The Alchemy of Security: Crafting Secure Applications in Elixir - Matt Ludwigs | ElixirConf US

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The Alchemy of Security: Crafting Secure Applications in Elixir - Matt Ludwigs | ElixirConf US 2025

The Alchemy of Security: Crafting Secure Applications in Elixir - Matt Ludwigs | ElixirConf US 2025

This talk was recorded at ElixirConf US 2025. If you’re curious about our upcoming event, check https://elixirconf.com✨
As Elixir developers, we have the privilege of building cool, cutting-edge applications with Phoenix, LiveView, and more. But while we’re busy crafting these innovative solutions, there’s a constant, evolving threat—attackers who are always scheming to exploit vulnerabilities in the systems we build. They never stop, and neither should we.

In this talk, we’ll explore how to evolve alongside these threats, adopting proactive security measures to protect our users and our applications. I’ll cover general AppSec best practices and dive into Elixir-specific considerations, tools, and strategies that help us defend our apps in production. You’ll learn how to identify common security pitfalls, protect sensitive data, secure APIs, and much more. We’ll also look at the tools that help automate and strengthen your security posture.

If you’re an Elixir developer who wants to ensure the safety of your applications and users, this talk is for you. Let’s conspire to stay one step ahead of attackers and build resilient systems together.

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