About the Author

Ben is a Security Consultant at Kondukto, where he helps organizations implement DevSecOps practices to enable secure, continuous delivery through proven posture management strategies. With more than eight years in DevOps and information security, and over 20 years as a software developer, Ben brings deep expertise in infrastructure as code (IaC), web application security, and test automation. In addition to his professional work, Ben is an active mentor and educator in cybersecurity, volunteering with the Allegany County Public School’s P-TECH program and 4-H youth programs. In 2019, he was recognized as one of the ‘50 Influential DevSecOps Professionals’ by the Peerlyst Community.