Cloud Unfiltered

In the latest episode of Cloud Unfiltered, Cole Kennedy - founder of TestifySec - breaks down the concepts of supply chain security and goes over the importance of attestation. ----- Outshift is Cisco’s incubation engine, innovating what's next and new for Cisco products and sharing our expertise on emerging technologies. Discover the latest on cloud-native applications, cloud application security, generative AI, quantum networking and security, future-forward tech research, our latest open-source projects, and more. Keep up with the speed of innovation: → Learn more: http://cs.co/6050psmui → Read our blog: http://cs.co/6051psmuc Connect with us on social media: → LinkedIn: http://cs.co/6052psmuY → Twitter / X: http://cs.co/6053psmul → Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://cs.co/6054psmum This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com

Embark on a unique journey into the depths of cloud security in this riveting edition of Cloud Unfiltered, direct from the heart of KubeCon Paris. This episode, featuring the insightful Whitney Lee and the knowledgeable Victor Farcic, takes you on a "Choose Your Own Adventure" exploration of cloud security, offering a personalized path through the complex landscape of protecting cloud environments. In the ever-evolving world of cloud technology, security remains at the forefront of everyone's mind. Whitney and Victor, with their extensive experience and sharp insights, guide listeners through the challenges, strategies, and innovations shaping cloud security today. This conversation isn't just about understanding the threats; it's about crafting your narrative in the world of cloud security, making informed decisions that fit your specific context and needs. Whether you're a cloud security expert looking for advanced strategies or a newcomer eager to learn the ropes, this episode offers valuable insights for

In this special edition of Cloud Unfiltered, recorded at KubeCon Paris, host Michael Chenetz sits down with Sebastian Stadil, co-founder of Scalr. Sebastian has been pivotal in the DevOps community, especially with his recent work spearheading the OpenTofu initiative. During this insightful episode, Sebastian shares his journey in the tech world, the mission behind Scalr, and his perspectives on the evolution of infrastructure as code. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com

In this special edition of Cloud Unfiltered, recorded live from KubeCon Paris, host Michael Chenetz sits down with Matt Johnson, Cloud Security Field CTO at Palo Alto Networks, to dive deep into the evolving landscape of cloud native security. As organizations continue to embrace cloud technologies and Kubernetes, the complexity of securing these environments has never been more challenging. Matt shares his insights on the current state of cloud security, the importance of a holistic approach to securing applications across multiple layers, and the role of developers in the security ecosystem. Throughout the conversation, Matt emphasizes the need for simplification in the IT industry, particularly in security practices. He discusses the concept of "security by default" and the critical role of developer engagement in achieving secure outcomes. The discussion also covers the impact of AI and machine learning on security, the significance of platform engineering, and the buzz around "shift left" in the security

In this episode, we're thrilled to have Liz Rice, the Chief Open Source Officer at Isovalent, join us for an insightful conversation on the transformative world of eBPF (Extended Berkeley Packet Filter) and the Cilium project. Liz Rice, a prominent figure in the cloud-native community, shares her journey and the exciting developments at Isovalent, especially their recent acquisition by Cisco. Dive into the fascinating world of eBPF, a revolutionary technology that allows for custom programs to run inside the kernel, enhancing security, observability, and networking capabilities in containerized environments. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com

Join us for an insightful episode of Cloud Unfiltered, where we sit down with Rachel Wonnacott, the product owner of the Kubernetes platform at Fidelity International. In this special edition recorded in KubeCon, Paris, Rachel shares her decade-long experience in platform engineering and discusses the complexities of delivering a platform that drives business value. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com

Travis Runty discusses the complexity that customers have in deciding when and how to utilize the public cloud. He discusses some of the trends he sees in public cloud adoption and decisions people are making around cloud native technologies. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com

Nick Eberts sits down with host Michael Chenetz to discuss platform engineering, fleet management, and cloud-native security.-----Outshift is Cisco’s incubation engine, innovating what's next and new for Cisco products and sharing our expertise on emerging technologies. Discover the latest on cloud native applications, cloud application security, generative AI, quantum networking and security, future-forward tech research, our latest open source projects and more.Keep up with the speed of innovation:→ Learn more: http://cs.co/6050psmui→ Read our blog: http://cs.co/6051psmucConnect with us on social media:→ LinkedIn: http://cs.co/6052psmuY→ Twitter / X: http://cs.co/6053psmul→ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://cs.co/6054psmum This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com

