Growing Security Champions: Scaling SDL Through Development Partnerships

Explore strategies for scaling security practices across diverse development teams in this 35-minute conference talk from AppSecUSA 2018. Learn how to establish and nurture a network of Security Champions to enhance application security across your organization. Discover the challenges of securing applications in varied development environments, from traditional waterfall methodologies to fast-paced DevOps practices. Gain insights on selecting, training, and empowering Security Champions to handle security activities within their teams, effectively extending the reach of your security experts. Benefit from five years of practical experience in building a successful Security Champion program, including actionable steps for implementation, monitoring, and maintenance. Understand the value proposition for all stakeholders and how this approach can improve overall security posture while accommodating different development speeds and methodologies.