Developing a Security Mindset: Practical Lessons for Pythonistas
09-18, 11:55–12:35 (Europe/Lisbon), Virtual

This talk will discuss why developers should grow their security mindset and will give them practical advice for how to do so—even in a workplace where many issues compete for their attention. Examples will be given from the Python and Django world and should be of interest to those new to security and those wanting to help their team develop a security mindset.


As more of the world is run by software, software security becomes increasingly important. As developers, we have a lot on our plate already and developing your security mindset may seem intimidating. It might seem that security should just altogether be someone else’s job.

This talk will discuss why developers should grow their security mindset and will give them practical advice for how to do so—even in a workplace where many issues compete for their attention.

If you are new to security, this is the talk for you. If you know a bit and want to help your team strengthen their security posture, this talk is for you. If you want to take the next step in your security journey, this talk will point the way.

Hayley Denbraver is a Developer Advocate at Snyk. In that role, she is focused on encouraging security education and the adoption of better security practices within developer communities. She has spoken at a number of Python community events, both within the US and internationally. In a previous chapter of her life, Hayley worked as a licensed Civil Engineer.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hayleydenb