Join host Chris Lindsey as he digs into the world of Application Security with experts from leading enterprises. Each episode is theme based, so it's more conversational and topic based instead of the general interview style. Our focus is growing your knowledge, providing useful tips and advice. With Chris' development background of 35 years, 15+ years of secure coding and 3+ years running an application security program for large enterprise, the conversations will be deep and provide a lot of good takeaway's that you can use almost immediately.
Secrets of AppSec Champions
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Join host Chris Lindsey as he digs into the world of Application Security with experts from leading enterprises. Each episode is theme based, so it's more conversational and topic based instead of the general interview style. Our focus is growing your knowledge, providing useful tips and advice. With Chris' development background of 35 years, 15+ years of secure coding and 3+ years running an application security program for large enterprise, the conversations will be deep and provide a lot of good takeaway's that you can use almost immediately.
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July 31, 2025
Building Security Programs That Actually Scale – with Bonnie Viteri | Secrets of AppSec Champions 🎙️
<p>Building great security programs takes more than checklists and best practices—it takes vision, collaboration, and adaptability. In this episode, Bonnie Viteri, Principal Technical Security Engineer at Yahoo, shares how to build scalable, resilient programs that evolve, survive leadership turnover, and actually provide value to the business.</p><p>🔔 Subscribe for more practical AppSec insights:<br>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLgzXoXJ-TGO-y7Eh9quDUQ?sub_confirmation=1</p><p>Chapters:<br>00:00 – Start with the End: Vision-Driven Program Design<br>01:08 – Meet Bonnie Viteri: From Behavioral Psychology to Cybersecurity<br>02:10 – Foundation First: Mission, Vision, and Cross-Team Buy-In<br>04:07 – Designing Security Documents with Developers, Not for Them<br>06:00 – Metrics, Failure, and the Power of Feedback Loops<br>08:25 – People, Process, or Tech? Defining the Program Purpose<br>09:31 – Five-Year Plans and Building for Scale<br>12:26 – Implementation: Ownership, Handoffs, and Real-World Use<br>14:15 – Documentation That Survives Team Turnover<br>16:51 – Centralizing Knowledge and Making It Discoverable<br>18:30 – Program Optimization Through Onboarding and Culture<br>20:48 – Keeping Programs Alive via Security Champions & Internal Comms<br>22:25 – Case Study: API Security Documentation That Worked<br>25:19 – Reporting Program Value in Business Language<br>27:03 – Best Advice: "Your Fire Isn’t My Fire"<br>29:11 – Worst Advice: “You’d Be Bored as a Manager”<br>29:58 – Final Thoughts: Build, Fail Fast, Pivot Smarter</p><p>What You’ll Learn:<br>- How to build and scale a security program across teams<br>- Why collaboration and early buy-in matter<br>- Strategies for long-term documentation and program handoff<br>- How to connect program value to business language and executive metrics<br>- Real-world case study of API security success at scale</p><p>📺 Watch Next:<br>▶️ Secrets of AppSec Champions Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR-uH0PJFszFcbMJ29AfAcWIJAPbBJaC7<br>▶️ Our Customers’ Success Stories & Reviews: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR-uH0PJFszHDC0p6CBEvccqx1uNx8fpT&si=SUI6d31ResR51434<br>▶️ OWASP Top 10 LLM is Dead: Here's Why: https://youtu.be/Wet1tkt1eAw?si=NTUef42qt1WzcHbn<br>▶️ Mend.io Product Overview Demo: https://youtu.be/HfZ3uK-Eg5c<br>▶️ The Truth Behind Successful Security Operations Centers (SOC): https://youtu.be/XMlrxoIJVXg</p><p>🌐 Connect with Us:<br>🔗 Website: https://www.mend.io<br>🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/mend_io<br>📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mendappsec<br>💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2440656</p><p>📜 Disclaimer:<br>This video is for educational purposes only. Mend.io is not responsible for any security decisions made based on this content.</p><p>#appsecurity #cybersecurity #cybersecurityexperts </p><p>Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks. With a proven track record of successfully meeting complex and large-scale application security needs, Mend.io is the go-to technology for the world’s most demanding development and security teams. The company has more than 1,000 customers, including 25 percent of the Fortune 100, and manages Renovate, the open source automated dependency update project. For more information, visit www.mend.io, the Mend.io blog, and Mend.io on LinkedIn and Twitter.</p>
