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
Jacob Salassi - Developer Empathy: A Thoughtful Approach to Product Security
Jacob Salassi, former Director of Product Security at Snowflake, joined this episode of The Security Champions Podcast to share insights from his experience leading security transformation at scale.
This episode explores the role of empathy in driving security engagement and how security teams can better align with engineering workflows. Jacob discusses the process of building the AppSec program at Snowflake, designing effective code review practices, and navigating organizational challenges. The conversation also touches on the potential of emerging technologies like LLMs and highlights key lessons from Jacob’s career journey and post-Snowflake focus.
Resources:
Tactical AppSec: A Champions' Field Guide: https://info.securityjourney.com/tactical-appsec-field-guide
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