DT012
Embed security requirements into platform default configurations so customization options cannot undermine the mandatory secure baseline.
CyberTRIZ analysis · Process contradiction DT012 · one of 8,235 worked contradictions published by CyberTRIZ.AI
Regulations
Higher Platform Flexibility vs. Security Standardization
Business Context. Flexible digital platforms that allow extensive customization empower teams to solve their specific problems, but excessive customization options can undermine the consistent security configuration that enterprise security standards require.
Process TRIZ Resolution. Rather than restricting flexibility to enforce security uniformly, organizations should build security requirements into the platform's default configuration so that customization options operate within a secure baseline that cannot be disabled.
Applicable TRIZ Principles
Principle 10 (Prior Action) builds security requirements into the platform's default configuration in advance.
Principle 3 (Local Quality) allows customization within a fixed, secure baseline configuration.
Principle 40 (Composite Materials) combines platform flexibility with a non-negotiable security foundation.
Expected Outcome
Preserved platform flexibility
Consistent security standardization
Reduced misconfiguration risk
Simplified security auditing
Decision Indicators
Customization options have led to inconsistent security configurations.
Security audits find configuration variance across similarly deployed applications.
No secure default configuration exists within the platform.
Teams have disabled security settings to enable desired customization.
Security incidents have originated from misconfigured customizations.
If several of these indicators are present, the contradiction is likely active and the Process TRIZ resolution above should be evaluated.