The Security Champions Podcast
Automation, Generative AI, Shift Left - the world of application security is evolving fast, and so are the conversations that shape it.
Welcome to The Security Champions Podcast, the go-to resource for insights from the front lines of application security. The podcast is cohosted by Michael Burch, Director of Application Security for Security Journey, and Dustin Lehr, the Director of AppSec Advocacy. Each month, one of them shares a candid conversation with security leaders, engineering voices, and software experts.
From championing secure development practices to navigating real-world challenges in modern SDLCs, this show explores how teams are scaling appsec, strategy and culture.
New Episodes drop monthly, with even more security content at https://www.securityjourney.com/
Always remember: Security is a Journey, not a Destination.
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The Security Champions Podcast
Tim Brown - SolarWinds CISO and the Elegance of Code
Tim Brown is the CISO of SolarWinds, responsible for overseeing the company's internal IT security, product security, and security strategy. With over 25 years of experience and 18 issued patents on security-related topics, Tim is a trusted advisor for business executives, AppSec leaders, and the White House.
Tim joins to discuss the concept of elegant code and the impact elegant coding can have on an organization's security.
- Welcome to The Security Champions Podcast [0:10]
- Takeaways from the SolarWinds Breach [7:00]
- The Structure of Elegant Code [15:45]
- When to Implement Elegant Code [21:40]
- Prioritization of Mitigating Vulnerabilities [34:00]
- Unifying Security and Development [44:15]
Episode Resources:
- Mastering Elegant Code Part 1: Advantages and Security Benefits of Elegant Code
- Mastering Elegant Code Part 2: 6 Techniques for Writing Elegant Code
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