Human Factors That Influence Secure Software Development

Explore the human factors influencing secure software development in this AppSecUSA 2018 conference talk. Delve into how developers' actions and decisions impact application security, and learn about emerging research on the human dimensions of secure code development. Discover innovative approaches to identify vulnerable code based on environmental factors, developer characteristics, and team dynamics. Gain insights on shifting security left by understanding and mitigating conditions that contribute to vulnerability introduction. Examine research findings on time of day, environmental effects, workplace layouts, and developer motivation. Consider how this knowledge can be applied to ongoing projects to enhance secure coding practices. Join speakers Anita D'Amico and Chris Horn as they discuss the intersection of psychology, business, and cybersecurity in software development.

Intro
Part 1 Human Factors
What we found
Time of day
Environmental effects
Work thus far
Open floor plans
Popups
DevOps
Motivation
Bias
Quality issues
Commit comments
Conclusion