Ohad Maislish, CEO of Env0, discussed cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and the evolution of cloud technologies. Ohad shares his journey from a geek interested in infrastructure to founding M0, focusing on how cloud computing is becoming code with tools like Terraform and Pulumi. They discuss the challenges of platform engineering, the importance of infrastructure as code, and the move towards empowering developers with self-service cloud infrastructure. The dialogue also touches on the significance of open-source projects and the impact of Terraform's licensing changes, leading to the creation of OpenTofu.-----Outshift is Cisco’s incubation engine, innovating what's next and new for Cisco products and sharing our expertise on emerging technologies. Discover the latest on cloud native applications, cloud application security, generative AI, quantum networking and security, future-forward tech research, our latest open source projects and more.Keep up with the speed of innovation:→ Learn more: http://cs.co/6050psm

Cory O'Daniel, CEO of Massdriver discusses his blog series, which contains the article entitled "DevOps is BS!". Find out why he and others are coming to the conclusion that this may be the case. Additionally, Cory discusses the need for a more consolidated approach to DevOps and how platform engineering may be the answer. Find Out: - What is DevOps. Do we all agree? - What is Platform engineering and how does it help? - How do we handle security in a cloud native manner? - What do we really care about for sloud nartive development? Find out this and more in the latest episode of Cloud Unfiltered. ----- Outshift is Cisco’s incubation engine, innovating what's next and new for Cisco products and sharing our expertise on emerging technologies. Discover the latest on cloud native applications, cloud application security, generative AI, quantum networking and security, future-forward tech research, our latest open source projects and more. Keep up with the speed of innovation: → Learn more: http://cs.co/6050psmui

In this episode, Chris Aniszczyk, CTO of Linux Foundation/CNCF sits down with host, Michael Chenetz to discuss the history of the CNCF (Cloud Native Compute Foundation) and where it is going. Additionally, Chris discusses what he expects the trends to be for the next KubeCon in Paris. ----- Outshift is Cisco’s incubation engine, innovating what's next and new for Cisco products and sharing our expertise on emerging technologies. Discover the latest on cloud native applications, cloud application security, generative AI, quantum networking and security, future-forward tech research, our latest open source projects and more. Keep up with the speed of innovation: → Learn more: http://cs.co/6050psmui → Read our blog: http://cs.co/6051psmuc Connect with us on social media: → LinkedIn: http://cs.co/6052psmuY → Twitter / X: http://cs.co/6053psmul → Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://cs.co/6054psmum This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episode

In this episode of Cloud Unfiltered, host Michael Chenetz interviews David Aronchick, co-founder of Kubeflow and leader of a new startup, Expanso. They dive into David's unique journey as a tech innovator, detailing his significant contributions to Kubernetes at Google and his ventures in the startup world. They explore the challenges of reproducibility in technology, the evolution of Kubernetes, and the future of AI and machine learning, including the significance of Kubeflow and Expand in simplifying and advancing cloud and AI technologies. David shares insights into the complexities of modern tech ecosystems and the importance of making technology reproducible and accessible. ----- Outshift is Cisco’s incubation engine, innovating what's next and new for Cisco products and sharing our expertise on emerging technologies. Discover the latest on cloud native applications, cloud application security, generative AI, quantum networking and security, future-forward tech research, our latest open source projects a

Code Development in Normal Life Cycle: Discussion about building code as part of the normal life cycle, with a focus on DevOps personnel being asked to write pipelines for testing.Standardization Trends: Emphasis on the growing trend of standardization across various sectors, including database services (DBS) and the standardization of interactions with databases.Custom Code Challenges: The conversation touches upon the challenges of writing custom code and the need for constant rewriting due to varying scenarios, tools, and clouds.Cloud Computing and Company Know-How: Discussion about the impact of cloud computing and the importance of maintaining knowledge within a company, especially as teams and personnel change over time.Use of 'Testcube' in Testing Workflows: Mention of a tool or method referred to as "Testcube" which provides a standard, well-documented, and observable way for handling testing workflows, particularly in large companies.Differences in Testing Workflows Across Teams: Insights into how di

Don't miss this in-depth exploration of the latest trends and challenges in infrastructure and database development. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights and stories from the front lines of tech development.Schema as Code Philosophy: Discover the philosophy of 'Schema as Code' and its impact on developer workflows, allowing for the generation of various server types and implementations directly from code. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cloudunfiltered.substack.com

