SecTalks Gold Coast 3x4 - May 2026 - Code, Bugs & Bots with Az

Gold Coast SecTalks for May is Tuesday, 5th May, 2026, at COHORT Innovation Space.

Code, Bugs & Bots: AI vs Humans in Code Review

Code review is one of the most critical steps in securing software—but traditional manual reviews can be time-consuming, inconsistent, and prone to human error. In this one-hour technical session, we’ll explore how AI-assisted code review tools can complement manual processes, helping identify vulnerabilities, enforce coding standards, and catch subtle security flaws faster.
The session will cover:

• Manual Code Review Best Practices: How to spot security vulnerabilities, common pitfalls, and maintain code quality.
• AI in Code Review: How modern AI tools work—static analysis, pattern recognition, anomaly detection, and predictive vulnerability spotting.
• Integrating AI and Human Review: Where AI shines, where human judgement is critical, and how to avoid overreliance.
• Real-World Examples: Demonstrations of AI identifying vulnerabilities that manual reviews might miss, plus lessons learned.
• Practical Takeaways: Tips for adopting AI-assisted review in DevSecOps workflows, balancing speed, accuracy, and security compliance.

By the end of this session, attendees will understand the strengths and limitations of AI in code review, how to implement it alongside manual processes, and how it can improve security outcomes without replacing critical human insight.

Az is an accomplished information security professional specialising in helping businesses implement and audit ISO 27001 and ACSC frameworks using Microsoft 365 tools. As both an auditor and implementor, Az leverages her expertise to ensure organisations achieve robust security compliance and governance. In addition to her professional practice, Az is a passionate educator, having taught at the University of the Sunshine Coast and facilitated courses on Cyber Security Governance, Policy, Ethics, and Law at University of Queensland. Her love for teaching and delivering content is evident in her engaging and insightful instruction. Az's industry engagement includes participating in the prestigious RSA CISO Bootcamp last year and presenting at notable conferences such as the AISA Conference in Melbourne (2023) and Canberra (2024). She was an inaugural chapter lead for Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN) for Sunshine Coast Chapter. Her contributions to these events underscore her commitment to advancing the field of information security.

Drinks are provided by our sponsor, Solis, and pizza is provided by Cyber Audit Team. As usual, our venue is sponsored by COHORT.

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