IT Security Centralization Makes the Use of Industrial Spies More Profitable

This commentary argues that the centralization of IT security—exemplified by MDM on BYOD devices and kernel-level anti-cheat—creates a single point of failure that can be exploited by rogue administrators or planted insiders, effectively bypassing traditional defenses. It contends that espionage becomes a cost-effective, lower-risk tactic compared to zero-day exploitation, and recommends designing for decentralization, extending zero-trust principles beyond IT (e.g., into HR and management), and elevating protection of personal devices as a primary security concern.