Some production issues caused this one to slip to December so the intro is a bit off but this is still a great episode. So, learn some lessons on creating secure code from one of my favorite guests: Tanya Janca. It was hard to keep this one to its current length as Tanya is such a great person to talk to for any reason. Enjoy and happy holidays!

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ep2024-12 Tanya Janca: Happy Holidays are Secure Code

In this episode of Breaking Badness, we sit down with Tanya Janca, aka SheHacksPurple, a cybersecurity educator, and author of the best-selling book Alice and Bob Learn Application Security. Tanya shares her journey from software developer to AppSec expert, dives into the unique challenges of teaching secure coding, and discusses the impact of cybersecurity breaches on industries and individuals. 

From her creative teaching methods to her advocacy for change in university curriculums, Tanya offers insights that resonate with developers, educators, and security professionals alike. 

Discover how Tanya is paving the way for accessible AppSec education, the role of AI in secure coding, and her mission to teach security as a fundamental skill for every developer.

Tanya Janca on Secure Coding, AppSec, and Breaking Barriers in Cybersecurity

Where timely and relevant security meets puns and witty banter. Our goal is to keep defenders apprised of pertinent news and trends in under forty-five minutes.