3 simple strategies to avoid 80% of Security Bugs
by Pavan M
Pavan M
Director, Product Security
Pavan Mohan is a developer turned security professional out of passion. He works for ServiceNow as a Director in the Product Security organization. He is a chapter leader of the Null Hyderabad Open Security Community and has spoken at Null community, Defcon, Knowledge, and other forums.
Abstract
Avoiding most security issues doesn't require complex solutions—it simply requires us to pause and use our common sense. In this engaging session with real-world examples, we'll explore three simple yet effective strategies to help development teams prevent 80% of common security bugs before they reach production. Whether you're a developer writing code, a quality engineer designing test cases, a product owner shaping features, or a system admin deploying to the cloud, this talk provides clear, actionable techniques tailored to your role. You'll discover how small adjustments in workflow, tools, and mindset can lead to significant improvements in security, all without slowing you down.