Track: Runway
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How Attackers Think: Threat Modeling for WordPress Sites
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We dive into securing WordPress websites by thinking like hackers to better your WordPress site. This session will introduce threat modeling, one of the available approaches that is used by cybersecurity professionals to identify, assess, and mitigate risks before attackers strike. Whether you’re a developer, designer, or website owner, you’ll walk away with practical insights…
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Building Bold Futures with WordPress in Unfamiliar Terrain
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Bold futures begin where comfort zones end. In regions where access, resources, or exposure to global tech communities may be limited, WordPress becomes more than just a platform—it becomes a gateway to opportunity, innovation, and connection. This session explores how individuals and communities in underrepresented or less digitally connected areas are using WordPress to build…
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Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion in Tech Communities in Uganda
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In this talk, I’ll explore how tech communities in Uganda can become more inclusive by creating spaces where everyone—regardless of gender, background, or region—feels seen, supported, and empowered to participate. Drawing from my experience co-organizing the WordPress Jinja and GDG Cloud Jinja and Web3 communities, I’ll share practical strategies for inclusive event planning, mentorship programs,…
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Securing Web Applications
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The different attacks targeted at web applications and their degree in causing damages and losses to organisations and the web developers. Attacks like Cross Site Scripting (XSS), DNS Spoofing, SQL Injection, Broken Authentication, Session Hijacking among others. Vast measures taken to counter combat these attacks like sanitizing input fields, applying MFA, use of APIs to…
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Beyond Code: Why Communication Determines Success in Tech
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I’ve had the opportunity to work on many projects involving data processing, web development, SEO optimization, and scientific software design. Through those experiences—across industries and continents—I’ve learned one truth that applies everywhere: even the best software developer in the world is limited by their ability to communicate. In fact, one of the biggest challenges I’ve…