Mackenzie Jackson
About Mackenzie Jackson
Mackenzie Jackson Developer Advocate
Mackenzie Jackson serves as a Developer Advocate. In this role, Mackenzie focuses on educating and supporting developers, working to streamline the secure management and distribution of secrets within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). As part of their advocacy, Mackenzie engages with the community through webinars, presentations, and discussions on various security challenges and solutions.
Webinar on Securely Managing and Distributing Secrets in the SDLC
Mackenzie Jackson hosted a webinar centered on securely managing and distributing secrets within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). This webinar aimed to educate developers on best practices for handling sensitive information, addressing common pitfalls, and highlighting effective tools for maintaining security throughout the development process.
Presentation on DevOps Secrets Management Challenges
Mackenzie Jackson presented on the challenges associated with securely managing and distributing secrets in DevOps environments. The presentation covered key issues faced by development teams, potential risks, and strategies to mitigate these risks, enhancing overall security in DevOps practices.
Discussion on Secrets Sprawl and Developer Security
Mackenzie Jackson led a discussion on the state of secrets sprawl and its implications for developer security. This discussion explored the proliferation of secrets across various systems and applications, the security vulnerabilities it creates, and methods to prevent and address secrets sprawl efficiently.
Talk on Software Supply Chain Security at BalCCon2k23
At BalCCon2k23, Mackenzie Jackson gave a talk on software supply chain security. The presentation focused on the importance of securing the software supply chain, identifying potential vulnerabilities, and implementing robust security measures to protect software integrity from development to deployment.
Exposed Credentials in Source Code at Hacktivity Budapest
Mackenzie Jackson unraveled the mystery of exposed credentials in source code during a session at Hacktivity Budapest. This talk highlighted the risks associated with exposed credentials, demonstrated common scenarios where credentials might be unintentionally revealed, and provided practical solutions for preventing such exposures to enhance security.
Webinar on HasMySecretLeaked Integration for Secrets Security
Mackenzie Jackson hosted a webinar on the transformative integration of HasMySecretLeaked for secrets security. The session discussed how this tool can be integrated into existing security infrastructures, the benefits of its usage, and its role in safeguarding sensitive information by detecting and responding to potential leaks promptly.