Best Computer Science Podcasts (2024)

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D2DO251: AI For the Rest of Us – New Conference Alert! 34:07

2h ago34:07

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AI is everywhere. So are questions about AI’s value, how it really works, and how it will affect technology. Hannah Foxwell aims to demystify AI via a new conference, AI for the Rest of Us, taking place October 24-25, 2024 in London. Hannah hopes to create a collaborative learning environment. In today’s Day Two DevOps... Read more »…

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Professor Messer's N10-009 Network+ Study Group After Show - September 2024 1:10:48

27m ago1:10:48

1:10:48

We take your questions about certifications, technology, and anything else!By Professor Messer

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Professor Messer's N10-009 Network+ Study Group - September 2024 1:10:15

2h ago1:10:15

1:10:15

It's my monthly Study Group, with live Network+ Q&A!By Professor Messer

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PP031: Cloud Firewall Architecture Essentials 33:41

1h ago33:41

33:41

Today on Packet Protector we look at cloud firewall architectures. If you’ve deployed firewalls in the campus or a data center, it’s useful to know that there are differences in the public cloud. We’ll dive into what you need to know, including deployment options, the role of high availability in public cloud, selecting the right... Read more »…

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HW036: eduroam Visitor Access (eVA): Simplifying Campus Guest Wi-Fi Access 18:04

39m ago18:04

18:04

In today’s episode, guest Cheryl Connell joins host Keith Parsons to talk about the eduroam Visitor Access (eVA) system. Cheryl explains that eVA is a free add-on for institutions with an existing eduroam setup, allowing them to create temporary usernames and passwords for guests without needing a separate guest network. They discuss the challenges…

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NB495: Fortinet Customer Data Stolen; Boeing to Test Quantum Entanglement Networking 25:52

40m ago25:52

25:52

Take a Network Break! This week we discuss the theft of 440Gbytes of customer data from a Fortinet cloud repository, how to think about resiliency after an AT&T network update kills access to Azure apps, and new troubleshooting features in Juniper Apstra. HPE goes to the bond market to raise as much as $6.5 billion... Read more »…

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NB495: Fortinet Customer Data Stolen; Boeing to Test Quantum Entanglement Networking 25:52

2d ago25:52

25:52

Take a Network Break! This week we discuss the theft of 440Gbytes of customer data from a Fortinet cloud repository, how to think about resiliency after an AT&T network update kills access to Azure apps, and new troubleshooting features in Juniper Apstra. HPE goes to the bond market to raise as much as $6.5 billion... Read more »…

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HN749: Expand Your Network Labs With Containerlab and Clabernetes 52:04

3h ago52:04

52:04

On today’s episode, we cover open source Clabernetes, a tool that allows you to run Containerlab on Kubernetes. Containerlab provides a CLI for orchestrating and managing container-based networking labs. It starts the containers, builds a virtual wiring between them to create lab topologies of your choice and manages the lab’s lifecycle. We discuss…

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TL003: Leveling Up Your Team’s Skills 40:33

36m ago40:33

40:33

IT work requires ongoing training and skills development. Laura Santamaria and guest Scott Robohn discuss strategies for leveling up your team to ensure they have the skills they need. Laura and Scott talk about the need for continuous learning and explore options for encouraging skill development, even in budget-constrained environments. Good lead…

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Professor Messer's CompTIA 220-1102 A+ Study Group After Show - September 2024 1:02:15

12h ago1:02:15

1:02:15

Your questions and more!By Professor Messer

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Professor Messer's CompTIA 220-1102 A+ Study Group After Show - September 2024 1:02:15

12h ago1:02:15

1:02:15

Your questions and more!By Professor Messer

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Professor Messer's CompTIA 220-1102 A+ Study Group - September 2024 1:12:45

13h ago1:12:45

1:12:45

Join me for CompTIA 220-1102 A+ Q&A, your questions, and more!By Professor Messer

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Professor Messer's CompTIA 220-1102 A+ Study Group - September 2024 1:12:45

13h ago1:12:45

1:12:45

Join me for CompTIA 220-1102 A+ Q&A, your questions, and more!By Professor Messer

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NAN073: Some Final Words of Wisdom from Greg Ferro 1:15:35

1d ago1:15:35

1:15:35

This episode was recorded with Greg Ferro, co-founder of Packet Pushers, just days before his retirement in July 2024. Greg and Eric reflect on Greg’s influential career in network engineering and the evolution of the industry. Greg discusses the challenges of maintaining open-source projects amid increasing commercialization and corporate exploita…

