Explore insights on bridging the gap between security professionals and software engineers in this 20-minute conference talk from BSidesSF 2024. Gain valuable perspectives from an experienced advocate who builds security software at scale, as they share personal lessons learned about the challenges developers face when collaborating with security teams. Discover strategies for improving communication and fostering better relationships between these two crucial roles in the software development process. Learn from real-world experiences to enhance your approach to security integration and team collaboration in large-scale software projects.