Berlin Cybersecurity Social #7

Are you a cybersecurity professional looking to connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and make friends? Look no further! Join us for the Berlin Cybersecurity Social for a fantastic evening of networking.

Agenda:

• 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Welcome
• 7:15 PM - 7:30 PM: Lightning Talk: “Demystifying DevSecOps”

You may be familiar with DevOps, but what is DevSecOps and why do we keep hearing about it? DevSecOps isn't just a buzzword—it's a transformative approach that bridges development, operations, and security to create resilient software ecosystems.

Join us for our next meetup where our speaker, Thrivikram Gujarathi (Security Lead at BOSCH and Freelance Penetration Tester) will give us a brief overview of the world of DevSecOps and explore how architects, developers, and security leads can seamlessly integrate it into their organizations.

In this session, Thrivikram will be giving a brief glimpse of DevSecOps basics and best practices, while sharing his practical experience from multiple organisational implementations integrating CI/CD workflows and giving us a live demo of DevSecOps integrations using open source tools that are available to everyone!

Who is this talk for:

• Architects seeking to enhance software resilience
• Developers interested in secure coding practices
• Security leads looking to bridge the gap between security and development teams
• Tech enthusiasts keen on learning more about the intersection of DevOps and cybersecurity

Key Topics:

• Introduction to DevSecOps: What it is and why it matters
• Integrating security into the DevOps pipeline
• Best practices for architects, developers, and security leads
• Demo of some open source tools and techniques for automated security testing and compliance

About the Speaker: With more than a decade of hacking and professional cyber experience under his belt, Thrivikram Gujarathi is currently the Security Lead Expert at BOSCH where he has been responsible for creating robust cybersecurity strategies to protect the organisation from an array of threats.

In addition to his role at BOSCH, Thrivikram dedicates his time to contributing as a part-time penetration tester and engaging as a seasonal Bug Bounty Hunter. These roles allow him to stay at the forefront of cybersecurity trends and continuously refine his skills.

With expertise in DevSecOps, cloud security, and penetration testing in Kubernetes and Docker environments and a track record of completing over 100 security projects, he has conducted comprehensive assessments across various platforms, including web applications, APIs, mobile apps, IoT devices, browser extensions, thick client applications, and Electron-based apps.

About the Location: c-base e. V. is a non-profit association located in Berlin, Germany which has about 300 members. The purpose of this association is to increase knowledge and know-how regarding computer software, hardware and data networks.
The premises of the association are also used by other initiatives in and around Berlin as an event location or as function rooms, for example the wireless community network freifunk.net, the Chaos Computer Club or the Wikipedia group in Berlin.

About Berlin Cybersecurity Social: This meetup is open to cybersecurity professionals of all levels, from beginners to experts. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your journey in the field, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with others who share your passion for cybersecurity.

Don't miss out on this chance to unwind, network and enjoy the company of fellow cybersecurity professionals! See you there!