexible Deployment Options: Whether organizations operate on traditional on-premises systems or require hybrid solutions, SCM accommodates diverse environments, promoting security across both agent-based and agentless systems.

The Urgency for SCM

The necessity for SCM arises from an alarming frequency of high-profile security breaches that have compromised sensitive governmental and corporate data. Incidents such as those affecting the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and recent breaches of critical infrastructures underscore the pressing need for a proactive approach to cybersecurity.

Traditional compliance methods often involve lengthy, manual audits that only provide a snapshot of an organization's security posture at a given time. Disparate teams dealing with security, legal, and operational issues often find themselves overwhelmed by the need to tackle inconsistencies in security measures across various platforms. This fragmented approach is far from sufficient in a world where cyber threats evolve in real-time.

Moreover, as federal cybersecurity standards undergo substantial overhauls with initiatives like Continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO) and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 for defense contractors, there is a growing imperative for solutions that can keep pace with these changes.

Expert Perspectives on SCM

Leaders in cybersecurity have echoed the necessity for this paradigm shift. Lisa Umberger, CEO of Sicura and a former NSA operator, emphasized that manual compliance processes waste resources while leaving IT infrastructures vulnerable. “Security should not be an afterthought, and SCM is designed to ensure that compliance and security are integrated throughout the development process,” she remarked.

Former CISO Marene Allison highlighted that effective cybersecurity must focus on embedding security at the development stage rather than applying it as an afterthought.