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Where Generative AI Can Actually Help Security (And Where It Doesn’t) – Farshad Abasi, Allie Mellen – ASW #292

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1. Where Generative AI Can Actually Help Security (And Where It Doesn’t) – Allie Mellen, Farshad Abasi – ASW #292

Generative AI has produced impressive chatbots and content generation, but however fun or impressive those might be, they don't always translate to value for appsec. Allie brings some realistic expectations to how genAI is used by attackers and can be useful to defenders.

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Allie Mellen
Principal Analyst at Forrester Research

Allie Mellen is a Forrester analyst covering security operations, nation-state threats, and the use of automation, machine learning, and AI in security tools. She has been in the technology industry for over a decade in various engineering roles: doing research at MIT, running her own engineering consultancy, and being a hacker before finally becoming a security practitioner. She now advises Fortune 500 CISOs and security teams on their detection and response practice and frequently speaks at industry-leading events and with the press.

Farshad Abasi
Founder and CEO at Forward Security

Farshad Abasi is the Founder and CEO of Forward Security, bringing over 27 years of industry experience to the forefront of cybersecurity innovation. His professional journey includes key technical roles at Intel and Motorola, evolving into senior security positions as the Principal Security Architect for HSBC Global, and Head of IT Security for the Canadian division. Farshad’s commitment to the field extends to his role as an instructor at BCIT, where he imparts his wealth of knowledge to the next generation of cybersecurity experts.

At Forward Security, Farshad leads the development of the Eureka DevSecOps platform and the delivery of comprehensive security services. His diverse experience, ranging from startups to large enterprises, informs Forward Security’s approach to delivering adaptive, reliable solutions.

Engaged actively in the cybersecurity community through roles in BSides Vancouver/MARS, OWASP Vancouver/AppSec PNW, and as a CISSP designate, Farshad’s vision and leadership continue to drive the industry forward. Under his guidance, Forward Security is setting new standards in application and cloud security

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2. SAPwned, Squarespace Domain Hijacks, AIs Fixing Code, Infosec Investments – ASW #292

SAPwned demonstrates tenets of tenant isolation, a weak login flow puts Squarespace domains at risk, how AIs might (or might not) be useful for fixing code, getting buy-in for infosec investments, and more!

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Farshad Abasi
Founder and CEO at Forward Security

Farshad Abasi is the Founder and CEO of Forward Security, bringing over 27 years of industry experience to the forefront of cybersecurity innovation. His professional journey includes key technical roles at Intel and Motorola, evolving into senior security positions as the Principal Security Architect for HSBC Global, and Head of IT Security for the Canadian division. Farshad’s commitment to the field extends to his role as an instructor at BCIT, where he imparts his wealth of knowledge to the next generation of cybersecurity experts.

At Forward Security, Farshad leads the development of the Eureka DevSecOps platform and the delivery of comprehensive security services. His diverse experience, ranging from startups to large enterprises, informs Forward Security’s approach to delivering adaptive, reliable solutions.

Engaged actively in the cybersecurity community through roles in BSides Vancouver/MARS, OWASP Vancouver/AppSec PNW, and as a CISSP designate, Farshad’s vision and leadership continue to drive the industry forward. Under his guidance, Forward Security is setting new standards in application and cloud security

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