When Appsec Needs to Start Small – Kalyani Pawar – ASW #295
Startups and small orgs don't have the luxury of massive budgets and large teams. How do you choose an appsec approach that complements a startup's needs while keeping it secure. Kalyani Pawar shares her experience at different ends of an appsec maturity spectrum.
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Kalyani Pawar is a seasoned Application Security expert with a deep passion for the startup ecosystem. With extensive experience in designing security programs from the ground up for startups of various sizes and stages, she also advises early-stage Application Security startups on refining their products to achieve optimal market fit. Kalyani has shared her expertise at renowned conferences such as DEFCON, Day Of Shecurity, and many others, focusing on Application Security Best Practices and fostering a strong Security Culture. She has been instrumental on the Reviewer Boards for DEFCON, GHC, WiCyS, and several BSides chapters, helping shape their content to maximize their impact on the community. Committed to giving back to the small but mighty AppSec community, Kalyani mentors students entering the industry and guides professionals through challenges they may encounter in their roles.
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