Level Up Your Security Champions Program - Enhancing Application Security

Explore strategies for enhancing Security Champions programs in this 51-minute conference talk from the OWASP Foundation. Delve into Datadog's next-generation approach, addressing common challenges such as authority limitations, knowledge gaps, and maintaining engagement. Learn about innovative program elements including defined roles, mentorship, regular feedback, and meaningful metrics. Gain practical insights and tools to elevate your organization's Security Champions program, drawing from real-world experiences across multiple companies. Benefit from the expertise of Chuck Willis, a seasoned cybersecurity professional and Security Engineering Manager at Datadog, as he shares valuable lessons in building effective security processes and supporting product engineering.