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The Future of Application Security is a podcast for ambitious leaders who want to build a modern and effective AppSec program. Doing application security right is really hard and we want to help other experts build the future of AppSec by curating the best industry insights, tips and resources. What’s the most important security metric to measure in 2024? It’s Mean Time to Remediate (MTTR). Download our new MTTR guide: https://lnkd.in/evjcf4Vt
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May 22, 2024
<p>In this episode of the Future of Application Security podcast, Harshil speaks with <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdullah-munawar-6a670713/'>Abdullah Munawar</a>, Director of Product Security at <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdullah-munawar-6a670713/'>Appian</a>. Abdullah shares valuable insights into his journey from security assessments and consulting to leading product security efforts, discussing the evolving challenges and strategies for building effective security programs in modern development environments. </p> <p>He discussed the importance of evolving security practices beyond identification to implementation within organizations, including the need for a holistic approach to product security and focusing on high-priority vulnerabilities. Abdullah also explains the challenges of maintaining data quality in AI companies. </p> <p>Topics discussed:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">The transition from consulting to in-house product security and the importance of hands-on experience in understanding the challenges of implementing security fixes and mechanisms.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Defining the scope of product security in the context of decentralized development practices and the shift towards "you build it, you manage it" approaches.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The changing role and structure of product security teams to address the full stack of security concerns, from architecture and automation to traditional AppSec tasks.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Strategies for driving remediation and adoption of security practices, including leadership buy-in, targeted automation, and empathy-building initiatives like security champion programs.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Emerging challenges in product security related to AI and data management, such as data poisoning, segregation, and unintended leakage.</li> </ul>
April 24, 2024
<p>In our latest episode of the Future of Application Security podcast, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/natmokry/'>Nat Mokry</a>, VP of Application & Product Security at <a href='https://www.xbox.com/en-US'>Xbox</a> (formerly of Activision Blizzard at the time of recording), shares valuable insights into the world of application security, from the mission of defending player trust to emphasizing the importance of technical skills in cybersecurity. </p> <p>Nat provides guidance on building effective security teams and navigating the evolving challenges in the industry.</p> <p>Topics discussed:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Earning and defending player trust as a guiding principle of business and strategies for making mission statements actionable.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Building and structuring a diverse security team, and the challenges faced by appsec teams in the current landscape.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The concept of the "piggy bank of trust" in security relationships that Nat says helps him and his team remember that people skills are important too.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Balancing technical expertise and security knowledge, depending on what your data is telling you. </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Having the humility to ask questions and not have all the answers.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The difference between solving problems for people and minimizing the chances of them doing something wrong. </li> </ul>
April 10, 2024
<p>In this episode of the Future of Application Security podcast, Harshil interviews <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/felix-matenaar-99ab8559/'>Felix Matenaar</a>, Head of Product Security at <a href='https://asana.com/'>Asana</a>. Felix shares insights into his journey from Germany to Silicon Valley, where he transitioned from mobile security to leading Asana's product security efforts.</p> <p>The conversation highlights Felix's experience in creating security frameworks that eliminate vulnerabilities by building secure product lifecycles and ensuring alignment with business objectives. His approach integrates rigorous security measures directly into the development process, reflecting Asana's commitment to robust, proactive security.</p> <p>Topics Discussed:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Felix discusses his transition from software engineering to product security and his strategic move from Google to Asana.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Strategies for integrating security seamlessly into product development to enhance safety without compromising functionality.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">How effective security practices can accelerate business processes and foster trust with users.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The importance of collaboration across different organizational functions to ensure comprehensive security coverage.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The role of leadership in fostering a security-centric culture within tech companies.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Insights into upcoming challenges and innovations in the field of application security.</li> </ul>
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