Move Fast and Stay Secure - Lessons Learned from the AWS Prototyping Team

Explore how to balance rapid development with robust security practices in this conference talk from AWS re:Inforce 2025. Discover the proven strategies and methodologies used by the AWS prototyping team to deliver secure applications quickly, particularly when working with cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI and Serverless architectures. Learn practical approaches to threat modeling that enable fast-paced development without compromising security standards. Gain insights into leveraging AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit) effectively to streamline infrastructure deployment while maintaining security best practices. Understand how to harness Generative AI tools not just for application development, but also for strengthening your security posture and enhancing overall productivity. Master the art of meeting tight deadlines and user demands while adhering to high security expectations through real-world examples and lessons learned from AWS's internal prototyping processes. Acquire actionable tips, tricks, and pointers that you can immediately apply to your own development workflows to achieve the optimal balance between speed and security in your cloud applications and prototypes.