Software Engineering Institute

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations face the dual challenge of accelerating software development while maintaining robust security measures. This presentation explores the intricacies of managing software development and security risks within a Zero Trust Software Access (ZTSA) framework.

We'll delve into:

• The shifting paradigm of software security and the emergence of ZTSA reducing Software Attack Surface Management (SASM)
• Key challenges in balancing development speed with security requirements
• Essential tools and strategies for effective risk management
• Best practices for implementing ZTSA without compromising development velocity
• Real-world case studies demonstrating successful ZTSA integration

By the end of this talk, attendees will gain actionable insights on how to leverage ZTSA principles to enhance security posture while maintaining agile development practices. Learn how to stay ahead of potential threats without sacrificing the pace of innovation in your software development lifecycle.

George Manuelian is the Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer (CRO) at RapidFort. He has a proven track record of scaling high-growth technology companies, Manuelian brings nearly three decades of experience in the cybersecurity, cloud, and networking industries to his new role. Prior to joining RapidFort, Manuelian held a pivotal position as Vice President of Worldwide SASE GTM (Go-to-Market) at Palo Alto Networks, where he led the business to impressive revenue growth exceeding $1.2 billion. Before his tenure at Palo Alto Networks, Manuelian was instrumental in building several key software partnerships at Amazon Web Services, fostering strategic alliances and expanding market reach. Following his role at AWS, Manuelian served as VP of Sales Engineering at Versa Networks, where he successfully grew the business to over $100 million ARR. His instrumental role in driving sales strategy and execution contributed significantly to Versa Networks' rapid expansion. Prior to Versa Networks, Manuelian held leadership roles at Cisco for over 20 years, where he spearheaded innovation in mobile and cloud services.