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Published inDec 2023
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Vandana Verma Sehgal
Vandana Verma Sehgal
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Vandana Verma Sehgal

Vandana Verma Sehgal is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 17 years of experience, specializes in DevSecOps, and has a diverse background in Vulnerability management, SOC, Infrastructure, Application, and Cloud Security. She is a speaker and trainer, having presented at events like Global OWASP AppSec, BlackHat, and Grace Hopper. Vandana actively contributes to the cybersecurity community as a member of the OWASP Global Board of Directors, and Black Hat Asia Review Board and is deeply involved in diversity initiatives like InfosecGirls, WoSec, and null. She has earned numerous awards, including Cyber Security Woman of the Year 2020 and Application Security Influencer 2020 in India. Her passion for diversity and inclusion drives initiatives like InfosecGirls, WoSec, and InfosecKids, inspiring and empowering the next generation of security professionals.
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Measuring the effect of the Security Champions program

Certain metrics and indicators can be used to evaluate the program’s impact. The key to successful measurement is to identify which metrics are most meaningful for your organization, and then to track them consistently over time. Keep in mind that the true value of a Security Champions program lies in its ability to create a more security-conscious culture, which ultimately leads to safer software development practices.

Technical aspects to check the effectiveness of the Security Champions program

Evaluating the effectiveness of a Security Champions program involves examining both quantitative metrics and qualitative feedback. Here’s how this can be done in layperson’s terms:

  • Reduce security issues: Think of it like you’re trying to lose weight. If you’re seeing the numbers on the scale go down over time, you know your fitness program is working. Similarly, if the number of security...
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Vandana Verma Sehgal

Vandana Verma Sehgal is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 17 years of experience, specializes in DevSecOps, and has a diverse background in Vulnerability management, SOC, Infrastructure, Application, and Cloud Security. She is a speaker and trainer, having presented at events like Global OWASP AppSec, BlackHat, and Grace Hopper. Vandana actively contributes to the cybersecurity community as a member of the OWASP Global Board of Directors, and Black Hat Asia Review Board and is deeply involved in diversity initiatives like InfosecGirls, WoSec, and null. She has earned numerous awards, including Cyber Security Woman of the Year 2020 and Application Security Influencer 2020 in India. Her passion for diversity and inclusion drives initiatives like InfosecGirls, WoSec, and InfosecKids, inspiring and empowering the next generation of security professionals.
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