BSides Kerala 2025 Speakers

Arun S

Principal Security Architect at IBM




Panel discussion: Building Resilient Software, The Intersection of Product Security, DevSecOps, and AppSec

In today's product development phases, security must be woven into every stage of the software lifecycle. This panel will explore the critical intersection of Product Security, DevSecOps, and Application Security (AppSec) - shedding light on best practices, emerging challenges, and innovative strategies to build resilient, secure, and scalable software. Join industry experts as they discuss how to seamlessly integrate security into development workflows, balance agility with risk management, and future-proof software against evolving threats.

Arun S

Arun S is a cybersecurity expert with over a decade of experience securing web applications, APIs, cloud, networks, and mobile applications across industries like e-commerce, healthcare, and banking. As a Principal Security Architect at IBM, he has played a key role in strengthening cybersecurity strategies.

Recognized with multiple IBM Best Performance Awards, Arun is an active speaker at global conferences, including BSides, c0c0n, and the Diana Initiative in Las Vegas. He contributes to Pentest Magazine and leads the Null Coimbatore Chapter, previously heading Null Bangalore.

His expertise spans web and mobile security, cloud security auditing (AWS, Azure, GCP), IoT security, cyber forensics, and risk management. He holds certifications such as CISM, CISA, OSCP, eWPTXv2, and AWS SC-02, and has been recognized in multiple Hall of Fame acknowledgments for security contributions.