Best Shahid Sharif Podcasts (2025)

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What is RAG in AI? Complete Guide to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (2025) 14:21

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Discover how Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is revolutionizing artificial intelligence by combining external knowledge retrieval with AI generation. Unlike traditional AI models limited by training data, RAG systems access real-time information to deliver accurate, transparent, and up-to-date responses. Key Benefits: ✅ Enhanced accuracy with …

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Agentic AI vs Generative AI: What's the Difference and Why It Matters in 2025 11:51

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Ready to understand the biggest shift in AI since ChatGPT? In this episode, we break down the difference between AI that creates (generative) and AI that acts (agentic). What we cover: • Simple explanations using real-world analogies • Practical applications that will blow your mind • The tools building this future (LangChain, Auto-GPT, Lovable) • …

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AGI vs Generative AI: What's the Difference? (Complete 2025 Guide) 13:02

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🚀 Ever wondered what all the AI buzz is really about? AGI vs Generative AI might sound like tech gibberish, but they're actually pretty simple to understand once you know the basics. We've created a beginner-friendly guide that explains everything using everyday analogies (think master chef vs. specialized kitchen tools!). Whether you're a business…

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What is AI, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity:Explained in Simple Terms 7:00

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🚀 FINALLY UNDERSTAND AI: The Complete Beginner's Guide to ChatGPT, Claude & The Future Feeling overwhelmed by AI news? You're not alone! This comprehensive guide demystifies artificial intelligence for everyone. 📖 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • What ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini really are (and how they differ) • Why these aren't truly "intelligent" yet • How AI h…

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Solution Design Document Template: From Architecture Review to Implementation Success 9:10

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Why This Episode Matters:You've passed your Architecture Review Board. Budget approved. Team assembled. So why do so many projects still fail during implementation? Host Shahid Sharif reveals the critical gap most IT professionals miss: the bridge between High-Level Design (ARB approval) and Low-Level Design (actual implementation). What You'll Dis…

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The Strategic Value of Architecture Review Board (ARB) 12:46

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Discover why Architecture Review Boards (ARBs) are vital for financial institutions navigating digital transformation. Learn how ARBs drive strategic alignment, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce technical debt, and optimize costs while enabling innovation. This comprehensive guide outlines the value proposition of ARBs and provides implementatio…

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Bulletproof IT Changes: A Comprehensive Framework for Zero-Downtime Implementations 8:52

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Discover the complete framework for implementing IT changes without business disruption. This episode breaks down the three critical pillars of effective change management and provides step-by-step guidance for before, during, and after any technology change. Learn how to: • Build and maintain a robust Configuration Management Database • Implement …

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The Complete Guide to Business Resiliency: Protecting Your Workforce, IT Systems, and Bottom Line 10:47

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When disaster strikes, will your business survive—or thrive? Our latest podcast episode breaks down the critical components of business resiliency: How to calculate your potential financial losses during outages Strategies for maintaining workforce productivity during disruptions The real difference between IT availability and disaster recovery Wha…

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Structured Project Governance: The Critical Role of Methodology and Funding Gates 14:01

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In this podcast, I break down why having a structured approach to project delivery isn't bureaucratic overhead—it's essential for success. Learn: Why consistent methodology creates predictability in unpredictable environments How funding gates prevent project failure The psychology behind incremental funding Real examples of organizations saving mi…

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The Art of Task Management: Breaking Down the Impossible 6:16

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Ever notice how we instinctively focus on the most challenging parts of a new assignment? I call this the "doomsday scenario" response—when wedeclare defeat before even starting. Here's a better approach I've developed: 1️⃣ Break tasks into smaller chunks 2️⃣ Identify the "low-hanging fruit" you can complete quickly 3️⃣ Start with easiest tasks, no…

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IT Solution Delivery-The Traditional Approach 22:39

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Have you ever stepped back and reflected on how yourorganization approaches solution delivery? Throughout my 35-year career in IT, I've observed that while many organizations claim to follow structured delivery approaches, few implement them with the rigor needed to consistently achieve success. Today, I want to share the traditional gate-based app…

