Secentered
Secentered is a term used in technology and design to describe an approach that places security and privacy at the center of product development and system operation. It refers to practices and design philosophies that integrate security considerations into every stage from concept through deployment and maintenance, with the aim of reducing risk and increasing resilience.
Origin and usage: The phrase began appearing in professional discussions in the early 2020s among cybersecurity,
Core principles: Secure-by-default configurations, least-privilege access, threat modeling, verifiable audits, continuous monitoring, transparent data handling, and
Applications: The approach has been discussed in contexts such as cloud platforms, mobile apps, IoT devices,
Reception and critique: Proponents argue that Secentered aligns security with business value and user experience, while
See also: privacy by design, security by design, zero-trust, secure development lifecycle.