Beyond Basics with Tanya Janca

Tanya Janca, head of Community and Education at Semgrep and the founder of WeHackPurple, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Tanya brings over two decades of coding and IT experience, navigating diverse landscapes from startups to tech giants like Microsoft, Adobe, and Nokia. Tanya is not just a seasoned professional; she's also the acclaimed author of 'Alice and Bob Learn Application Security,’ a groundbreaking book that goes beyond the fundamentals, delving into intricate subjects such as threat modeling and security testing. She is a dynamic force in the cybersecurity community, an award-winning public speaker, and an engaging streamer, sharing her expertise through hundreds of talks and training sessions spanning six continents. Ann and Tanya unravel the layers of Tanya's journey, shedding light on the ever-evolving landscape of application security and beyond.     Resources:  View Tanya Janca on LinkedIn  View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn     Related Microsoft Podcasts:  Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast  The BlueHat Podcast   Uncovering Hidden Risks         Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts    Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.