Today marks the start of CodeSecCon, a major virtual event attracting over 1,500 participants from the developer and cybersecurity communities. The event is set to transform how applications are developed, secured, and maintained. It is a must-attend for those looking to enhance their understanding of secure coding practices.
CodeSecCon is crafted to tackle some of the most critical issues in software security. Participants will gain insights into developing secure applications through best practices and learning how to integrate AI safely into their projects. The event also provides tools and techniques aimed at minimizing software vulnerabilities, thereby improving the overall security posture of applications.
Another key highlight of the conference is fostering collaboration between security and development teams. By focusing on building a DevSecOps culture, CodeSecCon aims to bridge the traditional gap between these domains, ensuring a seamless workflow and improved security outcomes.
Agenda Highlights
The event’s agenda is packed with insightful sessions. At 11:00 AM ET, Joseph Frisk and Gareth Davies will discuss transforming security bottlenecks into revenue growth engines, setting the tone for the day. This session will be followed by Mike McGuire at 11:30 AM ET, who will address closing security gaps in agentic development.
Christina DePinto will take the stage at 12:00 PM ET to talk about securing cloud-powered enterprises, while Haim Michael will share practical lessons from real incidents on securing WordPress at 12:40 PM ET. These sessions aim to equip attendees with actionable insights and strategies.
AI Integration and Security
As AI becomes increasingly integrated into development processes, CodeSecCon offers sessions such as the 1:15 PM ET discussion by Chris Bao on using AI as a security control plane. This will be complemented by insights from Khushboo Bhatia at 1:45 PM ET, focusing on securing agent runtimes and preventing over-permissioned code.
Karan Bansal will explore enforcing least privilege on autonomous developers at 2:15 PM ET, followed by Ravikumar Dwivedi at 2:45 PM ET, who will outline a three-body model for human-AI code collaboration. These sessions aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of AI’s role in secure development.
Future Outlook
Concluding the event, Jitendra Singh will delve into protecting sensitive telemetry in cloud-native applications at 3:05 PM ET. This session highlights the ongoing challenges and solutions in safeguarding data within modern applications.
CodeSecCon presents a valuable opportunity for professionals to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving field of application security. The insights gained today will be crucial in navigating future challenges and enhancing the security of applications across industries.
