Stefania Chaplin

Secure Code Superstars: Empowering Developers and Surpassing Security Challenges Together

What if you could solve your biggest security challenges by making every developer just one percent better? Learn how to do it without causing developer burnout.

 Secure Code Superstars: Empowering Developers and Surpassing Security Challenges Together
#1about 3 minutes

Understanding the recurring bug cycle and its impact

Recurring vulnerabilities like SQL injection create a cycle of context switching and developer burnout that goes beyond the OWASP Top 10.

#2about 3 minutes

Breaking down silos between developers, security, and operations

Misaligned KPIs and communication gaps between developers, security, and operations teams can be bridged by creating a culture of security champions.

#3about 6 minutes

Integrating security tools into the developer workflow

Empower developers with free OWASP tools like Zap and dependency checkers, and integrate automated scanning and just-in-time training directly into the CI/CD pipeline.

#4about 2 minutes

Sharpening the saw with personal well-being and learning

Applying the "sharpen the saw" principle through continuous learning and maintaining personal balance helps prevent burnout and improves developer flow.

#5about 2 minutes

Key strategies for building a secure code culture

Build a stronger security posture by prioritizing time to learn, addressing technical debt, adopting an empathetic approach, and using OWASP resources.

#6about 1 minute

Transitioning from a developer to a security role

To move from development to security, start internal conversations, join a security champion program, and explore your company's specific security priorities.

#7about 1 minute

Finding resources for continuous security learning

Beyond the OWASP Top 10, developers can learn security through internal hackathons, online platforms, community meetups, and exploring red team versus blue team concepts.

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