A Seat at the Table: Effective Security Collaboration in DevOps - AppSecCali 2019
Explore effective collaboration strategies for security professionals in the DevOps era through this insightful conference talk. Discover new skills, approaches, and techniques to engage with development teams before code is written. Learn how to adapt to the changing landscape of software development while maintaining a focus on security. Gain valuable insights on threat modeling, improving communication, and fostering diversity in the field. Understand the importance of soft skills, active listening, and assuming good intent when working with cross-functional teams. Delve into topics such as the Open Security Summit, design challenges, and the need for security to have a seat at the table. Examine practical tools like threat modeling and automated tests, and consider how to measure success in this new paradigm. Engage with thought-provoking questions on threat model training, elevation techniques, and the application of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to security practices.