Speaker
Description
As beginners, we often focus on making our apps work, but sometimes forget basic security steps, leaving our projects open to attacks. In this lightning talk, I’ll share some of the common mistakes I’ve seen in beginner Django apps and show simple ways to fix them. We’ll cover things like managing secrets safely, configuring settings correctly, controlling who can do what in your app, and basic steps to secure your server. By the end, you’ll see that keeping your app secure doesn’t have to be complicated hence small, intentional changes can make a big difference.
Justification
Many beginners build apps but often skip essential security steps, leaving projects vulnerable. This talk gives simple practical tips to secure Django apps such as managing secrets, configuring settings, and basic access control so attendees can apply them immediately. It helps the open-source community build safer and more professional applications from the start.
| Where are you based? | Mombasa, Kenya |
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| Submission type | Lightning talk |
| Technical level | beginner |