Tactical AppSec Bootcamp: Operationalizing Security Champions
Live, April 14th 1PM EST
Most security champion programs do not fail because teams lack interest in security. They fail because they are launched without structure, without the right early participants, and without a repeatable rhythm that turns intent into action. This session reframes the champion program as a bootcamp: a hands-on, structured training environment where champions build real skills through practice, feedback, and clear expectations.
Delivered through the leadership lens of a former Special Forces Green Beret, this webinar focuses on what it actually takes to stand up a program that works in the real world. Rather than theory, we will walk through a practical approach to recruiting your first cohort, building confidence through immediate application, and creating a system that sustains engagement over time.
What you will learn:
- Building a pilot cohort with the right mix of early champions
- Defining clear, observable behaviors that separate active champions from passive participants
- Structuring onboarding like a bootcamp with hands-on exercises that drive confidence quickly
- Establishing repeatable cadences such as brown bags, threat modeling drills, and Fix-It Fridays
- Avoiding common launch pitfalls that stall momentum early
- Measuring progress in ways that resonate with both engineering leaders and executives
You will leave with a practical framework for running a champion program like a high-performing bootcamp, with clear expectations, visible progress, and momentum that compounds over time.
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