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

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

Update: 2024-06-26
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In this episode, Host Ron Eddings catches up with longtime friend, Tanya Janca, 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/


Check out SemGrep Academy: https://academy.semgrep.dev/


We Hack Purple Podcast: https://wehackpurple.buzzsprout.com/


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

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

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