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With nearly 30 years in the industry, my experience spans diverse roles, including analyst, architect, engineer, and marketer, with a focus on cybersecurity and systems engineering. I’ve implemented, operated, and secured applications in sectors such as human capital management, finance, telecommunications, healthcare, and utilities. I thrive on solving complex technical challenges and devising strategic solutions, and I find equal fulfillment in crafting compelling narratives that resonate emotionally. My passion lies in helping individuals and organizations secure modern application designs that integrate varied infrastructure, APIs, and AI services.

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What Is Web App and API Protection (WAAP)?

Discover how Harness Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) unifies web app and API security, testing, and runtime protection. Protect your apps, start today!

What Is Web App and API Protection (WAAP)?

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API Security Testing Just Got Easier & Smarter

Harness API Testing enhancements simplify setup with improved validations and workflows. Validate API reachability upfront to ensure smarter execution and reduce wasted resources.

API Security Testing Just Got Easier & Smarter

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Unlocking Security Potential for AI: Introducing the Harness WAAP MCP Server

Harness WAAP MCP Server bridges security data and AI workflows using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Get real-time insights via natural language prompts to power custom AI workflows and executive reporting.

Unlocking Security Potential for AI: Introducing the Harness WAAP MCP Server

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The McKinsey Incident Is a Warning Shot for AI-Native Design

An AI agent compromised McKinsey's GenAI platform, Lilli, in 2 hours via application, API, and AI-layer flaws. The incident is a warning about unified application runtime security.

The McKinsey Incident Is a Warning Shot for AI-Native Design
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Technical

What Is Web App and API Protection (WAAP)?

Discover how Harness Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) unifies web app and API security, testing, and runtime protection. Protect your apps, start today!

What Is Web App and API Protection (WAAP)?

Technical

API Security Testing Just Got Easier & Smarter

Harness API Testing enhancements simplify setup with improved validations and workflows. Validate API reachability upfront to ensure smarter execution and reduce wasted resources.

API Security Testing Just Got Easier & Smarter

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Eliminate Manual Authentication Configuration for Fast & Effective API Security Scanning

Generate API authentication configs instantly with AI. Eliminate setup friction, improve scan success, and accelerate dynamic application security testing.

Eliminate Manual Authentication Configuration for Fast & Effective API Security Scanning

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Unlocking Security Potential for AI: Introducing the Harness WAAP MCP Server

Harness WAAP MCP Server bridges security data and AI workflows using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Get real-time insights via natural language prompts to power custom AI workflows and executive reporting.

Unlocking Security Potential for AI: Introducing the Harness WAAP MCP Server

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Authentication vs Authorization: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

Learn the difference between authentication vs authorization, why both matter for app security, and how to protect modern APIs and microservices.

Authentication vs Authorization: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

Technical

The McKinsey Incident Is a Warning Shot for AI-Native Design

An AI agent compromised McKinsey's GenAI platform, Lilli, in 2 hours via application, API, and AI-layer flaws. The incident is a warning about unified application runtime security.

The McKinsey Incident Is a Warning Shot for AI-Native Design

Technical

Threat Visualization That Maps Bot Attacks Instantly

Radar, a new threat visualization engine for Harness Bot & Abuse Protection, instantly maps complex attack sequences and speeds up incident response.

Threat Visualization That Maps Bot Attacks Instantly

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A 5-Step API Testing Methodology for Securing DevSecOps Pipelines

In this blog, we’ll share our approach as a useful reference for other software companies to consider as they prioritize API security testing.

A 5-Step API Testing Methodology for Securing DevSecOps Pipelines
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