API Security in DevSecOps: Panel Discussion

APIs are at the heart of every app, but keeping them secure while moving fast can be tricky. How do you make sure your APIs are safe without slowing down your team? In DevSecOps, finding the right balance is key.

Join us for an exclusive panel discussion, featuring Anatoly Chikanov, VP of Security Engineering at HealthEquity, Sean Finley, Director of Application Security at Eptura, and Ankur Jain, Lead Product Security at Atlassian.

Hosted by Ankita Gupta, CEO of Akto.io.

You’ll learn:

• How to add API security to DevSecOps without slowing down

• Common API security problems and how to fix them

• How to make security part of your process with automation

• Live Q&A with Anatoly Chikanov, Sean Finley, Ankur Jain and Akto Team

This session is perfect for DevSecOps and Application Security professionals.

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About the Speakers

Ankur Jain

Ankur Jain is a seasoned security professional with a deep passion for improving the security posture of organizations . With 14 years of experience in the application security and security architecture domains, Ankur Jain has a proven track record of designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security solutions.

Ankur Jain has worked as  a Principal Product Security Engineer at Palo Alto Network and Atlassian where he was /is responsible for driving the security strategy and roadmap for paved paths within the organizations. He has worked closely with development teams to ensure that security is embedded into the product lifecycle from the earliest stages of development. His area of expertise lies in

• Security architecture

• Supply chain security

• API security

Outside of work, Ankur Jain is an active member of the security community, contributing to open-source projects and speaking at industry conferences. He is passionate about sharing knowledge and raising awareness about security best practices.

Sean Finley

Sean is an experienced Information and Application Security leader with a background in application security, security operations, vulnerability management, and governance. He has built and led application and product security programs with a focus on automation, scalability, integrating security throughout the SDLC, and aligning it with organizational goals. He excels in fostering cross-departmental collaboration and building a security culture.

Anatoly Chikanov

Anatoly Chikanov is a seasoned security leader with over 15 years of experience in building security strategies that align regulatory compliance (GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27000) with business objectives. As VP of Security Engineering at HealthEquity, he oversees application security, risk assessment, and DevOps integration, ensuring secure data practices. Anatoly is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and holds additional certifications from CompTIA. He also shares his expertise with the security community as a contributor to Aphinia, a think tank for security leadership.