A humor-focused podcast between two best friends recounting entertaining stories and ideas from working in call centers to off-beat talks about how not to fix a car engine.
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Security Boulevard Podcasts
Security Boulevard Chats is the companion podcast to SecurityBoulevard.com. Hosted by long time cyber insiders, Techstrong CEO Alan Shimel and Techstrong CTO and GM Mitch Ashley discuss cyber-related topics making tomorrows headlines.
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Security Boulevard is the destination for the security community to stay up on the latest news, discussion and analysis. Home of the Security Bloggers Network, Security Boulevard has more security related content than anywhere else on the web.
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"DevOps Chats" by Techstrong Group, the force behind industry-leading platforms like DevOps.com, Cloud Native Now, Security Boulevard, Techstrong.ai, DigitalCxO, and Techstrong.TV, is your premier destination for all things DevOps. Hosted by industry veterans Alan Shimel and Mitchell Ashley, this podcast series delves deep into the world of DevOps, bringing you the latest trends, innovative strategies, and insightful discussions that matter. Each episode of "DevOps Chat" is a journey through ...
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DevOps Chats is brought you by Techstrong, the people behind DevOps.com, Security Boulevard, Cloud Native Now, DigitalCxO, Techstrong.ai and Techstrong.tv. Featuring Techstrong CEO/Founder Alan Shimel, and Mitch Ashley, Techstrong CTO and GM Techstrong Research talking with leading lights of the industry about all things DevOps.
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#022 Vertigo While Using the Bathroom is HARD
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July 4th vacation discussions, charelston woes, and vertigo while going number 1 is not easy! Donations: https://streamelements.com/backonboulevard/tip TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@back.on.boulevard?lang=en Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BackonBoulevard X x.com/backboulevard?s=11 Patreon patreon.com/BackonBoulevard Memecoin https://t.co/pZyskmy…
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The guys are back! We talk about sad people at Universals new Mario World, 400 pounds gorillas, and Astro Vans being destroyed. Donations: https://streamelements.com/backonboulevard/tip TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@back.on.boulevard?lang=en Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BackonBoulevard X x.com/backboulevard?s=11 Patreon patreon.com/BackonBoule…
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#020 NYC Trip - Robberies, Korean Gangs, and Airport Security
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The infamous NYC trip, airport bomb scares, triad gangs, and gas station robbery. All broken down on this special episode 20! Donations: https://streamelements.com/backonboulevard/tip TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@back.on.boulevard?lang=en Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BackonBoulevard X x.com/backboulevard?s=11 Patreon patreon.com/BackonBouleva…
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The guys just shoot the breeze and talk about work, vacations, and general life. We now have a tiktok live schedule 7pm EST Tuesday - Thursday - Sunday. Donations: https://streamelements.com/backonboulevard/tip TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@back.on.boulevard?lang=en Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BackonBoulevard X x.com/backboulevard?s=11 Patreo…
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Free pizza stepped on, AWOL national guard member, C# is a horrible existence, and Froot Loops at 9PM to start the day! Donations: https://streamelements.com/backonboulevard/tip TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@back.on.boulevard?lang=en Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BackonBoulevard X x.com/backboulevard?s=11 Patreon patreon.com/BackonBoulevard Mem…
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The guys discuss trivia night failures, a silly university, and the power of the Morman church running like a mob. Document forgery and white salamanders. Donations: https://streamelements.com/backonboulevard/tip TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@back.on.boulevard?lang=en Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BackonBoulevard X x.com/backboulevard?s=11 Patr…
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We discuss the Pope's Chrono Visor, and the secret Morman church. Dont forget about 100 Eddie Halls against a Silverback Gorilla! Donations: https://streamelements.com/backonboulevard/tip TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@back.on.boulevard?lang=en Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BackonBoulevard X x.com/backboulevard?s=11 Patreon patreon.com/BackonBou…
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#015 My Teacher Tied Up His Wife and Ran from the Police
