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  • Episode #073: Staffing Security in DevSecOps
    2024/10/21

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    In this episode, Ken and Mike discuss the pressing issue of staffing security in the DevSecOps field. They explore the challenges of finding qualified application security professionals, the importance of diverse backgrounds in security roles, and the paradox of understaffed security teams despite a high demand for cybersecurity jobs.

    The conversation also delves into strategies for mitigating staffing issues, such as empowering security champions within organizations, leveraging automation and tooling, and avoiding bottlenecks in security processes. Throughout the discussion, they emphasize the need for a balanced approach to security that considers both technical and human factors.

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    37 分
  • Episode #072: Measuring the Immeasurable: The Power and Pitfalls of Metrics in DevSecOps
    2024/08/28

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    Ken and Mike dive deep into the world of metrics and measurement in the context of security and DevSecOps. They explore the critical role metrics play in driving security improvements, from tracking vulnerabilities to gauging the effectiveness of incident response. The hosts discuss what makes a good metric, the importance of aligning metrics with business goals, and the dangers of relying too heavily on numbers alone. They also tackle the challenges of quantifying "squishy" aspects like culture and training effectiveness. Whether you're a seasoned security professional or just getting started, this episode offers valuable insights into the art and science of measurement in security

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXTvlQXVCOs&t=0s

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    34 分
  • Episode #071: Retro Vibes with Retrospectives
    2024/06/19

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    Ken and Mike discuss the importance of postmortems in incident response and security incidents. They explore the definition of postmortems, the value of reflection, the challenges of blame, and the significance of actionable outcomes. They also touch on the transparency of postmortems and the need for root cause analysis. The conversation concludes with a brief announcement about an upcoming conference series.

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    26 分
  • Episode: #070: Putting da BOM in SBOM and SCA
    2024/05/08

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    Ken and Mike discuss supply chain security, including software composition analysis (SCA) and software bill of materials (SBOM). They highlight the importance of understanding the components that make up your software and the risks associated with using third-party libraries. They also discuss recent supply chain failures, such as the XZ library hack and the SolarWinds attack. The hosts emphasize the need for organizations to stay up to date with software patches and to consider the security of commercial off-the-shelf software. They caution against placing too much focus on any one security tool or approach, including SBOM, and instead advocate for a well-rounded approach to security.

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    40 分
  • Episode #069: Your SaaS is Grass
    2024/03/20

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    In this episode Mike and Ken dive into the wild world of SaaS products in DevSecOps. From vendors to security tooling hygiene they cover an often overlooked ecosystem of cloud and software services that may be rotting in the sky of your workloads. Join up for a listen on SaaS Security!

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    33 分
  • Episode #068: Data Breaches and DevSecOps
    2024/02/21

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    With pep and full youtube energy Ken and Mike discuss the findings of the IBM "Cost of a Data Breach" report and its implications for DevSecOps. They highlight the importance of integrating security into every phase of the software development life cycle and the positive impact it can have on reducing the cost of a data breach.

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    34 分
  • Episode #067: Welcome to 2024! AppSec Resolutions and A Smhoocon Recap
    2024/01/26

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    Ken and Mike discuss their new year's resolutions related to application security. They also reflect on the impact of AI and its adoption in the industry. The hosts share their experiences attending conferences and highlight interesting talks on topics such as zero-day vulnerabilities and fuzzing LLM models. They discuss the OWASP LLM Top 10 and the evolving perception of AI in the industry. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the definition of DevSecOps and how it has evolved over time, as well as their predictions for DevSecOps in 2024.

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    35 分
  • Episode #066: Exploration of the Shifting Definition of Shifting Left
    2023/12/05

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    We are joined by incredible guests Mikhail Chechik and Marcus Hallberg as they help us define DevSecOps and emphasize the importance of a security mindset throughout the development process. These two incredible folks explore common misconceptions about shifting left and discuss the challenges of triaging and validating vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle. We enter in the wild world of this wonderful shifting buzzword and how it applies to incident response, design, people, and the general development process.

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    43 分