Jim Manico

Jim Manico is a leader in the security community. He’s a consultant to Fortune 500 companies, actively sought after as one of the leading instructors in how to secure web application software. He founded Manicode Security to train software developers on secure coding and security engineering. He is also an investor/advisor for BitDiscovery, Nucleus Security, Secure Circle, CESPPA and Signal Sciences. Jim, a frequent speaker on secure software practices, is a member of the Java Champion community, and the author of 'Iron-Clad Java: Building Secure Web Applications' published by Oracle Press. Jim founded Infrared Security, sold to WhiteHat Security; and founded Brakeman Pro, sold to Synopsys. Jim volunteers at the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Foundation, serving as the project co-lead for the Application Security Verification Standard and the OWASP Proactive Controls amongst other projects. As a former OWASP Global Board Member, beginning in 2013, Jim helped drive the strategic vision for the organization.