Nicole chats with Tanya Janca about her unconventional journey from software developer to pen tester to becoming a leading voice in application security. Tanya shares why pen testing wasn’t the right fit, how she built and sold her company We Hack Purple, and why input validation is the number one security lesson for developers everywhere.

They discuss the gaps in university computer science programs that leave developers unprepared for secure coding, Tanya’s passion for teaching through training and mentorship, and the roadmap she recommends for anyone looking to break into application security. Tanya also highlights her entrepreneurial journey, from launching companies and writing bestselling books to building DevSec Station, her new online learning platform designed to make secure coding education more accessible.

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