Join us for a special edition of KubeconNA23, hosted at KubeCon in Chicago, where we explore the latest trends and practices in cloud-native systems and security. Our guest from Nirmata shares valuable insights and experiences, making this a must-watch for anyone interested in the future of cloud computing and Kubernetes.Networking and Security Practices: Learn about innovative approaches to network security, including the use of ACLs and deny-all policies in Kubernetes, and how these practices provide robust security frameworks.Internal Developer Platforms: Discover how internal developer platforms are evolving with cloud-native systems, offering new guardrails and practices for better management and security.Diverse Consumption of Cloud Platforms: Delve into the different ways various roles, like developers and CISOs, consume cloud platforms, and how these platforms cater to their unique needs and perspectives.GitOps and Policy Management: Understand the role of GitOps in managing exceptions and deploying a

Tune in to this special edition of KubeconNA23, hosted at KubeCon in Chicago, featuring an in-depth conversation with Neil Cresswell. This episode is a deep dive into the complexities and nuances of the edge computing and Kubernetes ecosystems, providing valuable insights for tech enthusiasts and professionals.The Meaning of Edge Computing: Join us as we explore the ambiguous and often misunderstood concept of edge computing. Neil Cresswell discusses various interpretations and the importance of focusing on specific use cases rather than the broad and sometimes misleading term "edge."DevOps and Lexicon Challenges: Delve into the discussion about the lack of a unified lexicon in tech, particularly in areas like edge computing and DevOps, and how this impacts understanding and communication within the industry.Edge Computing Use Cases: Understand the different use cases of edge computing, from telco edge to IoT and industrial IoT, and how each use case requires a unique approach and solution.Kubernetes and Dock

Dive into an engaging session from KubeconNA23, held in Chicago, featuring a thought-provoking conversation with Marino. This episode covers a range of topics from business needs in tech to the agility of emerging technologies, offering valuable insights for both tech enthusiasts and professionals.Business Needs and Tech Features: Explore the importance of aligning tech developments with specific business needs, and how different organizations approach this alignment with varying features and functionalities.Balancing Maturity and Speed in Tech: Delve into the challenges and benefits of balancing organizational maturity with the need for speed and responsiveness in tech developments.Emerging Technologies and Autonomy: Learn about the dynamics of emerging technology units within large organizations, including the autonomy and agility they possess, and how this impacts innovation and quick decision-making.The Role of Networking Technologies: Gain insights into the evolution of networking technologies, and the i

Join us for a special episode of Cloud Unfiltered, where we're chatting with Ole Lensmar and Cortney Nickerson from KubeShop. We'll be discussing KubeShop's mission to simplify the Kubernetes experience and the exciting projects they're working on, including Monocle, Testkube, Botkube, TraceTest, and Kubefirst.In this episode, we'll cover:What KubeShop is and what they doThe different projects that KubeShop is working onHow KubeShop's projects can help developers and teams get more out of KubernetesThe future of KubeShop and their plans for the futureWe'll also take some questions from the audience, so be sure to tune in!KubeShop is a company that is focused on simplifying the Kubernetes experience. They do this by developing tools and projects that help developers and teams get more out of Kubernetes. Some of their key projects include:Monocle is a YAML IDE that makes it easier for developers to write and manage Kubernetes manifests.TestQube is a testing platform for Kubernetes applications.Botkube is a tool

Justin Barksdale on Kubernetes Management and Edge ComputingJustin Barksdale, Principal Architect at SpectroCloud, joins us today to discuss Kubernetes management and edge computing.Kubernetes ManagementKubernetes is a powerful tool for managing containerized applications, but it can also be complex. Justin shares his insights on how to manage Kubernetes clusters effectively, including:Consistency across multiple clouds and on-premises environmentsAutomating tasks to reduce manual effortUsing GitOps for declarative configurationMonitoring and alerting for proactive issue detectionEdge ComputingEdge computing is the deployment of computing resources closer to the data source, which can improve performance and reduce latency. Justin discusses the challenges of managing Kubernetes at the edge, such as:Limited resourcesUnreliable connectivitySecurity concernsHe also shares UpcoCloud's approach to edge computing, which includes:Using immutable images to secure operating systemsEnabling self-healing clustersDeployi