BSides Toronto 2025

Aditya Dev

Who am I?

I'm a Security Engineer at a global digital privacy company, where I’ve spent the last few years building security programs from the ground up.

What do I do?

I’ve been in software and security since 2017, and I specialize in transforming chaos into scalable, privacy-respecting operations.

What do I care about?

I care about security that doesn’t get in the way, privacy that isn’t just checking boxes, and systems that survive audits without making anyone miserable.

Why am I speaking?

Because I wish someone had told me earlier that it’s possible to start with security without getting intimidated or to continue on this path without burning out. Or burning bridges.


Session

10-04
13:00
25min
Bootstrapping Security in the Wild: A Ground-Up Guide for Remote-First Teams
Aditya Dev

“Welcome to the company! We are excited to have you join our team!
You are our first security hire! We do not have a formal Security or IT team.
So let us know if you need anything.”

Where do you begin?

ENG 103