Alex Zenla

Presenters Marina Moore Alex Zenla Source OpenSource SecurityCon 2026 The Unseen Dangers in Open Source: A Deep Dive into a Critical Tar Bug 🐛💻 Hey tech enthusiasts! 👋 Ever wonder what lurks beneath the surface of the open-source software you use every day? Today, we’re diving deep into a fascinating, albeit slightly terrifying, bug that Marina Moore (Head of Research at Ada) and Alex Zenla (CTO of Ada) stumbled upon. This isn’t just about a single bug; it’s a journey into the intricate world of software supply chain security, the complexities of open-source ecosystems, and the often-overlooked responsibilities of project maintainers. 🚀 ...

Presenters Alex Zenla John Morello Source OpenSource SecurityCon NA 2025 Embracing the Future: Making Container Security Effortless and Effective 🚀 Remember the days when containers and Kubernetes felt like cutting-edge wizardry? Well, that era has rapidly transformed into our everyday reality. What was once revolutionary is now commonplace, yet the quest for truly secure containerized environments is far from over. This session dives deep into the fascinating evolution of container security, exploring the bumps we’ve hit and charting a course toward solutions that are not just powerful, but genuinely usable. ...

Presenters Adrian Mouat Cat Morris Gaurav Saxena Marcus Eagan Alex Zenla Source OpenSource SecurityCon NA 2025 Balancing the Scales: Developer Freedom vs. Security in the Age of Rapid Innovation 🚀 In today’s fast-paced tech world, the buzz around rapid innovation, especially with technologies like containers, is palpable. Developers are empowered to move at lightning speed, achieving feats previously unimaginable. But with this incredible agility comes a perennial challenge: how do we keep our systems secure without stifling that crucial developer freedom? This is the central question that sparked a fascinating discussion at a recent tech conference, and it’s one that resonates deeply with every engineering team out there. ...