July 17, 2025
Risk Mitigation and Cybersecurity Strategy with Samuel Brown | Secrets of AppSec Champions Podcast🎙️
<p>As cyber threats evolve, so must the strategies to prevent them. In this episode, Samuel Brown—CEO of PacketX and retired U.S. Army CW4—shares mission-critical insights on risk mitigation, layered security, and why backups and plans on paper aren't enough. From ransomware recovery to real-world network defense, this conversation is packed with hard-earned lessons for AppSec professionals and business leaders alike.</p><p>🔔 Subscribe for real-world insights and actionable AppSec stories:<br>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLgzXoXJ-TGO-y7Eh9quDUQ?sub_confirmation=1</p><p>Chapters:<br>00:00 – What Real Risk Mitigation Requires<br>00:55 – Meet Samuel Brown: CEO of PacketX & U.S. Army Veteran<br>02:43 – Risk Identification, Tiering, and Business Impact<br>04:28 – Ransomware Lessons: Why Tested Backups Matter<br>07:01 – Data vs. Devices: Smart Prioritization Decisions<br>08:13 – Ransomware Response: Steps to Contain and Recover<br>09:44 – Real-World Example: Website Compromise and Layered Security<br>11:14 – MFA and Role-Based Access: Core to Risk Reduction<br>13:47 – CAC Cards & Military Insights on Access Control<br>16:44 – Firewalls, Segmentation & Vendor Diversity<br>20:42 – Patch Management: Fixing Without Rebreaking<br>23:58 – Least Privilege: Why Admin Rights Are Dangerous<br>26:33 – Why Small Businesses Are Easy Targets<br>28:27 – Simple Risk Monitoring Tips for Any Company<br>30:43 – Best & Worst Advice in Cybersecurity<br>32:47 – Closing Thoughts & Call to Subscribe</p><p>What You’ll Learn:<br>- How to build a real, tested risk mitigation plan<br>- Why backups fail without proper testing<br>- Critical layers of defense: from firewalls to user training<br>- How military cybersecurity practices apply to private business<br>- The one mindset that can prevent massive breaches</p><p>📺 Watch Next:<br>▶️ Secrets of AppSec Champions Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR-uH0PJFszFcbMJ29AfAcWIJAPbBJaC7<br>▶️ Our Customers’ Success Stories & Reviews: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR-uH0PJFszHDC0p6CBEvccqx1uNx8fpT&si=SUI6d31ResR51434<br>▶️ OWASP Top 10 LLM is Dead: Here's Why: https://youtu.be/Wet1tkt1eAw?si=NTUef42qt1WzcHbn<br>▶️ Mend.io Product Overview Demo: https://youtu.be/HfZ3uK-Eg5c<br>▶️ The Truth Behind Successful Security Operations Centers (SOC): https://youtu.be/XMlrxoIJVXg</p><p>🌐 Connect with Us:<br>🔗 Website: https://www.mend.io<br>🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/mend_io<br>📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mendappsec<br>💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2440656</p><p>📜 Disclaimer:<br>This video is for educational purposes only. Mend.io is not responsible for any security decisions made based on this content.</p><p>#Cybersecurity #RiskMitigation #AppSec #Infosec</p><p>Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development - using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks. With a proven track record of successfully meeting complex and large-scale application security needs, Mend.io is the go-to technology for the world’s most demanding development and security teams. The company has more than 1,000 customers, including 25 percent of the Fortune 100, and manages Renovate, the open source automated dependency update project. For more information, visit www.mend.io, the Mend.io blog, and Mend.io on LinkedIn and Twitter.</p>
July 3, 2025
From Developer to Cybersecurity Without Certs – Ed Urbasius' Story | Secrets of AppSec Champions 🎙️
Edvinas Urbasius shares his journey from developer to cybersecurity consultant without formal certifications, highlighting the importance of on-the-job learning in a Security Operations Center in this interview.
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