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This is a special episode with our first guest Ben, he shares some great stories from school days with a kid who never does homework, cant use stairs, drunken rampage at a navy base and much more! Donations: https://streamelements.com/backonboulevard/tip TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@back.on.boulevard?lang=en Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@Backo…
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The conclusion to part 1's podcast about all the things we hate, horrible drivers, presentations, and computer lab mental wards. Donations: https://streamelements.com/backonboulevard/tip TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@back.on.boulevard?lang=en Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BackonBoulevard X x.com/backboulevard?s=11 Patreon patreon.com/BackonBoul…
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AI Native Dev: Shaping the Future of AI-First Software Development - DevOps Chats Episode 12
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In this episode of DevOps Chats, Alan speaks with Patrick Debois, the man who coined the term DevOps to talk about his new passion AI NativeDev. Beyond giving it a name, Patrick has always been one of the leading lights of the community. After 12+ years in DevOps thought, Patrick’s enthusiasm was starting to wane. AI has reignited that and his crea…
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#013 Feral Mountain People and the Wendigo Monster
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The guys discuss disappearances in the Appalachian mountains, solve the mystery of the pyramids, and boil peanuts in the office cubicle. Bonus: Our science teacher solved the Lochness monster theory! Donations: https://streamelements.com/backonboulevard/tip TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@back.on.boulevard?lang=en Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@Ba…
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#012 Rotten Shoes and Teddy Bear T-Shirts
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The guys discuss a school trip to D.C. where idiots abound, rotten shoes, horrible pizza, and hotel room heists. Donations: https://streamelements.com/backonboulevard/tip TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@back.on.boulevard?lang=en Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BackonBoulevard X x.com/backboulevard?s=11 Patreon patreon.com/BackonBoulevard Memecoin h…
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The guys discuss a saga of things that piss them off including Fushigi balls, Kroger, the Shamwow!, and much more in this 3 part blowout! Donations: https://streamelements.com/backonboulevard/tip TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@back.on.boulevard?lang=en Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BackonBoulevard X x.com/backboulevard?s=11 Patreon patreon.com/B…
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#010 The Switch 2 is Sh*t! Guest Staring Miles the AI Bot LIVE
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In this Special LIVE Edition of the podcast, the guys talk with Miles the conversation AI about Nintendo, tech support scams, and other disasters with interesting responses from a rude snooty AI that we think is really a call center in India. Donations: https://streamelements.com/backonboulevard/tip TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@back.on.boulevard?…
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#009 Donald Duck Caught with Cigarettes
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The guys breakdown the crap that comes with theme parks, depressed employees, mentally ill people, and long wait times. Donations: https://streamelements.com/backonboulevard/tip TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@back.on.boulevard?lang=en Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BackonBoulevard X x.com/backboulevard?s=11 Patreon patreon.com/BackonBoulevard Mem…
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#008 How Bad Can Thanksgiving Relatives Get?
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The guys break down horrible, failing, depraved man likened to skinny P from breaking bad. The disastrous life of a man who belongs at the 24 hour Arby's. Donations: https://streamelements.com/backonboulevard/tip TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@back.on.boulevard?lang=en Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BackonBoulevard X x.com/backboulevard?s=11 Patr…
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#007 Inside the Mind of a Gambling Addict
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The guys breakdown what its like being absorbed with gambling, the life and various characters they came across in casinos across the country while never letting anything get in the way. No Gamble No Future! TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@back.on.boulevard?lang=en Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BackonBoulevard X x.com/backboulevard?s=11 Patreon p…
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#006 Apartment Floods and Cat Sh*t Sniffers
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The guys discuss the perils of apartment living and recount their memories in hell hole apartments. From climbing balconies, spilling cat poop, and electrical blowouts. TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@back.on.boulevard?lang=en Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BackonBoulevard X x.com/backboulevard?s=11 Patreon patreon.com/BackonBoulevard Memecoin htt…
