Overview
Security by Default ensures that users are protected even if they do not have the expertise or time to configure security settings themselves. It shifts the burden of security from the end-user to the manufacturer or developer.
Examples
- Requiring users to change a default password during the first login.
- Disabling unnecessary services and ports by default.
- Enabling automatic security updates.
- Using strong encryption for data storage and transmission by default.
- Implementing strict default privacy settings.
Importance
Many security breaches occur because users fail to change insecure default configurations. Security by Default significantly reduces this risk.