Chris Wysopal, co-founder and Chief Security Evangelist of Veracode, is recognized as an expert and a well-known speaker in the information security field. He has given keynotes at computer security events and has testified on Capitol Hill on the subjects of government computer security and how vulnerabilities are discovered in software. His opinions on Internet security are highly sought after and most major print and media outlets have featured stories on Mr. Wysopal and his work. At Veracode, Mr. Wysopal is responsible for the security analysis capabilities of Veracode technology.
The European Union has taken a significant step by introducing a directive to update the EU’s civil liability law that extends the definition of "defective products" to include software. These pivotal liability rules hold manufacturers accountable for harm caused by software vulnerabilities,…
Organizations face an increasing number of software security threats that can compromise their sensitive data and disrupt business operations. To effectively manage these risks and enhance their security posture, it’s crucial for organizations to adopt modern application risk reduction strategies…
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the maturity of an organization's Application Security (AppSec) program is not just beneficial; it's imperative for resilience at scale and reducing security debt accumulation. Since software is increasingly central to business operations, the need for…
The release of the February 2024 White House Technical Report, Back to the Building Blocks: A Path Towards Secure Measurable Software, brings about a timely shift in prioritizing software security. Software is ubiquitous, so it’s becoming increasingly crucial to address the expanding attack surface…
Insecure software is significantly impacting our world. In a recent statement, CISA Director Jen Easterly declared: “Features and speed to market have been prioritized against security, leaving our nation vulnerable to cyber invasion. That has to stop... We are at a critical juncture for our…
Unlike in the 1800s when a safety brake increased the public’s acceptance of elevators, artificial intelligence (AI) was accepted by the public much before guardrails came to be. “ChatGPT had 1 million users within the first five days of being available,” shares Forbes. Almost a year later, on…