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The Role of a Project Management Organization in IT: Delivering Success Through Structure 11:32

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In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, IT projects have grown increasingly complex. From enterprise-wide software implementations to infrastructure overhauls and cybersecurity initiatives, IT teams are being asked to deliver more sophisticated solutions than ever before. At the heart of successful execution lies the Project Management…

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The Power of Process: Why Team Cohesion Trumps Individual Brilliance 8:15

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In today's fast-paced business environment, the allure of the maverick employee—the one who breaks the rules and delivers results through sheer talent—remains a persistent workplace myth. While individual brilliance certainly has its place, organizations increasingly recognize that sustainable success depends more on cohesive teams following establ…

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Due Diligence & Due Care: The Twin Pillars of Modern Cybersecurity Defense 9:15

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In 2023, the average cost of a data breach reached an all-time high of $4.45 million, a staggering 15% increase over the previous three years. More alarming still, organizations typically require 277 days—over nine months—to identify and contain a breach. During this window, sensitive data remains exposed, customer trust erodes, and financial losse…

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Thinkers vs. Doers: The Secret Formula for Building High-Performance Teams 10:17

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In today's fast-paced business environment, understanding the different types of individuals in your workforce isn't just helpful—it's essential for building balanced and effective teams. This article explores three key archetypes: the Thinker, the Doer, and the rare but valuable Thinker/Doer. By identifying and leveraging these distinct working st…

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The Power of Team Alignment 8:30

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In the landscape of organizational psychology and team performance, few concepts are as frequently mentioned yet as deeply misunderstood as "alignment." Often dismissed as corporate jargon, true team alignment is actually the invisible force behind every high-performing team. https://www.securityprivacyrisk.com…

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Clear Lines:Why Roles & Responsibilities Matter 9:10

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Hello internet and welcome to my podcast. I'm your host, Shahid Sharif, and today we're talking about something fundamental to every successful team, organization, and even relationship: roles and responsibilities. We've all been in situations where someone says, "I thought you were handling that," or "Nobody told me I was supposed to do that." The…

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Unlocking Your Inner Potential: A Guide to Building Lasting Self-Confidence 8:08

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Self-confidence is not just a trait some people are born with—it's a skill that can be developed and strengthened over time. This guide will help you understand the fundamental principles of building genuine self-confidence and creating a life of purpose and fulfillment. Remember that you are inherently valuable and capable of extraordinary growth.…

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Accountability & Ownership: Why are they important? 3:10

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Accountability and ownership are closely related concepts that are essential for personal and professional success. Accountability refers to being answerable for one's actions and their consequences. It involves taking responsibility for your own performance, both successes and failures. When you are accountable, you are committed to fulfilling you…

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Lightning, Plasma, Raiden, and State Channels 7:56

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Blockchains suffer from scaling issues. This is due to the fact that every transaction has to be propagated to all the nodes in the network and after propagation is complete the mining activity to create a block and provide a confirmation. In bitcoin blockchain a confirmation can take about ten minutes. When it comes to the security of a blockchain…

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Smart Cities, AI, Blockchain, and Hedera 22:38

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Today I will be talking about Hedera, Smart cities, Artificial Intelligence, and how blockchains are being proposed as a solution without really understanding the requirements.Show notes: https://www.securityprivacyrisk.com/smart-cities-ai-blockchain-hadera/#blockchain #hadera #machinelearning #artificialintelligence #ICO #smartcities #iot #interne…

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Brief Introduction To Self - Sovereign Identity 22:46

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In this brief introduction to self sovereign identity, we will talk about how we build identity systems to create trust. Trust was something that was local and useful for establishing trust in a single domain. The only issue with existing identity systems is that they are not trust worthy. Still there is no good way to prove that you are a certain …

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GDPR Impacts On Service Providers 14:32

