BSidesSF 2026 - What a False Alarm Taught Us About Security as a... (Alex Chantavy, Kunaal Sikka)

In this talk, Alex Chantavy and Kunaal Sikka share their experience as a two-person startup facing a security scare when they discovered that the password to their production database had been changed. They recount how this false alarm led them to implement a comprehensive incident response (IR) playbook, providing valuable lessons on security challenges in a startup environment. This session highlights the importance of cybersecurity practices and proactive measures for new ventures navigating potential threats.