Schalk Neethling

Join Justin Garrison, a security and DevOps expert, Deepak Prabhakara, co-founder of BoxyHQ, and Schalk Neethling, Community Manager at BoxyHQ, as they dive into the critical topic of shifting left in software security. They discuss how developers can take ownership of security early in the development process and the vital differences between authentication and authorization. The conversation highlights the importance of modern tooling, fostering a security-aware culture, and adapting to evolving software landscapes for more secure applications.

Justin Garrison, Deepak Prabhakara, Schalk Neethling, and a fellow Changelog Slack member discuss shifting left in security, the role of developers, the importance of tooling, authentication vs authorization, and the constant need for security. They explore the concept of shifting left in software development and security, the implications for security compliance and accessibility, trade-offs in security, continuous improvement in security, automation and documentation, proprietary vs open-source solutions for security, and the importance of prioritizing security in development.