Breaking Barriers: The Art of Gamified Security Training

This conference talk by Joseph Kalatsioudes at Devoxx Greece 2025 explores how gamification can transform security training from a tedious obligation into an engaging experience. Discover the success story behind gh.io/secure-code-game, an open-source security training game on GitHub Skills that attracted over 5,000 developers in its first year. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how gamified learning can revolutionize security training approaches, with practical strategies you can implement. Learn from a compelling case study of a tech startup where developers who participated in the game demonstrated increased ownership of code security, better communication with security teams, and greater enthusiasm for additional security training. Gain actionable insights to make security education more effective and enjoyable in your organization.