Today, I’m joined by Curtis Koenig, a seasoned application security leader managing AppSec programs for global brands. At Gen Inc., he secures all products through CI/CD integration, secure coding, and a bug bounty program. Previously, at Booking.com and Snap Inc., he scaled security operations, enhanced authentication systems, and streamlined compliance processes. With expertise in secure development and threat modeling, Curtis is a recognized authority in enterprise application security.In this episode, we explore how insights from neuroscience align with the decisions developers and security professionals make about securing applications. We also discuss how storytelling through metrics can reduce panic, drive software quality, and foster stronger team dynamics.If you’re looking to learn how an experienced AppSec leader ensures his team’s success through psychology, this episode is for you.Dive right in! Connect with Curtis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtisko/Connect with Alexandra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-charikova/This podcast is brought to you byEscape: https://escape.tech — Modern DAST built to test for business logic MentionedIntent based leadership | David Marquet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzynH2BmoJMThe Tangled Web: A Guide to Securing Modern Web Applications https://www.amazon.fr/Tangled-Web-Securing-Modern-Applications/dp/1593273886Writing Secure Code, Second Edition by Michael Howard, David LeBlanc https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Secure-Second-Developer-Practices/dp/0735617228Crucial Confrontations: Tools for Resolving Broken Promises, Violated Expectations, and Bad Behavior: https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Confrontations-Resolving-Promises-Expectations/dp/0071446524“Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius: https://www.amazon.com/Meditations-Marcus-Aurelius/dp/1503280462