Session: 2 for 1: Open Source and Secure Coding Practices / Security Tools to Keep you Safe
Open Source and Secure Coding Practices – Sahdev Zala
When it comes to the importance of writing secure code, it gets a unanimous vote. This is even more important for an open codebase. Remember that there are several areas where code security must be taken into consideration rather than just thinking about authentication and authorization. This talk is focused on identifying common areas in code that get overlooked and poses a security risk from general weaknesses to critical threat. You will also learn about various code analysis techniques and tools, simple examples to avoid common pitfalls and how to use GitHub to easily publish security advisories and CVEs.
Security Tools to Keep you Safe – Kristina Krasnolobova
With cyber-attacks on the rise, it is important to know which security tools can protect you in everyday life. This talk is going to cover some free security tools that can help distinguish between malicious and non-malicious items.
