Kevin Lewis
Real-World Security for Busy Developers
#1about 9 minutes
Why developers must take ownership of application security
The growing responsibility for security falls on developers due to the high cost of breaches and the scarcity of dedicated security specialists.
#2about 3 minutes
Prevent leaked secrets with push protection and scanning
GitHub's push protection blocks credentials from being committed, while secret scanning finds existing keys across your entire repository history.
#3about 9 minutes
Write and review secure code using AI-powered tools
Use GitHub Copilot for security education and code reviews, while CodeQL automatically finds vulnerabilities that Copilot Autofix can then resolve.
#4about 5 minutes
Manage vulnerable dependencies in your software supply chain
Use dependency review to check for vulnerabilities and license compliance in pull requests, and let Dependabot proactively create fixes for you.
#5about 1 minute
Drive security fixes with organization-wide campaigns
Security campaigns allow teams to prioritize and track the remediation of specific vulnerabilities across all repositories in an organization.
#6about 3 minutes
How security tools integrate into the developer workflow
A summary of how tools like push protection, code scanning, and Dependabot fit seamlessly into each stage of development from the IDE to production.
Related jobs
Jobs that call for the skills explored in this talk.
aedifion GmbH
Köln, Germany
€30-45K
Intermediate
Network Security
Security Architecture
+1
Technoly GmbH
Berlin, Germany
€50-60K
Intermediate
Network Security
Security Architecture
+2
Matching moments
01:32 MIN
Organizing a developer conference for 15,000 attendees
Cat Herding with Lions and Tigers - Christian Heilmann
03:17 MIN
Selecting strategic partners and essential event tools
Cat Herding with Lions and Tigers - Christian Heilmann
04:49 MIN
Using content channels to build an event community
Cat Herding with Lions and Tigers - Christian Heilmann
04:57 MIN
Increasing the value of talk recordings post-event
Cat Herding with Lions and Tigers - Christian Heilmann
04:22 MIN
Why HR struggles with technology implementation and adoption
What 2025 Taught Us: A Year-End Special with Hung Lee
05:55 MIN
The security risks of AI-generated code and slopsquatting
Slopquatting, API Keys, Fun with Fonts, Recruiters vs AI and more - The Best of LIVE 2025 - Part 2
02:44 MIN
Rapid-fire thoughts on the future of work
What 2025 Taught Us: A Year-End Special with Hung Lee
03:45 MIN
Preventing exposed API keys in AI-assisted development
Slopquatting, API Keys, Fun with Fonts, Recruiters vs AI and more - The Best of LIVE 2025 - Part 2
Featured Partners
Related Videos
25:28How GitHub secures open source
Joseph Katsioloudes
21:53Simple Steps to Kill DevSec without Giving Up on Security
Isaac Evans
22:18Why Security-First Development Helps You Ship Better Software Faster
Michael Wildpaner
24:47Supply Chain Security and the Real World: Lessons From Incidents
Adrian Mouat
29:47You click, you lose: a practical look at VSCode's security
Thomas Chauchefoin & Paul Gerste
23:34Secure Code Superstars: Empowering Developers and Surpassing Security Challenges Together
Stefania Chaplin
56:06Stop Committing Your Secrets - GIt Hooks To The Rescue!
Dwayne McDaniel
44:30Securing Your Web Application Pipeline From Intruders
Milecia McGregor
Related Articles
View all articles
From learning to earning
Jobs that call for the skills explored in this talk.
GitLab
Glasgow, United Kingdom
£131-282K
API
C++
Gitlab
Burp Suite
+1
GitLab
Bristol, United Kingdom
£131-282K
API
C++
Gitlab
Burp Suite
+1
GitLab
Sheffield, United Kingdom
£131-282K
API
C++
Gitlab
Burp Suite
+1
GitLab
Manchester, United Kingdom
£131-282K
API
C++
Gitlab
Burp Suite
+1
GitLab
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
£131-282K
API
C++
Gitlab
Burp Suite
+1
GitLab
Nottingham, United Kingdom
£131-282K
API
C++
Gitlab
Burp Suite
+1
GitLab
Birmingham, United Kingdom
£131-282K
API
C++
Gitlab
Burp Suite
+1
GitLab
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Remote
€10K
Intermediate
API
C++
Burp Suite
+1
GitLab
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
£131-282K
API
C++
Gitlab
Burp Suite
+1