Webinar on Application Security: Transforming Programmers into Security Advocates

Jul 18, 2024The Hacker NewsApp Security / Security Awareness

Let’s acknowledge this reality: Application Security and programmers often appear to be in opposing factions.

AppSec Webinar: How to Turn Developers into Security Champions

Jul 18, 2024The Hacker NewsApp Security / Security Awareness

AppSec Webinar: How to Turn Developers into Security Champions

Let’s acknowledge this reality: Application Security and programmers often appear to be in opposing factions. There’s a continuous struggle against vulnerabilities while their primary goal is to deliver code. Sound familiar?

This is a prevalent obstacle, but there exists a resolution.

Have you ever desired that they were proactively concerned about security? The solution is found in a verified, yet frequently disregarded, tactic: Security Champion Programs— an approach to convert programmers from opponents into security supporters?

Participate in our forthcoming no-cost webinar, “Transforming Programmers into Allies: The Influence of Security Champion Programs,” to uncover the hidden strategies behind this transformative methodology.

This webinar will cover:

  • Overcoming Resistance: Demonstrated methods to bridge the divide between programmers and security, fostering a culture of cooperation and reliance.
  • The Strength of Effective Communication: Understanding how to craft security messages that resonate with programmers, devoid of excessive technical jargon.
  • Fostering a Champion Culture: Learning how to construct a Security Champion initiative that thrives within your teams.
  • Evaluating Success: Grasping the essential metrics that unveil the genuine impact of Security Champions on your Application Security stance.

Your Proficient Instructors:

  • Chris Lindsey: Advocate of Application Security at Mend.io, possessing extensive expertise in security strategies centered around programmers.
  • Bonnie Viteri: Senior Technical Security Engineer at Yahoo, offering insights from a tech environment on a large scale.
  • Anthony Israel-Davis: Manager of Product Security at Fortra, delivering a distinctive viewpoint from a product-centric vantage.

By attending, you are embarking on the first step towards establishing a more secure, cooperative, and innovative development setting. Don’t miss this opportunity—enroll now and secure your participation!


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