Kick off the new year with Jesse Meadors and Ramin Lamei in the first Securing the Future episode of 2025! This time, we’re joined by Derek Samford, a seasoned security leader with over 25 years of experience in IT, network engineering, and application security, currently heading product and infrastructure security for a leading fintech company. In This Episode: • 🚀 The Evolution of Application Security: From perimeter-based models to zero trust and beyond. • 🤖 Generative AI in Security: Exploring tools, risks, and the future of AI-assisted threat modeling and remediation. • 🌐 Cloud Security Challenges: Visibility, the convergence of tools, and securing highly regulated industries. • 💡 Security Champions Programs: How they drive cultural change, foster ownership, and build empathy across engineering teams. Derek brings invaluable insights into how to navigate the rapidly shifting security landscape, adopt effective tools, and align security strategies with business goals. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just starting in cybersecurity, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you stay ahead in 2025. 🔒 Let’s work together to secure the future. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert insights! #SecuringTheFuture #Cybersecurity #ApplicationSecurity #GenerativeAI #CloudSecurity