📋 Show Notes
Secrets of AppSec Champions: Laying the Foundation of Application Security

In the inaugural episode of the multi-part series 'Decoding Application Security,' host Chris Lindsey and guest Anthony Israel-Davis, Product Security Manager at Fortra, dive into the fundamentals of building a successful application security program for large teams. They discuss essential first steps when starting at a new company, the importance of understanding the company culture, and the critical role of security champions. The conversation covers various aspects of application security, including the implementation of SCA, SAST, and DAST tools, the nuances of API and container security, and the importance of building strong relationships with developers and QA teams. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes the incremental and strategic approach necessary for managing and mitigating risks effectively in a complex software development environment.

❇️ Key Topics with Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Software Building

00:59 Meet the Expert: Anthony Israel Davis

01:08 First Steps in a New Company

02:57 Understanding the Application Environment

04:54 Building a Solid Security Foundation

11:29 The Role of Static Analysis (SAST)

17:12 Empowering Teams with Security Mindset

22:07 Collaboration with QA for Security

24:47 Ensuring a Clean Build: Developer and QA Collaboration

26:17 Dynamic Scanning Explained

27:32 Regression Testing and DAST

28:05 Understanding DAST Results and Fuzzing

33:24 API Testing: A Critical Component

37:02 Containerization and Security

42:12 Building a Secure Development Process

46:39 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways