From bottlenecks to developer-led security:

Rebuilding security champion programs with AI

June 30, 2026, 11 AM EST
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June 30, 2026, 11 AM EST
Online

Security champion programs were created to bridge the gap between security and engineering, empowering developers to identify and address security concerns earlier. Yet many organizations struggle to scale their programs due to competing priorities, limited resources, and the operational burden placed on both developers and security teams.


In this session, we'll explore why security champion programs emerged, where they succeed, why they often stall, and how AI is helping organizations automate repetitive security workflows and improve developer engagement.

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Speakers

James Berthoty

James Berthoty

Founder and Analyst at Latio
James Berthoty, Founder and Analyst at Latio, built the only analyst firm that independently tests products prior to reviews. Leveraging over a decade of security experience, James helps practitioners and security leaders make confident, informed tool-buying decisions by providing clear, accurate, and experience-backed guidance.
Alon Kollmann

Alon Kollmann

CEO and Co-Founder at Clover Security
Combining deep technical expertise with results-driven business leadership, Alon is a seasoned technology leader with over 15 years of experience. Prior to Clover, Alon played strategic roles in leading security startups such as Dazz (acq. by Wiz) and Hysolate. He’s also an ex-Microsoft/Google engineer and holds an MBA from INSEAD and a BSc (Summa Cum Laude) in Computer Science & Electrical Engineering from Tel-Aviv University.