<p>In this episode of the Future of Application Security, Harshil speaks with <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevelukose/'>Steve Lukose</a>, Vice President of Security at <a href='https://www.clari.com/'>Clari</a>, about how security is becoming a business enabler rather than just an organization. </p> <p>Steve explains why SLAs will become one of the benchmarks for security experts to use, but that it won’t necessarily be for all aspects of security. Still, they’ll be a great tool to help security organizations plan ahead for their next steps. </p> <p>They also discuss the importance of cross functional collaboration, why your team should build relationships outside of the group, and how regulatory bodies are driving change. </p> <p>Topics discussed:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">The importance of building relationships within your team and outside of it.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Why SLAs will become a benchmark for security leaders to use for planning their next business steps.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">How security leaders can work with their teams, partners such as engineers, and stakeholders to make sure they stay on track and keep focus.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">How product managers can help facilitate projects by understanding what each stakeholder needs.</li> <li>How security transcends barriers by becoming a business enabler, shifting from a restrictive function to one that supports and enhances organizational objectives and growth.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The importance of cross functional collaboration.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">How scrutiny from regulatory bodies such as the SEC is driving change.</li> </ul>