Johan Sydseter, OWASP
Most people will agree with you that AppSec is essential; it’s just that they forget what you were saying once they leave the room. The brain is amazing. It can let you learn to ride a bike, write poetry, learn a new programming language, or even fall in love, but if your brain is so amazing, why do your colleagues forget all the things you said about application security during your last meeting? In this session, we will discuss how you can utilize games to foster agency, empathy, community, spark imagination, and stimulate the brain.
When choosing a strategy for making your applications more secure, don’t choose reading materials, presentations with “talking heads,” or meetings as a medium for increasing awareness and knowledge about application security. Instead, focus on activities that can be repeated regularly that are both relevant and engaging to the work you are doing. When employees are authentically involved and curious about their learning, their heightened focus and emotional connection lead to better memory formation and the application of knowledge.
Numerous studies report that emotions have a significant impact on human cognitive processes. This underpins the reasoning behind why games can enhance learning over time, which is why having an extensive collection of games in your arsenal is beneficial when teaching others about application security.
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