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Nokod CTO at Black Hat 2025: Citizen Developer Security Risks


Nokod CTO at Black Hat 2025: Citizen Developer Security Risks
  • by: Business Wire
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  • July 31, 2025

Nokod Security’s CTO, Amichai Shulman, will deliver a session at Black Hat USA 2025 in Las Vegas, addressing the growing cybersecurity challenges posed by no-code platforms and citizen developer environments. His talk, titled “Of the Citizens, By the Citizens, For the Citizens: Security Risks in Citizen Developer Environments and How to Mitigate Them,” will highlight vulnerabilities in democratized application development and offer practical solutions for enterprises.

Quick Intel

  • Amichai Shulman to speak at Black Hat USA 2025 on no-code platform security.

  • Session focuses on risks in citizen developer environments and mitigation strategies.

  • No-code tools like Power Platform expand enterprise attack surfaces.

  • Live demos will showcase real-world threats to democratized app development.

  • Nokod Security to demonstrate its platform at Booth #6223.

  • Talk scheduled for August 6, 2025, at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.

Rising Threats in Citizen Development

Citizen development, driven by no-code platforms like Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot Studio, empowers business users to create applications and automations without traditional IT oversight. While this democratizes software development, it significantly expands the enterprise attack surface. Amichai Shulman, a globally recognized cybersecurity expert, will outline how these tools introduce vulnerabilities that are often overlooked.

AI-Powered No-Code Risks

AI-driven no-code tools amplify security challenges by enabling rapid app creation with minimal technical expertise. Shulman will explain how these platforms increase exposure to cyber threats, including data breaches and unauthorized access. His session will include real-world examples of attack techniques targeting citizen-developed apps, highlighting the urgency for robust security measures.

Practical Framework for Mitigation

Shulman will present a comprehensive framework to secure no-code environments. This includes strategies for identifying vulnerabilities, implementing access controls, and monitoring citizen-developed applications. Live demonstrations will showcase emerging attack methods and practical mitigation techniques, equipping organizations with actionable insights to protect their systems.

Nokod Security’s Expertise

As an internationally recognized expert, Amichai Shulman brings extensive experience from his tenure as co-founder and CTO of Imperva, along with advisory roles at startups like Intsights and SkyFence. Nokod Security’s platform, showcased at Black Hat Booth #6223, is designed to address the unique security needs of no-code and citizen developer environments.

Nokod Security’s session at Black Hat USA 2025 offers a timely opportunity for enterprises to understand and address the security implications of citizen development. By combining expert insights, real-world examples, and actionable strategies, Shulman’s talk will empower organizations to safeguard their no-code ecosystems effectively.

 

About Nokod Security

Nokod Security is the security company for no-code development. The Nokod Security Platform protects enterprises from security risks introduced by no-code, RPA (robotic process automation) and AI Agent development created in a wide range of platforms, including Microsoft Power Platform, UiPath, ServiceNow, Salesforce, and more. The company’s management team were founders of Imperva and SecuredTouch (now Ping Identity). Nokod has received investments from Acrew Capital, Meron Capital, and Flint Capital. 

  • CybersecurityNo Code SecurityCitizen DevelopmentBlack Hat2025App Sec
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