EP 58 — Asana’s Felix Matenaar on Building Resilient Security Practices for the Future

In this episode of the Future of Application Security podcast, Harshil interviews Felix Matenaar, Head of Product Security at Asana. Felix shares insights into his journey from Germany to Silicon Valley, where he transitioned from mobile security to leading Asana's product security efforts.

The conversation highlights Felix's experience in creating security frameworks that eliminate vulnerabilities by building secure product lifecycles and ensuring alignment with business objectives. His approach integrates rigorous security measures directly into the development process, reflecting Asana's commitment to robust, proactive security.

Topics Discussed:

• Felix discusses his transition from software engineering to product security and his strategic move from Google to Asana.
• Strategies for integrating security seamlessly into product development to enhance safety without compromising functionality.
• How effective security practices can accelerate business processes and foster trust with users.
• The importance of collaboration across different organizational functions to ensure comprehensive security coverage.
• The role of leadership in fostering a security-centric culture within tech companies.
• Insights into upcoming challenges and innovations in the field of application security.