In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, Dwayne and Kayssar sit down with Dustin Lehr, co-founder and chief product and tech officer at Katilyst , to explore the power of Security Champions programs. Dustin shares insights from his journey as a software engineer turned cybersecurity leader and explains how security champions can bridge the gap between security teams and developers. The conversation covers trust-building, best practices for implementing a successful champions program, and how to measure its impact in ways that resonate with executives.


Dustin Lehr is an accomplished software engineer turned executive cybersecurity leader who designs security programs that reinforce proactive behavior to avoid security incidents. He is the Co-founder / Chief Product and Technology Officer at Katilyst, a company dedicated to helping organizations enhance their culture by building engaging security champion programs. Dustin is also the driving force behind the Security Champion Program Success Guide and possesses a wealth of experience in application security, providing innovative coaching and consulting services. In addition, he is a prominent community thought leader, speaker, and founder of the "Let's Talk Software Security" monthly open discussion meetup group.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinlehr/

Katilyst - https://www.katilyst.com/

Security Champion Program Success Guide - https://securitychampionsuccessguide.org/

"Let's Talk Software Security" - https://www.meetup.com/lets-talk-software-security/

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