Securing Software at AI Speed with Varun Badhwar

Securing Software at AI Speed with Varun Badhwar

The biggest security threat isn’t in the cloud, it’s hidden in the code you trust the most.

In this episode, Ron sits down with Varun Badhwar, Co-Founder & CEO of Endor Labs, who shares why research shows that nearly 80–90% of application code comes from open source and third-party libraries, not your own developers. Varun discusses the unseen risks of AI-generated software, how attackers can now weaponize vulnerabilities in hours, and why precision in security matters more than ever. He also reveals how AI can be both the ultimate accelerator and the ultimate weakness in modern development.

Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - Varun’s journey from RedLock to Endor Labs 04:00 - Why the software supply chain is broken 07:00 - AI coding assistants and insecure code risks 10:00 - The NPM self-replicating worm discovery 13:00 - Simple controls to enforce Zero Trust in code 16:00 - Pairing AI with security to prevent slop 19:00 - AI-powered security code reviews explained 22:00 - Why 88% of code goes unused 26:00 - Developer efficiency as the new security metric 29:00 - The next wave of AI-driven software threats

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Episode 52 - From Librarian to OSINT with Tracy Maleeff

Episode 52 - From Librarian to OSINT with Tracy Maleeff

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) is "data collected from publicly available sources to be used in an intelligence context". Performing OSINT is a critical aspect in triaging cybersecurity related events. In this exciting episode, Ron and Chris bring in an OSINT expert with the ultimate background for finding open source data. Tracy Maleeff aka InfoSecSherpa, is a seasoned expert in library science and security analysis. Be sure to listen in on this episode and gain insight for how library science applies to all aspects of life.

1 Apr 202040min

Episode 51 - A Threat Intelligence Journey with Doug Helton

Episode 51 - A Threat Intelligence Journey with Doug Helton

Can Threat Intelligence Analysts do the same in the professional space as the Threat Intel Analysts depicted in movies? Yes, as long as you have the same level of skills and tools as the characters in the movie. Doug Helton joins this episode to share his experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence and acquiring skills required to be highly effective.

30 Mars 202023min

Episode 50 - 50th Episode and Beyond with Ron and Chris

Episode 50 - 50th Episode and Beyond with Ron and Chris

🎊Happy 50th Episode! This episode couldn't have been possible without our amazing guests and listeners! Looking into the future, we are excited to share new content and resources that we've been working on. HackerValley.Studio Website Hacker Valley Studio Patreon

25 Mars 202028min

Episode 49 - What is Your Superpower with Yael Nagler

Episode 49 - What is Your Superpower with Yael Nagler

Everyone has a superpower and it's not uncommon to have more than one. In this episode, Chris and Ron discover and share what their super powers are with Yael Nagler. Yael is a security tinkerer and has an amazing ability of bringing together people in technology.

23 Mars 202028min

Underrepresented Episode 2

Underrepresented Episode 2

This is the second episode of the Hacker Valley Studio and ITSP Magazine co-production focused on underrepresented populations in technology.In this episode we highlight Nelson Abbott from NPower and Charles Nwatu from /Dev/Color.So many powerful statements in this one about organizations fighting for representation and awesome thoughts on being a role model

19 Mars 202045min

Episode 47 - The Role of a CISO with Lenny Zeltser

Episode 47 - The Role of a CISO with Lenny Zeltser

In this exciting episode, Lenny Zeltser - CISO @ Axonius joins the podcast. Lenny is someone we really enjoy speaking to and is an all around expert in malware, technical writing, and managing teams to success.

18 Mars 202021min

Episode 46 - Emotional Intelligence in Tech with Deidre Diamond

Episode 46 - Emotional Intelligence in Tech with Deidre Diamond

In many workplaces contributors, leaders, and founders can improve their emotional intelligence. Deidre Diamond, Founder and CEO @ CyberSN shares her experience cultivating a diverse team of recruiters and changing the future of how employers and candidates can both win when interviewing and hiring.

16 Mars 202033min

Episode 45 - The More Things Change with Katie Nickels

Episode 45 - The More Things Change with Katie Nickels

It's most exciting to shake things up and get experience from multiple perspectives. In this episode, we're joined by an individual that is constantly striving to make an impact in Cyber Threat Intelligence - Katie Nickels, Principal Intelligence Analyst @ Red Canary. Katie has made incredible contributions to MITRE ATTACK framework and also SANS contributor

11 Mars 202014min

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