Vibe Coding? Meet Vibe Security: What You Need to Know!

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Explore the fascinating world of vibe coding and its implications for cybersecurity, featuring insights from Wiz co-founder Ami Luttwak on the latest episode of the Equity podcast!

🚀 Vibe Coding? Meet Vibe Security

As AI evolves at breakneck speed, so too do the threats that come with it. Vibe coding and AI agents are reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, exposing new vulnerabilities every day! 🕵️‍♂️ Wanna know how to protect your startup from these emerging threats?

💡 A Chat with Wiz Co-founder Ami Luttwak

In the latest episode of the Equity podcast, hosts Theresa Loconsolo and Rebecca Bellan sat down with Ami Luttwak, the co-founder and chief technologist at Wiz. They delved into how vibe coding can possibly make applications less secure and explored actionable steps startups can take to safeguard themselves in this rapidly changing environment.

🎧 Listen, Learn, and Protect Yourself!

Don’t miss the engaging conversation covering:

  • Why are recent attacks showing how prevalent AI security threats are today?
  • How does vibe coding contribute to less secure applications? What can developers do about it?
  • Why should even a five-person AI startup have a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) from day one?
  • How can AI startups access customer data while maintaining security?
  • Where does Luttwak see the biggest opportunities for innovative solutions in the cybersecurity realm?

🌟 Why This Matters

With Google acquiring Wiz for a whopping $32 billion in its largest-ever purchase, the message is clear—cybersecurity is more critical than ever. As startups grapple with these new vulnerabilities, they must adapt quickly. Fear not, friend! Learning how AI can impact security is essential for anyone in the tech industry, especially if you're involved in developing applications or managing cybersecurity.

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Source: TechCrunch