Security & Developer Experience: Can We Have Both? • Abby Bangser, Adrian Mouat & Holly Cummins

Presenters Abby Bangser Adrian Mouat Holly Cummins Source GOTO podcast Security vs. Developer Experience: Finding the Balance 🛡️🚀 In the world of software development, we often treat Security and Developer Experience (DevEx) as natural enemies. One wants to lock everything down, while the other wants the freedom to move fast. But is this friction inevitable, or are we just doing it wrong? We sat down with Abby Bangser, Adrian Mouat, and Holly Cummins at a recent GoTo conference to unpack this tension, explore the “fear-based” culture of security, and discuss how platform engineering might finally bridge the gap. ...

March 10, 2026 · 4 min