The heise devSec 2025 conference will take place on September 30 and October 1. This year, the ninth edition of the conference on secure software development will be held in Regensburg. The theme remains “Secure Software Begins Before the First Line of Code.”
The heise devSec 2025 is aimed at IT professionals who focus on security and face related challenges. The conference attracts software developers, architects, project managers, team leaders, and security and quality officers.
Security in All Phases of Software Development
The organizers, including iX, heise Security, and dpunkt.verlag, are seeking proposals for talks and workshops until April 11. Topics of interest include:
Design and Secure Architectures
AI in Software Development
Security by Design, Security Engineering
Supply Chain Security
Secure Free and Open-Source Software and Its Development
Correct Use of Cryptography
Compliance-Oriented Development for German and International Markets
DevSecOps
Secure Software and Privacy-Compliant Implementation
Experience reports are particularly welcome. The program will be published in mid-May. Until then, early birds can purchase tickets for the autumn conference at a special “Blind-Bird” rate of 1049 euros.
Online Conference in April on AI and Security
On April 8, there will be an additional special day focused on “AI and Security.” This online event will address attack vectors on AI applications, tools, and infrastructure. It will provide practical insights on how software developers and architects can protect themselves.
The program includes the following talks:
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Security in the Tension Field of AI and Dev
Threats, Laws, and Defenses: A Practical Guide to AI Security
Hands-on LLM-Security: Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures
Secure Infrastructure for AI Applications: A Practical Checklist
Strengths and Weaknesses of AI-Supported Secure Software Development
The Code of Others – Legal Aspects of AI-Supported Software Development
Tickets for the online conference are available at an early bird price of 249 euros (plus VAT) until March 17. Teams of three or more automatically receive a group discount in the ticket shop.
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