DeveloperWeek 2025 · OWASP Security Summit

On the Dev Security World stage at DeveloperWeek 2025, Aruneesh presented "Breaking Down Silos: Enhancing Security in AppSec Programs" as part of the OWASP Security Summit. The talk examined how organizational silos — rooted in specialization, control structures, and cultural divides — impede the communication and collaboration that application security depends on.

He walked through why silos form, the concrete risks they introduce to AppSec programs, and practical ways to dismantle them: cross-functional training, a shared security vision, collaborative initiatives, and empowering every team member — not just the security team — to contribute to application security.