S4 Ep93: The Importance of Humans in Cybersecurity with Brian Smith

S4 Ep93: The Importance of Humans in Cybersecurity with Brian Smith

Author: DevOps Institute January 4, 2023 Duration: 30:30
In this episode, Eveline Oehrlich is joined by Brian Smith to discuss the importance of humans in cybersecurity.

Brian is a computer scientist and veteran entrepreneur with 30 years of experience ranging from academics to startups, from multimedia to computer security. Passion and skill for innovation and for defining and solving difficult and challenging problems at the intersection of technology and market needs that unlock massive value for customers and investors.

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Behind every line of code, server configuration, and deployment pipeline, there's a person with a story. The Humans of DevOps Podcast Series, from the DevOps Institute, moves beyond the technical manuals and toolchains to explore the lived experiences of the individuals shaping modern technology. This isn't a how-to guide; it's a series of conversations about the cultural shifts, philosophical challenges, and societal impacts woven into the fabric of DevOps practices. Each episode sits at the intersection of technology and humanity, discussing how news and trends affect real teams, and how the principles of collaboration and continuous improvement resonate far beyond the data center. You'll hear from practitioners, leaders, and thinkers who share their journeys, failures, and insights, revealing the human connections that make technological transformation possible. Tune into this podcast for a thoughtful, often surprising look at the people redefining how we build and operate the systems our world relies on, reminding us that progress is ultimately a human endeavor.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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S3 Ep75: Best of HOD: DevOps For Humans featuring Jayne Groll [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:06
On this episode of the Humans of DevOps, Jason Baum is joined by DevOps Institute CEO and original podcast host Jayne Groll! They discuss the state of human transformation, DevOps for humans, work culture and much more.
S1 Ep1: Best Of HOD: What is DevOps? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:51
Originally released in August 2019, Jayne Groll, CEO of DevOps Institute discusses the age old question "What is DevOps?"
S3 Ep83: AIOps and Humans with Richard Whitehead, Moogsoft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:37
On this episode of the Humans of DevOps, Jason Baum is joined by Richard Whitehead (@rwhitehead), chief evangelist at Moogsoft. They discuss: AIOps and how AIOps fits within DevOps Culture How do end customers/users/huma…
S3 Ep82: Psychological Safety and Gender Identity with AB Walker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:00
On this episode of the Humans of DevOps, Jason Baum is joined by AB Walker (@MxABWalker), resident community builder and advocate at DevOps Institute. They discuss: The role DevOps plays in creating a culture that has di…
S3 Ep81: What is a "Radical Enterprise” with Matt Parker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:45
On this episode of the Humans of DevOps, Jason Baum is joined by Matt K. Parker, author of A Radical Enterprise: Pioneering the Future of High-Performing Organizations. Matt and Jason discuss successful and truly radical…
S3 Ep80: Gen Z in the Workforce with Jennifer Servedio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:48
On this episode of the Humans of DevOps, Jason Baum is joined by Jennifer Servedio CIO at Susquehanna University. They discuss Gen Z: who they are, how they are different from previous generations, and how they are trans…
S3 Ep76: Battling Burnout with Colleen Verriest, LCSW [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:28
On this episode of the Humans of DevOps, Jason Baum is joined by Colleen Verriest, LCSW owner of Whole Heart Healing, LLC! 🗣 They discuss: - What is burnout - What are the signs of burnout - Causes of burnout - How can b…