Kevin Johnson is the CEO of Secure Ideas. He began his career as a developer but turned toward security when he discovered that the interface for an intrusion detection system, Snort, was out of date. This led him to create BASE (Basic Analysis and Security Engine), a testament to Kevin's proactive approach.Kevin has a deep-rooted passion for open-source projects. He highlights the challenges and joys of initiating and sustaining such ventures, emphasizing the pivotal role of community contributions. Kevin also details how to install and start with SamuraiWTF, a tool tailored for those keen on mastering application security. He outlines two paths for developers: one focused on learning application security intricacies and another on actively contributing to the project's growth.Kevin also discusses the notable departure of ZAP from OWASP. Kevin expresses his concerns and reflects on the broader implications of this decision on the cybersecurity community. The episode wraps up with a touch of nostalgia, as Kevin and Chris reminisce about their early tech adventures, showcasing Kevin's unwavering commitment to knowledge-sharing and community collaboration.FOLLOW OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: ➜Twitter: @AppSecPodcast➜LinkedIn: The Application Security Podcast➜YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ApplicationSecurityPodcast Thanks for Listening! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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