Building a world-class security champions program
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Embedding Security Champions within development teams can effectively scale their security efforts in your organization. This decentralized method ensures consistent application of security practices across all projects and teams.
Snyk’s latest technical guide outlines 7 steps to establish a successful security champions program in your organization.
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