Build Amazing Things (securely)

Build Amazing Things (securely)

Featuring guests from around the world and builders of some of the most exciting technologies on earth, join us as we explore the world of innovation and technology and what we need to do as engineers to keep it safe and secure.

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Building AppSec from Existing Practices with Andrew Wheatley (Tayko)
Jan. 23, 2024

Building AppSec from Existing Practices with Andrew Wheatley (Tayko)

In this episode of "Build Amazing Things Securely," host Laura Bell Main sits down with Andrew from Teko. Andrew shares his journey from software development to application security, highlighting his burnout experience and s…
Unveiling the Layers of Database Security with Dejan Milicic (RavenDB)
Jan. 16, 2024

Unveiling the Layers of Database Security with Dejan Milicic (RavenDB)

Episode Summary: "Unveiling the Layers of Database Security" In this episode of "Build Amazing Things Securely," host Laura Bell Main engages in a fascinating conversation with Dejan from RavenDB. Broadcasting from Serbia, D…
How to Build Trust in Tech: Integrating Human Presence with Secure Innovation with Anthony Maley (Vouch.io)
Jan. 9, 2024

How to Build Trust in Tech: Integrating Human Presence with Secure Innovation with Anthony Maley (Vouch.io)

Episode Summary In this episode of "Build Amazing Things Securely," host Laura Bell Main interviews Anthony Maley from vouch.io. They delve into Anthony's background, his journey from the UK to Belgium, and eventually to the…
Demystifying DevSecOps: Insights and Strategies with Tanya Janca (Semgrep)
Dec. 19, 2023

Demystifying DevSecOps: Insights and Strategies with Tanya Janca (Semgrep)

Episode Summary In this episode of "Build Amazing Things Securely," host Laura Bell Main interviews Tanya Janca, a prominent figure in the DevSecOps community. Tanya shares insights from her journey in software development t…
How to Secure Trust and Embrace Sustainability with Joey Stanford (Platform.sh)
Dec. 12, 2023

How to Secure Trust and Embrace Sustainability with Joey Stanford (Platform.sh)

Episode Summary In this episode of "Build Amazing Things Securely," host Laura Bell Main speaks with Joey Stanford, Vice President of Data Privacy and Compliance at Platform.sh. Joey shares his journey from starting as the o…
How to use infrastructure automation to improve Security, Velocity and Stability with Ben Goodman (DragonDrop)
Dec. 5, 2023

How to use infrastructure automation to improve Security, Velocity and Stability with Ben Goodman (DragonDrop)

Episode Summary In this episode of "Build Amazing Things Securely," host Laura Bell Main talks with Ben Goodman, founder and CEO of DragonDrop Cloud and the maintainer of Cloud Concierge. Ben discusses his journey from an ec…
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About the Host

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Laura Bell Main

CEO and Application Security Nerd

Laura Bell Main is recognized as a global leader in developing secure software.

With over twenty years of experience in software development and cyber security, she is the co-author of "Agile Application Security" (O’Reilly Media)  and "Security for Everyone" (Holloway). Her work has been featured in many international publications, including  WIRED and MIT Tech Review.

She is an experienced keynote and conference speaker, presenting at BlackHat USA, RenderATL, and leading international software development and cyber security conferences.

As the CEO of SafeStack, a leading secure development education platform, she helps software development leaders worldwide engage their entire team in building secure software.