As app developers, defending our digital assets goes far beyond firewalls and passwords. With scrapers, phishers, and content thieves at every turn, creative defenses are often our best tool. Whether it’s trying to sell 10 Downing Street or spotting the Eiffel Tower in Dublin, this talk will explore inventive techniques to outsmart threats in real-world scenarios.
We'll share stories from the trenches and discuss technical strategies to stay one step ahead of competitors and bad actors alike. As with all good stories, plenty of mistakes were made along the way! You’ll leave with actionable tactics to protect your assets, outwit your competition, and stay ahead in this ever-evolving landscape.
About this talk
This talk was delivered at CyberwiseCon/DevDays Europe in Vilnius, May 2025. It's a light-hearted look at a number of digital protection anecdotes, and the strategies we can use to fight back.