BSides Kerala 2025 Speakers

Vandana Verma

Security relations leader at Snyk, OWASP Board of Directors




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.



Panel discussion: Building, Nurturing, and Retaining Cyber Security talent in the Gen AI Era: Challenges and Opportunities

As generative AI reshapes the cybersecurity landscape, the demand for skilled professionals has never been higher. This panel will explore the challenges and opportunities in building, nurturing, and retaining cybersecurity talent in an era where AI technologies are becoming integral to defense strategies. Experts will discuss the evolving skill sets required to tackle AI-driven threats, the importance of upskilling the workforce, and strategies to attract and retain top talent in a competitive market. The conversation will also cover how organizations can foster inclusive environments, promote career growth, and create pathways for long-term engagement in the cybersecurity field.

Vandana Verma

Vandana is a seasoned security professional with current focus on DevSecOps. In her previous experience, she has dealt with Application security, Vulnerability management, SOC, Infrastructure security and Cloud Security.
She is a seasoned speaker / Trainer and presented at various public events ranging from Global OWASP AppSec events to BlackHat events to regional events like BSides events in India. She is part of the OWASP Global board of directors. She also works in various communities towards diversity initiatives InfosecGirls, WoSec and null.

Vandana is a member of the Black Hat Asia Review Board as well as multiple other conferences including Grace Hopper India, OWASP AppSec USA to name a few. She is also one of the organiser of BSides Delhi.

She has been the recipient of multiple prestigious awards like Cyber Security Woman of the Year Award 2020 by Cyber Sec Awards, Application Security Influencer 2020 by Whitesource, Global cybersecurity influencer among IFSEC Global’s “Top Influencers inSecurity and Fire” Category for 2019, Cybersecurity Women of the year award by Women Cyberjutsu Society in the Category “Secure Coder”. She has also been listed as one of the top women leaders in this field of technology and cybersecurity in India by Instasafe.