WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Feb 24, 2022

Building Security Champions

Tanya Janca

You can't hire your way out of the cybersecurity talent shortage. Scale application security organically by transforming enthusiastic developers into empowered security champions.

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Scaling knowledge through security champions programs

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Defining the security champion role in software teams

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Scaling security teams through developer advocates

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Shifting left and creating internal security champion programs

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Establishing a center of excellence and security champions

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Recruiting the right security champions without forcing participation

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