> Markdown version of [/@niels-tanis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@niels-tanis). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Niels Tanis Security Researcher at Veracode focused on open-source supply chains and application defense. ## About Niels Tanis researches security for Veracode's binary static analysis service. Coming from a background in .NET development and pentesting, he spends his time breaking, defending, and building applications as a Microsoft MVP. His work centers on modern application defense and the open-source supply chain. He teaches developers how to evaluate third-party dependencies using the OpenSSF Scorecard to catch dangerous workflows and vulnerabilities early. Niels lives in a small village just outside Amersfoort, Netherlands, with his wife and two children. ## Past Sessions ### World Congress 2024 路 July 17, 2024 Berlin, Germany - [Reviewing 3rd party library security easily using OpenSSF Scorecard](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1041-reviewing-3rd-party-library-security-easily-using-openssf-scorecard) 路 30 min 路 馃帴 Watch recording ## Videos - [Reviewing 3rd party library security easily using OpenSSF Scorecard](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1041-reviewing-3rd-party-library-security-easily-using-openssf-scorecard) 路 Niels Tanis - [Using WebAssembly to run, extend, and secure your application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/652-using-webassembly-to-run-extend-and-secure-your-application) 路 Niels Tanis - [Securing your application software supply-chain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/468-securing-your-application-software-supply-chain) 路 Niels Tanis