Script & Style Show: Episode 15: CSP with Scott Helme

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In this episode:  Todd dials in from a poppin' KCDC while David dials in with a massive headache.  Scott Helme dials in from lovely Manchester to discuss web security, specifically the criminally underused CSP API.  Join us to learn what CSP is, why it's important, how it works, and other ways to improve the security of your websites!

Be sure to join us next week! We record every Thursday starting at 12pm PT!

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