Session

Building an application security program is rarely a straight line, and for those starting from scratch, the path forward can be especially unclear. To help those at the outset of their program journey, Cameron Walters (Director of Application Security and  Security Engineering at Teradata) shares a candid look at his early lessons, hard-won insights, and ongoing challenges.

In this JTAM (Journey to AppSec Maturity)-themed session, Cameron reflects on where he began, what he prioritized first, and how his strategy evolved to meet the needs of a complex, cloud-native enterprise. Along the way, he discusses:

• How to tailor your AppSec roadmap to your company’s engineering culture
• Balancing visibility, velocity, and vulnerability management from day one
• The importance of context, curiosity, and cross-functional relationships
• Lessons learned from missteps, and what he’d do differently today

This session is especially valuable for security leaders tasked with launching or scaling AppSec initiatives, offering a real-world perspective on what works, what doesn’t, and what to expect on the journey ahead.