The Power of AppSec, Cyber Education, and Friendship with Tanya Janca

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In this episode, Host Ron Eddings catches up with longtime friend, Tanya Janka, Head of Education and Community at SemGrep and author of 'Alice and Bob Learn Application Security.' Tanya shares her experiences from working in the Canadian government to joining Microsoft and eventually founding WeHackPurple. Tanya talks about her new role at SemGrep, where she focuses on making application security education accessible, and the importance of building supportive communities in the tech industry.

Impactful Moments:

00:00 - Welcome

01:20 - Introducing guest, Tanya Janca

03:09 - “IDK How to Make SemGrep Rules…”

0707 - Finding Shadow IT & Embezzlers

11:27 - Join Our Mastermind

12:09 - Becoming an AppSec Professional

15:22 - Elections CISO

18:00 - Speaking at Conferences

21:15 - Microsoft Calls Me One Day…

23:21 - Parting Ways; But Still Friends

24:30 - “Can You Train Our Devs?”

27:50 - Fairness Is Important

32:27 - Put Yourself Out There!

Links:

Connect with our guest, Tanya Janca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-janca/

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