Fuzzing, security testing and tips for a career in AppSec | Guest Dr. Jared DeMott

Learn all about fuzzing and application security with repeat guest Dr. Jared DeMott, CEO and founder of VDA labs. The last time he appeared (October 2018), the focus was on Internet-of-Things (IoT) security, but Jared is also the author of Fuzzing for Software Security Testing and Quality Assurance. In this episode we go deeper into continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD), fuzzing, dynamic analysis security testing and other AppSec tools, as well as practical tips and suggestions for entering the field.– Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcastDr. Jared DeMott is the Founder & CEO of VDA Labs, a full-scope cybersecurity company. DeMott previously served as a vulnerability analyst with the NSA. He holds a PhD from Michigan State University. He regularly speaks on cyber matters at conferences like RSA, DerbyCon, BlackHat, ToorCon, GrrCon, HITB and others. He was a finalist in Microsoft’s BlueHat prize contest, which helped make Microsoft customers more secure. Dr. DeMott has been on three winning Defcon capture-the-flag teams, and has been an invited lecturer at prestigious institutions such as the U.S. Military Academy. Jared is a Pluralsight author, and is often interviewed by media to weigh in on cyber matters.About InfosecAt Infosec, we believe knowledge is the most powerful tool in the fight against cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with a full regimen of certifications and skills development training. We also empower all employees with security awareness and training to stay cybersecure at work and home. Founded by smart people wanting to do good, Infosec educates entire organizations on how to defend themselves from cybercrime. That’s what we do every day — equipping everyone with the latest security skills so the good guys win.