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Sam Quakenbush Senior Director - Field Innovation & Strategy

Sam Quakenbush has spent the past 10 years working for cybersecurity companies covering various domains - application security, cloud security, software development, and consulting. He is currently the Senior Director - Field Innovation & Strategy at Mend.io. He is known for advising enterprise customers on how to implement a Secure Software Development Lifecycle using industry-leading application security solutions and best practices.
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Quality vs. Quantity: How to Get the Most Out of SAST

Sam Quakenbush Feb 1, 2024
SAST

Learn how to make the most out of Static Application Security Testing (SAST) without overwhelming developers.

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Six More Top Tips For Holistic AppSec and Software Supply Chain Security

Sam Quakenbush Dec 12, 2023
SBOM

Learn how to strengthen your security posture with holistic approaches to application security and software supply chain security.

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Six Top Tips For Holistic AppSec and Software Supply Chain Security

Sam Quakenbush Dec 8, 2023
SBOM

Discover six top tips for holistic application security and software supply chain security for long-term success.

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How Software Supply Chain Security Regulation Will Develop, and What Will It Look Like?

Sam Quakenbush Sep 12, 2023
Software Supply Chain

Discover how software supply chain security regulations are evolving and what they mean for businesses.

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Why Legal Regulation Shifts Responsibility for Software Supply Chain Security to Vendors

Sam Quakenbush Sep 7, 2023
Software Supply Chain

Discover why legal regulations are shifting responsibility for software supply chain security to vendors.

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What You Should Know About Open Source License Compliance

Sam Quakenbush May 18, 2023
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Learn about open source license compliance for M&A activity, the risks of copyleft licenses like GPL, and how to ensure compliance with SCA.

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