SaaS platforms today are integral to digital business models, yet the majority of breaches stem not from advanced cyberattacks, but from misconfigurations, over-permissioned access, and lack of secure defaults. This talk will explore a minimalist approach to SaaS security that focuses on building secure systems through simple, automated, and scalable defaults — without overengineering.
We will walk through real-world examples, including incidents that caused significant business damage, and how a single line of configuration or a basic security practice could have prevented them. This session is designed to empower technology leaders to embed security into the DNA of SaaS platforms — using lean processes, minimal tools, and smart defaults.
Participants will learn how to align People, Process, and Technology with secure-by-default principles, adopt automation across CI/CD pipelines, and prevent risk without sacrificing agility or cost. The core idea is: Minimal Fix, Maximum Impact — where smaller, smarter security investments lead to exponential risk reduction.
Key Takeaways:
• Learn how to build secure defaults into SaaS platforms from day one
• Explore real-world SaaS security failures and the minimal fixes that could’ve prevented them
• Understand how to align developers, security, and leadership around minimalism in security
• Get actionable frameworks and IaC examples to implement “secure by default” automation
• Reduce tool sprawl and focus on cost-effective security coverage