Navigating the Path to Maturity & AI is helping combat cyber threats – Shimon Modi, Boaz Barzel – ASW #296
As development cycles shorten and more responsibilities shift to developers, application security (AppSec) is rapidly evolving. Organizations are increasingly building mature programs that automate and enhance AppSec, moving beyond manual processes. In this discussion, we explore how organizations are adapting their AppSec practices, highlighting the challenges and milestones encountered along the way.
Key topics include the integration of security into the development lifecycle, the impact of emerging technologies, and strategies for fostering a security-first culture. Boaz Barzel shares his experiences and offers practical advice on overcoming common obstacles, ensuring that security measures keep pace with rapid technological advancements. This segment serves as a comprehensive guide for organizations striving to enhance their AppSec practices and continuously optimize their posture.
This segment is sponsored by OX Security. Visit https://securityweekly.com/oxbh to learn more about them!
Given the rapid rise of threat actors utilizing AI for cyber-attacks, security teams need advanced AI capabilities more than ever.
Shimon will discuss how Dataminr’s Pulse for Cyber Risk uses Dataminr’s leading multi-modal AI platform to provide the speed and scale required to build enterprise resilience in the modern cyber threat environment. Dataminr's world-leading AI platform helps companies stay informed - performing trillions of daily computations across billions of public data inputs from more than one million unique public data sources encompassing text, image, video, audio and sensor signals to provide real-time information when you need it most.
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As the VP of Product Management at Dataminr, Shimon leads the strategy and execution of new cybersecurity products that leverage data science, cloud computing, and analytics to deliver real-time insights and alerts to clients across various industries and sectors. He has over 15 years of experience in building, launching, and scaling B2B SaaS solutions from 0 to $MM/ARR.
Shimon has a strong background in cyber security, threat intelligence, and machine learning, and has published multiple papers and patents in these fields. He has also presented at prestigious conferences and served as a technical expert on international standards organizations.
Boaz Barzel is currently an Technical Evangelist and Director of Enablement at OX Security, a position he has held since April 2023. Prior to this, he led the Sales Enablement team at Cato Networks, where he built the function from scratch and significantly drove revenue growth. From 2011 to 2021, Boaz held various roles at Check Point Software Technologies, advancing from QA Engineer to QA Team Manager, and later becoming a Threat Prevention Solutions Expert and Cyber Security Products Expert/Architect. He began his career as a Combat Officer in the IDF’s Nachal Brigade. Boaz holds dual B.A. degrees in East Asian Studies and Sociology and Anthropology from Tel Aviv University and has numerous professional certifications from LinkedIn and Check Point Software Technologies.
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