Jacob DePriest

Jacob DePriest, VP and Deputy Chief Security Officer at GitHub, shares insights on securing GitHub and open-source software. He discusses the vital role of Artifact Attestations and the challenges of social engineering in developer security. The conversation covers GitHub's advanced security features, like mandatory two-factor authentication and code scanning, revealing how they bolster the safety of software dependencies. DePriest also highlights the synergy between AI tools and security measures, emphasizing collaborative efforts to navigate security complexities.

Jacob DePriest, VP and Deputy Chief Security Officer at GitHub, discusses various aspects of security at GitHub, the impact of AI on security and developer productivity, their career journey from the NSA to GitHub, and the importance of collaboration and bringing security to developers.

Jacob DePriest, VP of Security/CISO at 1Password, shares his expertise from the NSA and GitHub. He outlines a fresh framework for assessing security focused on business objectives first. Jacob highlights the importance of integrating generative AI with human intuition in cybersecurity, discussing AI's role in enhancing operations while recognizing its limits. He also details 1Password's transformation from a password manager to a comprehensive security platform and offers valuable leadership tips on building relationships and maintaining work-life balance.