AppSec Aus Melb #15 - State of Application Security: 2025 Trends, 2026 Strategy

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## What's On? 👀

Panel: State of Application Security: 2025 Trends, 2026 Strategy

Speakers:

• Jason Liyanage - Application Security Lead, Sportsbet
• Louis Nyffenegger - Founder and CEO, PentesterLab
• Raafey Khan - Director of Application Security, CyberCX

Abstract:
Application security is evolving faster than ever. This panel brings together practitioners, security leaders, and strategists for a candid look at what shaped AppSec in 2025 and what organizations are prioritizing in 2026.
The discussion will cover:

• Vulnerability Trends — What spiked, what persisted, and what caught teams off guard in 2025
• Emerging Technologies — New tools and capabilities are reshaping how applications are built, tested, and defended
• What Worked — Strategies and approaches that genuinely moved the needle for security programs
• What's Next — Bets organizations are placing bets for 2026, from new toolchains to shifting security culture

Whether you're a hands-on practitioner or a security leader, this session offers grounded insights and forward-looking perspectives to help navigate the year ahead.

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Placeholder abstract — subject to refinement once panelist details and discussion themes are confirmed.

## Location 📍

Atlassian Melbourne
Queens & Collins Building, Level 20, 100 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

## Agenda ⏰

• 5:30 - Food is served
• 6:15 - Session start
• 7:30 - Post-event networking

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