Secure Your Apps: A Cybersecurity Event by OWASP Victoria

The OWASP Victoria Chapter is pleased to present an In-Person Application Security Event on May 11, 2023. Join us at Fort Tectoria from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM for an informative and engaging event focused on the latest trends and best practices in cybersecurity. We are excited to announce that Tanya Janca and Roberto Salgado will deliver two live presentations!

Tanya will present "Pushing Left to Secure Software," and Roberto will present "A Summary of Cybersecurity in 2022". Whether you're a seasoned security professional or just getting started in the field, you'll leave with valuable insights, actionable takeaways to improve your organisation's security posture, and a chance to win swag/prizes!

In addition to the presentations, hors d'oeuvres, and prize giveaways, there will be ample opportunities for networking and collaboration with like-minded professionals. You'll have the chance to connect with peers, learn from industry leaders, and exchange ideas about the latest tools and techniques for staying ahead of the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in cybersecurity. If you would like to attend, please click the RSVP button to reserve your spot, as we have limited seats available.

We would also like to give a special thanks to Websec and SheHacksPurple for sponsoring this event.

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Who This Event is For

• IT and Cybersecurity Professionals
• Developers and Engineers
• Executives and Managers
• Researchers, Academics, and Students
• IT Vendors and Service Providers
• Hobbyists

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Speaker Biographies
Tanya Janca
Tanya Janca, also known as SheHacksPurple, is the best-selling author of 'Alice and Bob Learn Application Security'. She is also the founder of We Hack Purple, an online learning academy, community, and podcast that revolves around teaching everyone to create secure software. Tanya has been coding and working in IT for over twenty five years and has been everywhere from startups to public service to tech giants (Microsoft, Adobe, & Nokia). She has worn many hats; startup founder, pentester, CISO, AppSec Engineer, and software developer. She is an award-winning public speaker, active blogger, and streamer and has delivered countless talks and training sessions across six continents. She values diversity, inclusion, and kindness, which shines through in her countless initiatives.

Roberto Salgado
Roberto Salgado, a co-founder of Websec, became fascinated with technology at a very young age and eventually found his niche in Cybersecurity. Through his passion and dedication to this field, he researched and devised new methods of attack and defence; this led Roberto to present his research at several security conferences and contribute to various open-source projects. Roberto also created and maintains the SQL Injection Knowledge Base, one of the most comprehensive references available. During his time at Websec, he has served many roles, from security tester to business developer, which has allowed him to gain a broad perspective and understanding of the field of information security.