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

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…”
07:07 - 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:
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