When: October 23
Where: FanDuel
Who: About 30 techies
What Went Down
On October 23, OWASP Atlanta hosted a meetup focused on the state of secure coding practices. Around 30 attendees gathered at the FanDuel office to hear from Michael Burch, Director of Application Security at Security Journey, and Chrissy Herman, an Enterprise Account Executive with the same company.
The presentation explored the challenges of secure coding, highlighting the impact of growing software complexity and an ever-evolving threat landscape. Key topics included integrating security into the software development lifecycle, addressing common vulnerabilities, and the importance of ongoing collaboration and education between developers and security professionals.
Secure Coding Tournament
After the talk, the meetup switched gears with a Secure Coding Tournament, giving attendees a chance to get hands-on with the concepts discussed earlier. The competitive format brought a lot of energy to the room while reinforcing the importance of applying secure coding practices in real-world scenarios.
Networking Highlights
I had the chance to connect with the event organizer, Guled Abdilahi, and discuss future opportunities to collaborate. We brainstormed ideas for speaking engagements, workshops, and even sponsorships, and Guled seemed excited about the possibilities. He promised to share more details soon, so there’s definitely potential to build something great here.
What Made It Dope
This meetup was a great mix of education, hands-on learning, and networking. It drove home the importance of secure coding practices and showcased how events like these can foster collaboration between the cybersecurity and developer communities.
Let’s Connect!
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