Caroline Biesalski welcomes Brian Childress to the podcast, exploring trends and best practices in application security. Brian discusses the role of a fractional CTO and its impact on establishing standards for operational efficiency. They address challenges faced by remote teams and emphasize key access control practices and decision-making processes. The conversation highlights the importance of mentors and goal-setting, with practical advice for overcoming low states and maintaining routines. Listeners are invited to connect with Brian, who shares final thoughts on achieving balance. The episode concludes with a special offer for the audience.

Greater Richmond Region

(0:00) Introduction and Guest Brian Childress

(2:03) Trends and Best Practices in Application Security

(4:13) The Role and Impact of a Fractional CTO

(5:12) Establishing Standards for Operational Efficiency

(7:19) Overcoming Challenges with Remote Teams

(8:08) Key Access Control Practices and Decision Making

(11:34) The Role of Mentors and Setting Goals

(13:36) Practical Advice for Overcoming Low States and Maintaining Routines

(16:11) Connect with Brian Childress and Final Thoughts on Balance

(17:17) Conclusion and Special Offer