#20: Why most security tools are not a cure-all for vulnerabilities, with Larry Maccherone

In episode 26 of Software Security Gurus, Matias Madou chats to Sven Schran, Program Manager Security Engineering, at Robert Bosch. They discuss the rapidly growing embedded systems software industry, including the general security considerations during the development lifecycle. They also go in-depth on automotive security, where technological advancements and global demand shape an ever-evolving threat landscape.  Finally, Sven gives us insight into ASRG, the community of automotive security enthusiasts that are making a splash all over the world. ‍-- Want to nominate a guru? Get in touch! www.softwaresecuritygurus.com Visit ASRG

In episode 25 of Software Security Gurus, Matias Madou chats to Simon Cole, Global Security Architecture & Engineering Director at dentsu. They discuss his multi-faceted experience in security architecture, including his views on what constitutes "secure by design". They also discuss threat modeling and empathy with developers, in addition to welcoming diversity of thought into a team for best results. Want to nominate a guru? Get in touch! www.softwaresecuritygurus.com.

In episode 24 of Software Security Gurus, Matias Madou chats to John Heldreth, founder of the automotive security organization, ASRG. They discuss taking the plunge with self-driving cars, the complexities of automotive security modeling, digital twins, and integrated software. Want to nominate a guru? Get in touch with us! www.softwaresecuritygurus.com

In episode 23 of the Software Security Gurus webcast, Matias sits down with Tanvi Bali, a security expert and DevSecOps specialist. They discuss her background in engineering, and the state of DevSecOps in the APAC region (including why it trails behind Europe and US). She also treats us to her personal five steps to building a positive security culture within an organization. Want to nominate a guru? Get in touch! www.softwaresecuritygurus.com. Don't forget, you can also leave us a voice message: www.anchor.fm/softwaresecuritygurus

In episode 22 of Software Security Gurus, Matias Madou chats to Julie Tsai, Head of Information Security at Roblox.  They discuss how to implement the right internal security structure, how to measure its success and quantify security risk, as well as how DevOps has evolved tactically to expand beyond tooling.   Want to nominate a Guru? Get in touch: www.softwaresecuritygurus.com.

In episode 21 of Software Security Gurus, Matias Madou chats to Brian Levine, Senior Director, Product & Cloud Security at Axway. They discuss scaling a positive security culture and getting executive buy-in, adding security champions to enhance a program, as well as navigating an SSDLC the right way. Want to nominate a guru? Get in touch! www.softwaresecuritygurus.com

In episode 20 of the Software Security Gurus webcast, Matias chats to Larry Maccherone, distinguished engineer and DevSecOps transformation lead at Comcast. They discuss the impact of people and culture on a successful DevSecOps adoption, why more security tools aren't a cure-all for finding and fixing vulnerabilities, as well as a deep dive into Larry's experience in pioneering the Build Security In initiative. Want to nominate a Guru? Get in touch with us! www.softwaresecuritygurus.com

Welcome to Software Security Gurus with Matias Madou. In episode 19, he chats to Bankim Tejani, Chief Security Architect and Distinguished Engineer at the Charles Schwab Corporation. They discuss his experience with big data breaches, as well as how secure coding can speed up remediation, and drive quality, performance, and scalability. Want to nominate a guru? Get in touch! www.softwaresecuritygurus.com.

Welcome to Software Security Gurus with Matias Madou. In episode 18, he chats with Brad Senetza, Security Assurance Architect at Oracle. They discuss his distributed security culture strategy, why it works, and how everyone in the SDLC can and should own security.  Want to nominate a guru? Head to www.softwaresecuritygurus.com.

Welcome to episode 17 of the Software Security Gurus webcast. In this interview, he chats with Mike Shema, Product Security at Square. They discuss his take on proactive security, and the how the relationship between deveopers and the security team impacts this approach. They also unpack the collaborative role these teams can play, and the secret ingredient to a successful shift left. Have you got a topic idea in mind, or want to nominate a guru? Get in touch! www.softwaresecuritygurus.com