The time has come for developers to take responsibility of their application security, as there are many resources and tools available to guide them. The Secure Developer podcast, hosted by Snyk's CEO Guy Podjarny, features interviews with top thought leaders in the industry, including Adam Jacob, Francois Raynaud, and James Governor, who share insights on empowering developers to handle security effectively. Key takeaways include prioritizing secure development, building tools for security automation, and empowering developers through transparency and exception alerts. By adopting these practices, organizations can ensure their engineers are equipped to identify and address vulnerabilities, leading to a more secure development process.