CyberWiseCon Europe 2025

Michael Kaufmann: From Application Security to Developer Security

48:48 · 20 May 2025 – 23 May 2025 · YouTube

About this talk

This talk focuses on the transition from application security to developer security, emphasizing the importance of shifting left with GitHub Advanced Security. The speaker, Michael Kaufmann, discusses how developers often view security as an impediment to productivity due to overwhelming security alerts and the risks associated with missed alerts. He illustrates how to leverage GitHub as a central platform for security tools, providing a seamless experience for developers and facilitating early identification and resolution of security issues. Key strategies for team adoption and an introduction to GitHub's DevSecOps tools, such as Secret Scanning, Code Scanning, Dependabot, and Security Overview, are also covered.