EP 07: Pratik Roychowdhury, co-founder & CEO of Appaxon.ai SummaryIn this conversation, Pratik Roychowdhury discusses the importance of proactive product security and the challenges of integrating security early in the software development lifecycle. He shares insights from his background and the founding of Appaxon, emphasizing the need for security to be a fundamental part of product design rather than an afterthought. The discussion covers the concept of red teaming, the role of threat modeling, and the necessity of changing perceptions around security in development processes. Pratik also highlights the potential of using agents and AI to streamline security integration, particularly in startup environments, and the future of autonomous security. In this conversation, we discuss the evolving landscape of product security, emphasizing the importance of maintaining context as products develop, the unique challenges posed by AI applications, and the necessity of explainability in AI-driven solutions. Pratik highlights the need for continuous threat modeling and proactive security measures throughout the product lifecycle. The discussion also touches on the integration of security into existing systems, the evolving role of security engineers, and the challenges faced by startups in gaining traction and building a community around product security.Key links:ProdSec Decoded Podcast : Web: https://prodsec.tvApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prodsec-decoded/id1809875993Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProdSecDecodedBlog Posts By Pratik:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/tug-war-security-pdlc-pratik-roychowdhury-mhfxc/https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/product-security-why-application-alone-longer-enough-roychowdhury-p31cchttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/proactive-right-approach-product-security-pratik-roychowdhury-i50pc

Chapters00:00 Introduction to Proactive Product Security01:35 The Importance of Early Security Integration05:14 Understanding Red Teaming and Its Role11:03 Bridging the Gap: Security and Product Development17:11 The Role of Agents in Security23:07 Security in Startup Environments28:46 Integrating Security into No-Code Platforms31:43 The Security Landscape of Open Source vs Proprietary Software33:06 Understanding Data Quality and Its Impact on AI Outputs33:49 The Future of Autonomous Security37:51 Integrating Security into User Experience40:05 Proactive Security Measures for Startups40:55 The Difference Between Compliance and Actual Security43:28 The Importance of Threat Modeling45:40 Maintaining Context in Evolving Products48:16 AI Native Challenges in Security50:02 The Need for Explainability in AI Solutions53:31 Target Industries for Security Solutions55:46 Navigating Resistance to New Security Solutions59:46 Streamlined Onboarding for Security Tools01:00:46 The Evolving Role of Security Engineers01:02:32 Appaxon as a Source of Truth for Security01:05:41 Challenges in the Security Landscape01:07:18 Startup Challenges and Team Dynamics01:11:14 Community Engagement and Product Feedback