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Tyler and Jonathan discuss the hell hole that emergency roadside customer service can be for one of the largest insurance companies in America. Impossible rescue attempts, 1000 calls on hold, and unbearable customer abuse. X: x.com/backboulevard?s=11 Patreon: patreon.com/BackonBoulevard Samsquanched Memecoin: https://t.co/pZyskmyD12 Amazon affiliat…
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Tyler discusses childhood trauma from attending youth group, where he faces the dangers of auto flush toilets, youth pastors, wilderness survival, and the final boss....Quasimoto the walrus. Notorious B.I.G. - Kick in the Door X: x.com/backboulevard?s=11 Patreon: patreon.com/BackonBoulevard Samsquanched Memecoin: https://t.co/pZyskmyD12 Amazon affi…
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DevOps Thrives and Software Supply Chain is the SBOM
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Mitch and Alan discuss what's required to take a holistic approach to software supply chain security and how DevOps has not only survived, but thrived as it's adapted over the years and helped for new XOps variations and platform engineering.By DevOps.com
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Platform Engineering Scales DevOps and the AI Dev Bubble
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After a brief podcast hiatus, Mitch and Alan discuss why it isn't a DevOps versus platform engineering debate. Rather, platform engineering helps scale DevOps, among PE's many, many benefits. They discuss the launch of platformengineering.com and its new podcast. They also delve into the debate about AI's impact on software development.…
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DOGE Security Breach, RSAC AI and Security, IT Unemployment - Security Boulevard Chat - EP 11
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Mitch and Alan discuss plans for the free RSAC AI and AppSec event (4/28) with leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS, Google, and Meta, the increase in IT unemployment, and if Musk's DOGE is the largest security breach of our government? https://www.techstrongevents.com/ai-and-security/save-a-seatBy Techstrong Group
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Tyler talks about the dangers of the casino and how he white knuckled it down a mountain after he got Crohn's disease from gambling addicts. Music: Alabama Shakes - Always Alright Notorious B.I.G. - Kick in the Door X: x.com/backboulevard?s=11 Patreon: patreon.com/BackonBoulevard Samsquanched Memecoin: https://tinyurl.com/wa8knd27…
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Jonathan details his most recent struggle with determinedly inefficient in-laws on a skiing vacation. Music: Alabama Shakes - Always Alright Notorious B.I.G. - Kick in the Door X: x.com/backboulevard?s=11 Patreon: patreon.com/BackonBoulevard Samsquanched Memecoin: https://tinyurl.com/wa8knd27By Jonathan and Tyler
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Tyler and Jonathan prompt ChatGPT for ways to escape the Congo in a broken down car with a coolant leak patched with flex seal, among other things. Music: Alabama Shakes - Always Alright Notorious B.I.G. - Kick in the Door X: x.com/backboulevard?s=11 Patreon: patreon.com/BackonBoulevard Samsquanched Memecoin: https://tinyurl.com/wa8knd27…
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In this episode of DevOps Chats, Alan Shimel and Mitch Ashley discuss the rapid integration of AI co-pilots in software tools, emphasizing the need for a unified AI interface to streamline user experience. They explore the evolving concept of DevSecOps, advocating for a holistic approach that includes both software development and underlying toolch…
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CrowdStrike Incident, Black Hat Insights, and QA in Software Updates - Security Boulevard Chats - EP10
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Mitch and Alan discuss a recent security incident involving CrowdStrike, highlighting the challenges of software updates and the implications for the broader industry. They reflect on their experiences attending the Black Hat conference and the evolving intersection of software development and security. They also share personal anecdotes and insigh…
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AI in DevOps: From Co-Pilots to Future Trends
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In this episode of DevOps Chats, Alan Shimel and Mitch Ashley discuss the rapid integration of AI co-pilots in software tools, emphasizing the need for a unified AI interface to streamline user experience. They explore the evolving concept of DevSecOps, advocating for a holistic approach that includes both software development and underlying toolch…
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Ubiquitous Data Collection and AI Startups - Security Boulevard Chats - EP9
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Mitchell and Alan talk about the ubiquitous collection of data including geolocation data by Apple, Google and other providers. The uses of this data can be relatively innocent for marketing purposes all the way to serious security issues of life and death. Alan & Mitch also talk about the current state of Cyber AI startups. Has the bloom come off …
