Inverted Product Management Podcast #4: Damage as the Ultimate Metric in Security Product Management

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Episode 4: Damage as the Ultimate Metric in Security Product Management In this episode of Inverted Product Management Podcast, hosts Dana, Dario, Tom, and Williamson explore a powerful concept: damage as the ultimate metric in security, abuse prevention, and identity protection.Traditional metrics like prevention and detection often pull teams in opposite directions. But what if we focused on reducing actual harm—financial, reputational, and operational?Tune in as we discuss: Why damage offers a unified metric across prevention and detection Real-world examples of high-impact harm—from fake ads to election interference How companies can quantify and prioritize damage Tools and strategies to reduce attacker impact without hurting legitimate users The evolving nature of damage and why it must be continuously reassessedWhether you're a security PM, risk strategist, or tech leader, this episode offers actionable insights into how damage-based thinking can reshape your product strategy and protect your users.️ Subscribe for more deep dives into the world of inverted product management!