The Security Champions Podcast

Tanya Janca - A Recipe for Security Champions

• Mike Burch • Season 1 • Episode 7

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Tanya Janca, also known as SheHacksPurple, is the best-selling author of 'Alice and Bob Learn Application Security' and founder of We Hack Purple. Tanya has been coding and working in IT for over 25 years, has won countless awards, and has been everywhere, from public service to tech giants, writing software, leading communities, founding companies, and 'securing all things'. 

Tanya joins the podcast to discuss the recipe for success for security champions programs. She touches on best practices for recruiting, engagement, education, recognition & rewards, and maintaining a champions program. 

  • Welcome to The Security Champions Podcast [0:15]
  • Alice and Bob Learn Application Security [3:55]
  • Why We Hack Purple? [9:10]
  • The Recipe for Succes with Security Champions Programs [14:30]
  • How to Engage Your Champions [25:50]
  • What to Teach Security Champions [38:28]
  • Recognition & Rewards to Drive Engagement [46:45]
  • How to Maintain Your Security Champion Program [57:50]
  • Collaboration Between Dev & Security [1:06:49]

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