Ep.12

<h1>Ep 12: Marco the Cybersecurity Specialist — Security at the Heart of Putti</h1>
In a world where data breaches make headlines and cyber threats grow more sophisticated by the day, having a dedicated security expert isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. Episode 12 of the Putti webtoon tells the story of Marco Brondani, Putti’s Chief Security Officer, and how his journey from developer to cybersecurity specialist shaped the way Putti builds secure digital products for every client.

Marco’s story is one of continuous learning, deep curiosity, and a genuine passion for protecting people’s data. It traces his evolution from software development into the specialist world of application security — penetration testing, secure coding practices, threat modelling, and compliance. His expertise has become one of Putti’s most important differentiators, embedded into the development process from day one rather than bolted on at the end.

The episode also touches on the broader importance of cybersecurity in the New Zealand tech landscape. With increasing regulatory requirements and rising consumer expectations around data privacy, businesses that invest in security from the start are better positioned to build trust, avoid costly breaches, and meet compliance standards. Marco and the Putti team are at the forefront of that shift.
<h3>The Lesson: Security Is Not an Afterthought</h3>
Marco’s story reinforces one of Putti’s core development principles: security must be designed in from the beginning, not added later. By embedding security expertise into the team rather than treating it as an external check, Putti delivers solutions that clients and their customers can genuinely trust.
<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
<h3>Who is Marco Brondani?</h3>
Marco Brondani is Putti’s Chief Security Officer (CSO) and a cybersecurity specialist with deep expertise in application security, penetration testing, and secure software development. His background combines hands-on software engineering with specialist security training, making him uniquely positioned to embed security into the full development lifecycle.
<h3>Does Putti offer cybersecurity services in New Zealand?</h3>
Yes. Putti offers cybersecurity consulting and application security services, including security audits, penetration testing for web and mobile applications, and secure development consulting. These services are available to both existing Putti clients and organisations looking for an independent security review.
<h3>How does Putti ensure apps are secure?</h3>
Putti integrates security practices throughout the entire development process — from threat modelling and secure architecture design at the start, to code reviews and security testing before launch, to ongoing monitoring and vulnerability management post-deployment. Having a dedicated CSO in-house means security is never an afterthought.