Katie Paxton-Fear
Security Advocate , Semgrep
Dr Katie Paxton-Fear is a security expert and a Security Advocate at Semgrep, in her words: she used to make applications and now she breaks them. A former API developer turned API hacker. She has found vulnerabilities in organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to Verizon, with simple API vulnerabilities. Katie regularly delivers security training and security research to some of the largest brands worldwide. She combines easy-to-understand explanations with key technical details that turn security into something everyone can get.
PRESENTATION
Mar 24, 2026