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About all things AppSec, DevOps, and DevSecOps. Hosted by Mike Shema and John Kinsella, the podcast focuses on helping its audience find and fix software flaws effectively.

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Everyone is turning to LLMs to generate code, including attackers. Thus, it's no great surprise that there are now examples of malware generated by LLMs. We discuss the implications of more malware with Rob Allen and what it means for orgs that want ... more

Supply chain security remains one of the biggest time sinks for appsec teams and developers, even making it onto the latest iteration of the OWASP Top 10 list. Paul Davis joins us to talk about strategies to proactively defend your environment from t... more

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MongoBleed and a recent OWASP CRS bypass show how parsing problems remain a source of security flaws regardless of programming language. We talk with Kalyani Pawar about how these problems rank against the Top 25 CWEs for 2025 and what it means for r... more

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Not all infosec advice is helpful. Bad advice wastes time, makes people less secure, and takes focus away from making software more secure. Bob Lord talks about his efforts to tamp down hacklore -- the security myths and mistakes that crop up in news... more

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Recent Guests

Kalyani Pawar
Expert in application security and coding practices.
Episode: Lessons from MongoBleed, CWE Top 25, and Secure Coding Benchmarks - ASW #366
Chris Wysopal
Chief Security Evangelist at Veracode, formerly Vice President of Research and Development at Security Consultancy @Stake
Veracode
Episode: The Upsides and Downsides of LLM-Generated Code - Chris Wysopal - ASW #364
Felipe Zipitria
Project Leader at OWASP
OWASP
Episode: AI-Era AppSec: Transparency, Trust, and Risk Beyond the Firewall - Felipe Zipitria, Steve Springett, Aruneesh Salhotra, Ken Huang - ASW #363
Steve Springett
Vice Chair of the Global Board of Directors at OWASP Foundation
OWASP Foundation
Episode: AI-Era AppSec: Transparency, Trust, and Risk Beyond the Firewall - Felipe Zipitria, Steve Springett, Aruneesh Salhotra, Ken Huang - ASW #363
Aruneesh Salhotra
CEO and CISO at SNM Consulting and OWASP Project Lead
SNM Consulting
Episode: AI-Era AppSec: Transparency, Trust, and Risk Beyond the Firewall - Felipe Zipitria, Steve Springett, Aruneesh Salhotra, Ken Huang - ASW #363
Ken Huang
CEO at distributedapps.ai, Author on AI and Blockchain
distributedapps.ai
Episode: AI-Era AppSec: Transparency, Trust, and Risk Beyond the Firewall - Felipe Zipitria, Steve Springett, Aruneesh Salhotra, Ken Huang - ASW #363
Kat Cosgrove
Head of developer advocacy at Minimus, focusing on growing and nurturing open source through authentic contributions.
Minimus
Episode: Developing Open Source Skills for Maintaining Projects - Kat Cosgrove - ASW #361
Matias Madou
A security expert, researcher, and CTO and co-founder of Secure Code Warrior
Secure Code Warrior
Episode: Secure Coding as Critical Thinking Instead of Vulnspotting - Matias Madou - ASW #357
Rob Allen
Chief Product Officer at ThreatLocker with two decades of security experience.
ThreatLocker
Episode: Ransomware, Defaults, and Proactive Defenses - Rob Allen - ASW #356

Hosts

Mike Shema
Host of Application Security Weekly, focused on providing insights and discussions related to application security and secure software development.
John Kinsella
Co-host of Application Security Weekly, involved in discussions pertaining to application security, DevOps environments, and the integration of security into development practices.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Occasional good content

    Keith occasionally has something worth saying, but he lacks solid experience with hardcore software development, and knows almost nothing about lean/agile. He approaches software like an operations problem.

    Paul is unpleasant to listen to and seldom adds anything of value. I wouild not listent to this podcast at all if Paul was the only contributor.

    This week's episode is particularlt vexing, as the bros bray on about American Football. Please find another forum for that. Your listeners are he... more

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    jdtangney
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the deep technical discussions and expert insights shared, particularly valuing the practical advice offered for improving security practices.
Some reviews mention a desire for more focus on core application security topics and less diversion into unrelated subjects.
Overall, the podcast is seen as a valuable resource for those in the application security field, though opinions vary on the engagement of the hosts.

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#90
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#91
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Developing Open Source Skills for Maintaining Projects - Kat Cosgrove - ASW #361
Q: How can someone start contributing to a SIG?
They can join public SIG meetings and express their willingness to help.
Developing Open Source Skills for Maintaining Projects - Kat Cosgrove - ASW #361
Q: What skills can people bring to contributing to Kubernetes?
Skills include project management, technical writing, and experience working with global teams.
Making OAuth Scale Securely for MCPs - Aaron Parecki - ASW #360
Q: What motivated OAuth to have a new spec?
The new spec responds to unexpected use cases of MCPs where traditional client registration doesn't fit, especially in light of the scale and demands introduced by these new applications.
Quantum Computing Isn't A Threat To Blockchains - Yet - Sandy Carielli, Martha Bennett - ASW #354
Q: Why is the urgency to adopt quantum-safe strategies heightened in 2025?
Recent breakthroughs in quantum computing technologies have accelerated the timeline and urgency for action.
Quantum Computing Isn't A Threat To Blockchains - Yet - Sandy Carielli, Martha Bennett - ASW #354
Q: What makes migrating to post-quantum cryptography different from other encryption upgrades?
The migration involves deep infrastructure changes and the way public key cryptography is integral to protecting data.

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Content surrounding application security, DevOps practices, and emerging technologies is a significant focus, with discussions that generally explore ways to identify and remediate software vulnerabilities effectively. Episodes often feature expert guests who share insights on secure coding practices, cybersecurity threats, and innovative tools and methodologies to promote security within development processes. Notably, the podcast also integrates contemporary trends in AI and machine learning into security discussions, showcasing the relevance of these technologies in application security and the evolving challenges faced by developers in adapting to them.

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1. Kalyani Pawar
2. Chris Wysopal
3. Felipe Zipitria
4. Steve Springett
5. Aruneesh Salhotra
6. Ken Huang
7. Kat Cosgrove
8. Matias Madou

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