From Gatekeepers to Partners - How Developer Relations Transforms Security Tool Adoption

Explore how developer relations can revolutionize security tool adoption in this 13-minute keynote presentation by examining the critical shift from gatekeeping to partnership in cybersecurity. Learn why security tools often fail not due to technical flaws but because of missing human connections, and discover how treating developers as compliance checkers rather than collaborators leads to frustration and insecure software. Understand the transformative power of developer relations in converting security tools from roadblocks into developer superpowers by meeting developers where they are, providing meaningful context instead of noise, and fostering collaborative partnerships rather than enforcement relationships. Gain insights into how this approach brings security conversations into the development process early and frequently, ultimately increasing adoption rates and strengthening security across the open source ecosystem.