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GDPR(General Data Protection Regulation) impacts on service providers seems to be a very popular topic. I have published two shows, one explains What is GDPR? and the other about Privacy By Design principles. The idea behind this series is to bring awareness about GDPR and this show focuses on service providers, as they seem to be very confused whe…

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SOC2 Audit Planning 18:07

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Guide on how to plan your very first SOC2 Audit.Show notes can be found here: https://www.securityprivacyrisk.com/soc2-audit-planning/By Security, Privacy, Risk, Crypto, & Fintech

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Blockchain Security Tools 16:22

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Two weeks ago the show was about Blockchain Security, this week I will be talking about various tools available for some blockchain platforms.Basic blockchain architecture as it pertains to block creation and consensus mechanisms is very sound. The algorithms used to accomplish the cryptographic functions might be questionable. Hence special consid…

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What Is A Stable Coin 12:36

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Although crypto currencies are all the rage these days, one of the issues they all share is the stability. Where fiat currencies vary by a few percentage, the variations for crypto currencies can be quite very large make them very unstable from monetary perspective. Just like the issue of privacy & fungibility is being addressed by privacy coins, s…

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Blockchain Security 19:33

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2017 was the year of blockchain, the crypto currencies craze took over the world like a storm. Is all that glitters really gold, or just a hype. Sharing my thoughts on the security aspects of blockchain and how to address them.Show notes can be found here: https://wp.me/p8fC61-B2By Security, Privacy, Risk, Crypto, & Fintech

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Privacy By Design 17:54

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What is Privacy by Design, and how to implement it in your environment.Show notes can be found here: https://wp.me/p8fC61-ATBy Security, Privacy, Risk, Crypto, & Fintech

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What is GDPR? 34:44

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Information about what GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is about and what to look out for to comply.By Security, Privacy, Risk, Crypto, & Fintech

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Cryptocurrency Anonymity, Privacy, & Fungibility 24:37

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This discussion delves deeper into how the privacy coins are implementing anonymity, privacy, and fungibility. Also discuss the implementations of different solutions into existing tokens.By Security, Privacy, Risk, Crypto, & Fintech

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What are Privacy Coins? 21:26

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Ever wonder what privacy coins or privacy cryptocurrencies are? In this video, I will provide an overview of why privacy tokens came into existence and list some of the privacy tokens that have been created.By Security, Privacy, Risk, Crypto, & Fintech

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Impacts To Audits When Moving To The Cloud 10:47

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When organizations outsource their move their compute workloads to the cloud they assume that their cloud service provider will provide all the required assurances.Service providers can only provide assurance for the compute they manage. Any components sitting on top of the compute are solely the responsibility of the customer.…

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Introduction To Blockchain 20:51

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Introduction to what a blockchain is, blockchain security, tokens vs cryptocurrencies, and blockchain platforms.Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2028470514075912/admin_activities/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQtYBTppBxS0WLeCBx33gNQ?sub_confirmation=1Apple Podcast Channel: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/secur…

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What is an ICO? 12:40

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Crypto market hit an all-time high on January 7 when it reached $835.69 billion. Earlier today that number was at $438.88 billion, representing about a 50% drop.Crypto currencies took 2017 by storm and the main catalyst in this meteoric rise was the advent of an ICO , which stands for Initial Coin Offering.ICO's are also known as ITO, Initial Token…

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What to do after the audit report has been issued? 6:42

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Discuss what to do after the audit report has been issued. What normally happens and what should happen.Music: Ice Cream(http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Leo_Rossa/Ice_Cream/Leo_Rossa_-_Ice_Cream) by Leo Rossa(http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Leo_Rossa)By Security, Privacy, Risk, Crypto, & Fintech

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SOC2 Reporting and Management Response 5:36

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When a SOC 2 report is issued, in "Description of Tests of Controls and Results of Testing" section, if a control has an exception or a qualification, a management response is included that talks about how the exception or the qualification risk is being managed. This podcast highlights the issues of doing so.Music: Ice Cream(http://freemusicarchiv…