Yes, it is true! It’s Webinar Time! Secure coding isn’t just about writing safer software—it’s a career game-changer.

But most companies don’t invest in secure coding training, leaving developers without the skills they need to protect their apps.

Join us live on April 16, 2025, for an ITSPmagazine Webinar where we’ll explore how to change that.

Secure Coding = Developer Power: How To Convince Your Boss To Invest In You

With:
Jim Manico, Manicode Security
Jimmy Mesta , RAD Security
Moderated by yours truly — Sean Martin, CISSP

Register here: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/secure-coding-equals-developer-power-how-to-convince-your-boss-to-invest-in-you-an-itspmagazine-webinar-with-manicode-security-ad147fba034a

Why You Should Attend
Secure coding isn’t just about preventing security failures—it’s a career accelerator. Developers who understand security are more valuable to their companies, build better products, and stand out in the job market. This session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make the case for secure coding training at your company, giving you an edge as both a developer and an advocate for better software security.

We’ll cover:
Live code reviews & secure fixes
Automation tips for secure defaults
What effective training really looks like

If you care about building secure software and stronger engineering teams, don’t miss this one.

Register here: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/secure-coding-equals-developer-power-how-to-convince-your-boss-to-invest-in-you-an-itspmagazine-webinar-with-manicode-security-ad147fba034a

As part of the @ActiveState team, I’m proud to share insights from our 2025 State of Vulnerability Management and Remediation Report. Did you know that over 50% of vulnerabilities are exploited within 7 days of discovery?

This report dives into how DevSecOps teams can reduce Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) and strengthen application security.

If you’re looking to stay ahead of open-source risks, download the report today and learn how to better protect your software supply chain! Read the press release here: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/activestates-groundbreaking-report-exposes-critical-gaps-in-enterprise-vulnerability-remediation-302394249.html?tc=eml_cleartime

Download the report today: https://www.activestate.com/resources/white-papers/the-2025-state-of-vulnerability-management-and-remediation-report/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=remediated-report&utm_content=employee

Security isn’t just about compliance—it’s about building stronger applications. In this episode, @Marcociappelli and @seanmartin chat with Jim Manico about developer training, @owasp and how security fuels business success. Want to build secure software from the start? Tune in now!

Watch now: https://youtu.be/OJXD_cS1JJM
Listen now: https://brand-stories-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/turning-developers-into-security-champions-the-business-case-for-secure-development-a-manicode-brand-story-with-jim-manico
Read now: https://www.itspmagazine.com/their-stories/turning-developers-into-security-champions-the-business-case-for-secure-development-a-manicode-brand-story-with-jim-manico

Download the Course Catalog: https://itspm.ag/manicode-x684

New Blog Post Alert!

I just published "Enabling Gradle Dependency Verification: A Practical Guide"!

Secure your software supply chain
Verify dependencies with PGP signatures & checksums
Automate updates with confidence

Read more on how we implemented this for the GradleX organization and why it matters!

https://britter.dev/blog/2025/02/10/gradle-dependency-verification/

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Effortless Open Source Management with ActiveState!

I’m excited to share a sneak peek of our platform streamlining open source management at scale. Watch the quick overview to see how in a single platform, ActiveState improves both security and collaboration amongst all teams - DevOps, Security, and your Developers.

What You’ll Learn:

Discover & import open source from containers and GitHub repos, gaining a complete view of all open source in your organization.

Analyze your inventory with detailed reports on vulnerabilities and licenses, so you understand the risks.

Develop & execute a clear remediation plan, reducing vulnerabilities across all projects.

Seamlessly integrate with CI/CD pipelines for automatic deployment and monitoring.

https://youtu.be/zbGK0PNFsWA

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Do you still believe the myth that cybersecurity vendors have your best interests in mind when they are selling you their products?

That, and 175 other myths and misconceptions, are addressed in https://informit.com/cybermyths, which has been out for 4 months now. What are you waiting for?

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