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RSAC Interviews, DevSecOps and GenAI, Is Security Delivering The Goods - Security Boulevard Chats - EP8
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Mitch and Alan take a moment to catch their breath after a great week at RSAC, Broadcast Alley interviews and the DevSecOps and GenAI conference. They affirm that security is about community for them both. They also explore the emerging discussion of whether all this spending on security technologies is making us more secure or not. Links Reference…
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GPT-4o, Open Source Clashes With Benevolent Capitalism - DevOps Chats - EP8
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After being on the conference circuit for weeks, Alan and Mitch explore whether GPT-4o might show the way for new web and mobile experiences, the upheaval happening in open source and what happens when business models and financial interests force business licensing changes and move away from the spirit of open source.…
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GPT-4o, Open Source Clashes With Benevolent Capitalism
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After being on the conference circuit for weeks, Alan and Mitch explore whether GPT-4o might show the way for new web and mobile experiences, the upheaval happening in open source and what happens when business models and financial interests force business licensing changes and move away from the spirit of open source.…
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DevOps Platform Debate, Copilot Alternative and Did your AI lose its mind - EP7
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Alan and Mitch discuss several AI and DevOps topics, including the debate of whether DevOps failed us or if platform engineering is ignoring history; Tabnine is a Microsoft copilot alternative to generate code (https://devops.com/tabnine-extends-gen-ai-platform-for-writing-code-to-multiple-llms); and does your Gen AI get mentally stuck on one path …
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DevOps Platform Debate, Copilot Alternative and Did your AI lose its mind
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Alan and Mitch discuss several AI and DevOps topics, including the debate of whether DevOps failed us or if platform engineering is ignoring history; Tabnine is a Microsoft copilot alternative to generate code ; and does your Gen AI get mentally stuck on one path of thinking.Reference Links: Tabnine:https://devops.com/tabnine-extends-gen-ai-platfor…
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Security Creators Network, Software Supply Chain, CISA digs open source - Security Boulevard Chats - EP7
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Mitch and Alan discuss rebranding the Security Creators Network; CISA brings a new focus to open source and Alan's interview with OpenSSF governing board member Brian Fox (Sonatype) from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2024. References mentioned in this podcast: Security Creators Network: https://securityboulevard.com/2024/04/techstrong-group-annou…
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Self-Replicating AI Malware, GenAI LLM Firewalls and Passwordless for DevOps - Security Boulevard Chats - EP6
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Alan and Mitch discuss self-replicating AI malware, Cloudflare's announced firewall to protect generative AI LLMs and Alan's interview with Anna Pobletts, head of passwordless at 1Password, about how devs and DevOps teams can improve cybersecurity by eliminating passwords. https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/compromptmized-ai-worm-malware-richixb…
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Platform Engineering in 2024, CI/CD Frameworks and Securing Source to Production - EP6
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Alan and Mitch discuss whether platform engineering will be "the game changer" some predict will happen in 2024, the evolution of CI/CD frameworks (ArgoCD, Tekton), and Mitch's interview with Cole Kennedy, TestifySec CEO, about securing software from source to production. Links Referenced in Podcast: https://devops.com/platform-engineering-the-2024…
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Platform Engineering in 2024, CI/CD Frameworks and Securing Source to Production
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Alan and Mitch discuss whether platform engineering will be "the game changer" some predict will happen in 2024, the evolution of CI/CD frameworks (ArgoCD, Tekton), and Mitch's interview with Cole Kennedy, TestifySec CEO, about securing software from source to production.Links Referenced in Podcast:https://devops.com/platform-engineering-the-2024-g…
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No No-Shift, DevOps Jobs, AI Tests Your Code, DevOps End Goal
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Alan and Mitch debate whether AI can make "no shift" vs. shift left a viable future testing software in production, the "five great DevOps job opportunities" series on DevOps.com, TabNine generative AI testing platform now adds your code into the LLM to generate tests and whether DevOps should be open-ended or have an end goal.Links Referenced in P…
