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Laura Bell Main
@ladynerd.bsky.social
CEO at SafeStack | coauthor of Agile Application Security and Security for Everyone | Host of Build Amazing Things (securely) | #appsec nerd | mom
Every week, someone comes at me with some hustle culture nonsense about how I must work 24/7 and from anywhere..... sure.... obviously.... 😂
July 23, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Four months ago, this was a garden potting shed....

Now it's my dream office and recording studio, and the most peaceful space I've ever worked from.

As a founder, it's crucial that I have space to focus, but as a carer, I can't be far from home. This is the perfect compromise.
July 20, 2025 at 10:36 PM
🤯 😢 It's 2025, and yet, in the age when AI is making all software and security jobs redundant...

We are still collecting payment information like this???

Much work is needed to secure our software experiences for our organizations and end users.
April 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM
👀 sneak peak to whats coming very soon from @safestack 👀

Any of you want an easy way to build and mature an OWASP SAMM or NIST SSDF application security program?

DM me for early access and special pricing for early adopters.

This is going to be epic 😍

#owasp #appsec #infosec #productlaunch #ss
February 10, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Hey #software leaders - I see you, spinning so many things at once.

Watch this space in Feb for a @SafeStack announcement that could make your #appsec life a lot easier.
January 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The four hardest things about being a startup CEO right now ;)
#founderlife #startup #buildinpublic
January 8, 2025 at 4:28 AM
My banned phase for 2025: "it depends" Let's make this year of making appsec easy and making small steps forward and stop hiding behind uncertainty and "what if"

#appsec #owasp
January 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM
For the second time this year, I find myself impacted by health issues on a trip.

This time, COVID knocked me flat in less than 24 hours and has torn this trip asunder.

I am devastated but also grateful to be able to isolate and focus on recovery. I will be returning to NZ as soon as safe to do so
October 21, 2024 at 8:45 PM
For the second time this year, I find myself impacted by health issues on a trip.

This time, COVID knocked me flat in less than 24 hours and has torn this trip asunder.

I am devastated but also grateful to be able to isolate and focus on recovery. I will be returning to NZ as soon as safe to do so
October 21, 2024 at 8:35 PM
The fabulous Denise Jacob’s keynoting NDC Porto

Wise words about how to reflect and adapt to what’s happening in the professional world right now
October 18, 2024 at 8:09 AM
Great turnout for day one here at #ndcporto

Come say hi at the SafeStack booth where I’m doing an AMA! Bring all your #appsec questions

You can even grab stickers or have us plant a tree on your behalf
October 16, 2024 at 8:01 AM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #55,038!

Wow I had no idea I was so early.
September 17, 2024 at 9:25 PM
I don’t have a dog of my own so I send you my favourite dog and many hugs from afar
September 12, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Great talk by James Cooper here @owasp nz.

Coherently and clearly explaining SLSA and how to get started with it in your CI.
September 5, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Getting settled for the opening keynote here @owasp.org New Zealand

Come say hi if you see me around. Look for the D&D converse and come grab some SafeStack stickers
September 4, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Omg I’m in Auckland for OWASP NZ!

The locals seem friendly
September 4, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Digging out the old nintendos and seeing if they can be resurrected

I have some old school games to play
October 23, 2023 at 3:54 AM
Timeline cleanse Marie Kondo style.

The girls and I are delighted to embark on the ‘play every game we own’ mission now we can find them all again
October 22, 2023 at 9:19 PM
Beautiful Menace

Spring is definitely in its prime. It’s a shame that all of these are invasive pests
October 14, 2023 at 8:26 PM
This account is basically just food and macro photography at the weekend.

Sorry not sorry
October 14, 2023 at 5:19 AM
Why hello sexy!
October 13, 2023 at 5:34 AM
Wellness day is the best day.

Experiments in air fryer dehydration and Star Trek

I am winning at today.

💜💜💜😻👑
October 13, 2023 at 1:10 AM
And just like that my epic @safestack USA adventure draws to a close with a 3 hour workshop here at QCon San Francisco
Great to meet so many folks building amazing software.
Dont be shy, stay in touch
October 6, 2023 at 9:42 PM
Gorgeous morning in san Francisco
September 30, 2023 at 4:29 PM
This is fine. Of course I know how to use this 😂
September 30, 2023 at 2:36 PM