As we reflect on the past 40 years of helping Mario fix one catastrophe after another, it's worth considering how his example can help us understand a more intelligent approach to DevOps security. Companies have the tools to improve their culture of security by enabling DevOps teams to build it into their foundation — and defeat the Bowsers of today.
Prioritize Extra Lives Over Speed Runs
Everyone loves a good speed run, and there is a certain satisfaction in recording a new personal best. However, a complete run is more than beating levels as quickly as possible; it's about stopping Bowser in the most efficient way possible. Obtaining that best time usually means eating up a lot of Mario's lives to learn the traps and obstacles of the levels, a luxury many companies can't afford.