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No No-Shift, DevOps Jobs, AI Tests Your Code, DevOps End Goal - EP5
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Alan and Mitch debate whether AI can make "no shift" vs. shift left a viable future testing software in production, the "five great DevOps job opportunities" series on DevOps.com, TabNine generative AI testing platform now adds your code into the LLM to generate tests and whether DevOps should be open-ended or have an end goal. Links Referenced in …
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Labeled Fake, Bigger Security Bloggers Network, Ransomware Takedowns - Security Boulevard Chats - EP5
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Mitch and Alan discuss the State Department's intent to label fake content, expanding the Security Bloggers Network at RSAC 2024, and the government's focus on taking down LockBit and other large ransomware rings. Links Referenced in Podcast: https://securityboulevard.com/2024/02/us-russian-disinformation-richixbw/ https://securityboulevard.com/sec…
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How AI Changes Security and the Tackling Security Debt - Security Boulevard Chats - EP4
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In this episode of Security Boulevard Chats, hosts Mitch and Alan delve into AI's profound impact on cybersecurity and the dual-edged nature it presents for attackers and security professionals. The conversation takes a deeper dive into the murky waters of deep fakes and AI-generated misinformation. Alan sits down with Chris Eng, Chief Research Off…
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DevOps Past, Present, Future and Cloud Development Environments - EP4
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In this episode of DevOps Chats, Alan and Mitch dive deep into the heart of DevOps. After 12 years of DevOps evolution, we're asking the big question: How has our investment in DevOps paved the way for organizational success in the years to come? This segment promises a thought-provoking look at the achievements, challenges, and road ahead for DevO…
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DevOps Past, Present, Future and Cloud Development Environments
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In this episode of DevOps Chats, Alan and Mitch dive deep into the heart of DevOps. After 12 years of DevOps evolution, we're asking the big question: How has our investment in DevOps paved the way for organizational success in the years to come? This segment promises a thought-provoking look at the achievements, challenges, and road ahead for DevO…
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Modernizing DevOps Pipelines, Open Source and Supply Chain Security - DevOps Chats - EP3
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Mitch and Alan discuss Dagger's Solomon Hyke interview on modernizing DevOps pipelines the current realities of open source, the growth in software supply chain attacks and the value of doing smaller code reviews. Links Referenced in Podcast: https://devclass.com/2024/02/12/from-docker-to-dagger-solomon-hykes-on-modernisation-of-the-devops-pipeline…
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Modernizing DevOps Pipelines, Open Source and Supply Chain Security
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Mitch and Alan discuss Dagger's Solomon Hyke interview on modernizing DevOps pipelines the current realities of open source, the growth in software supply chain attacks and the value of doing smaller code reviews.Links Referenced in Podcast:https://devclass.com/2024/02/12/from-docker-to-dagger-solomon-hykes-on-modernisation-of-the-devops-pipeline/h…
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Large data breaches, Attack Surfaces and Security Marketing Guru - Security Boulevard Chats - EP3
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Alan and Mitch discuss data leaks and Bank of America' recent data loss and, Alan's interview with security marketing guru and colleague Jennifer Leggio, defending the expanding attack surface. Links referenced: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bank-of-america-warns-customers-of-data-breach-after-vendor-hack/ https://securityboulevard…
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DevOps, AI-Generated Code Quality and Platform Engineering - EP2
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From Boston, Alan and Mitch discuss their views on the state of the DevOps industry while on the road in 2024. They discuss several topics from DevOps.com, including Does Using AI Assistants Lead to Lower Code Quality?" by Bill Doerrfeld, who asks if we see code quality drop from the use of AI-assisted and generated code, "How to Get Platform Engin…
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Mitchell Ashley and Alan Shimel are once again hosting the Devops.com podcast. In this episode they discuss "the good news of DevOps". Gene Kim weighs in on why he changed the name of DOES. Also how Jenkins is still relevant if not dominant today and what we can expect to see there. Of course we had to discuss GenAI and DevOps, well because AI. Lin…
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