Robert is joined by Bill Sempf, an application security architect with over 20 years of experience in software development and security. Bill shares his security origins as a curious child immersed in technology, leading to his lifelong dedication to application security. They discuss CodeMash, a developer conference in Ohio, and recount Bill's presentation on the Veilid application framework, designed for privacy-driven mobile applications. Bill also explores his efforts in educating children about technology and programming, drawing on his experiences with Kidsmash and other initiatives. Additionally, they delve into the challenges of application security, particularly modern software development practices and the utility of languages like Rust for creating secure applications.
Connect with Bill Sempf:
→ Bill's homepage
→ CodeMash conference
Mentioned in this episode:
→ Bill's homepage
→ CodeMash conference
→ Veilid Application Framework
→ Math Without Numbers
→ Agile Manifesto
→ Rust
→ GitLab
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
07:42 Giving Back: CodeMash and Other Conferences
12:27 Exploring Veilid: A Privacy-Driven Application Framework
16:17 Nurturing Tech-Savvy Kids
21:29 The Intersection of AppSec and Developer Conferences
26:36 Trends and Challenges in Application Security
