https://ismg.events/roundtable-event/denver-appsec/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoBFcU47soU https://www.linkedin.com/posts/chrishatter_github-copilot-advanced-security-the-activity-7202035540739661825-dZO1 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mcclurestuart_the-hacking-exposed-of-appsec-is-qwiet-ai-activity-7272419181172523009-Vnyv https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ5sLwtJmcU Q: What is Application Security Testing and why is this important for modern development? A: Application security testing identifies vulnerabilities in software applications before they can be exploited. In today's rapid development environments, it's essential because a single vulnerability can expose sensitive data or allow system compromise. Modern AppSec tests include static analysis (SAST), interactive testing (IAST), and dynamic analysis (DAST). This allows for comprehensive coverage throughout the software development cycle. Q: What is the role of containers in application security? A: Containers provide isolation and consistency across development and production environments, but they introduce unique security challenges. Container-specific security measures, including image scanning and runtime protection as well as proper configuration management, are required by organizations to prevent vulnerabilities propagating from containerized applications. Q: What makes a vulnerability "exploitable" versus "theoretical"? A: An exploitable weakness has a clear path of compromise that attackers could realistically use, whereas theoretical vulnerabilities can have security implications but do not provide practical attack vectors. This distinction allows teams to prioritize remediation efforts, and allocate resources efficiently. Q: How should organizations approach security testing for microservices? A: Microservices require a comprehensive security testing approach that addresses both individual service vulnerabilities and potential issues in service-to-service communications. This includes API secu