S2E9 - Ali Mesdaq

S2E9 - Ali Mesdaq

Update: 2025-03-03
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In Season 2 Episode 9, we talk to Ali Mesdaq, Founder & CEO @ Amplify Security.


We discuss the evolution of security tools, the importance of customer validation, and the role of AI agents in enhancing security practices. Ali shares insights on building a positive security culture within organizations and how Amplify Security differentiates itself in a competitive market. The conversation emphasizes the need for collaboration between security and development teams, the challenges of addressing known and unknown vulnerabilities, and the future of AI in cybersecurity.


Key Takeaways


- Amplify helps coders secure their code effectively.

- Customer validation is crucial for startup confidence.

- Security tools should enhance developer experience.

- AI agents can automate security fixes intelligently.

- Contextual understanding is vital for security solutions.

- Developers should approve code changes for security fixes.

- A positive security culture fosters collaboration.

- AI can help prioritize and manage vulnerabilities.

- The future of security involves AI-driven solutions.

- Security issues must be addressed in a timely manner.


Tune in to find out more! 


Contacting Ali

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amesdaq/

* Akto: https://amplify.security/


Contacting Anshuman

* LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anshumanbhartiya/

* X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/anshuman_bh

* Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anshumanbhartiya.com/

* ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anshuman.bhartiya

 

Contacting Sandesh

* LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anandsandesh/

* X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/JubbaOnJeans

* Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boringappsec.substack.com/

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