The Boring AppSec Podcast Surag Patel and Arshan Dabirsiaghi
In this episode, we talk to Surag Patel (CEO @ Pixee) and Arshan Dabirsiaghi (CTO @ Pixee). We discuss the transformative approach that Pixee is taking in application security. We explore the shift from traditional security tools that merely detect vulnerabilities to a model that emphasizes automated remediation.
The discussion covers the evolving role of AppSec professionals, the integration of AI agents to scale coverage, the importance of trust in automated fixes, and the challenges of navigating a crowded security market.
We also touch on the future of security in design specifications and the need for a comprehensive approach to security that includes all stakeholders in the software development lifecycle.
Key Takeaways
- The traditional model of security tools is being challenged.
- Pixee aims to automate not just detection but also remediation.
- AI agents can help scale coverage in application security.
- The role of AppSec professionals will evolve with AI integration.
- Trust is crucial for developers to accept automated fixes.
- Developers want tools that reduce their workload, not add to it.
- Contextual understanding is key for accurate vulnerability triage.
- The security market is not saturated; there are still many unsolved problems.
- Integrating security into design specifications is the future.
- A comprehensive approach to security is necessary for effective risk management.
Tune in to find out more!
Contacting Surag & Arshan
* Surag's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suragpatel/
* Arshan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arshan-dabirsiaghi/
* Pixee: https://www.pixee.ai/
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/