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Professor Messer's CompTIA 220-1101 A+ Study Group After Show - September 2024 1:02:14

9d ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Your questions and more!By Professor Messer

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Professor Messer's CompTIA 220-1101 A+ Study Group After Show - September 2024 1:02:14

3d ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Your questions and more!By Professor Messer

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Professor Messer's CompTIA 220-1101 A+ Study Group - September 2024 1:11:20

3d ago1:11:20

1:11:20

Join me for CompTIA 220-1101 A+ Q&A, your questions, and more!By Professor Messer

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Professor Messer's CompTIA 220-1101 A+ Study Group - September 2024 1:11:20

3d ago1:11:20

1:11:20

Join me for CompTIA 220-1101 A+ Q&A, your questions, and more!By Professor Messer

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PP030: Volt Typhoon On the Attack, Starlink Joins the Navy, and More Security News 33:15

3d ago33:15

33:15

Today’s Packet Protector is an all-news episode. We cover the Volt Typhoon hacker group exploiting a zero-day in Versa Networks gear and a multitude of vulnerabilities in Zyxel network products. We also debate whether Microsoft’s endpoint security summit will be more than a public relations exercise, a serious backdoor in RFID cards used in offices…

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HS082: Citizen Coders: Boon Or Bane? 36:06

3d ago36:06

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The low-code/no-code movement means business users who aren’t programmers can create software. This capability might make these citizen coders more efficient and productive, but could also pose risks due to a lack of formal training in software development and security. Is citizen coding a boon or bane to business? Johna Johnson and John Burke disc…

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NB494: AT&T Sues Broadcom over VMware Support; Verizon Spends $20 Billion for Frontier 31:49

9d ago31:49

31:49

Take a Network Break! This week we cover an AT&T lawsuit against Broadcom over changes to a support contract for VMware software, why Verizon is spending $20 billion to buy Frontier, and new critical security patches from Cisco. ASML, which makes the machines that make high-end computer chips, gets antsy over US restrictions to China.... Read more …

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NB494: AT&T Sues Broadcom over VMware Support; Verizon Spends $20 Billion for Frontier 31:49

8d ago31:49

31:49

Take a Network Break! This week we cover an AT&T lawsuit against Broadcom over changes to a support contract for VMware software, why Verizon is spending $20 billion to buy Frontier, and new critical security patches from Cisco. ASML, which makes the machines that make high-end computer chips, gets antsy over US restrictions to China.... Read more …

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HN748: How AI and HPC Are Changing Data Center Networks 1:07:50

6d ago1:07:50

1:07:50

On today’s episode of Heavy Networking, Rob Sherwood joins us to discuss the impact that High Performance Computing (HPC)and artificial intelligence computing are having on data center network design. It’s not just a story about leaf/spine architecture. That’s the boring part. There’s also power and cooling issues, massive bandwidth requirements, a…

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TNO002: How Simplification Helps MSPs Scale 46:24

7d ago46:24

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Simplification is the theme of today’s episode. Host Scott Robohn and guest Jack Maxfield explore the operational impacts of simplification for a Managed Service Provider (MSP). They discuss the challenges of managing multi-vendor environments and how to use templating and tools to simplify the management process. Proactive client communication and…

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IPB159: IPv6 Basics – Router Advertisements 28:20

8d ago28:20

28:20

Our series on IPv6 basics continues with Router Advertisements (RAs) within the Neighbor Discovery Protocol. We look at how hosts bootstrap onto a network using ICMPv6, discuss the timing of sending out an RA, and then cover the configuration of RAs, including key flags and options. We also talk about the importance of understanding the... Read mor…

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D2DO250: The Realities of Responsible Disclosure in the Cloud 32:28

9d ago32:28

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Cloud security and responsible disclosure are the focus of today’s conversation with guest Kat Traxler. Kat shares her insights on identifying vulnerabilities in cloud services, particularly Google Cloud, and the importance of curiosity in her research. The episode explores the role of bug bounty programs and the shift towards issuing CVEs for clou…

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HW035: The Experience Paradox 28:55

10d ago28:55

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In this episode of Heavy Wireless, host Keith Parsons and guest Tom Hollingsworth delve into the “experience paradox” in the tech industry: to get experience, you need to have experience. They highlight the disconnect between job requirements and candidates’ actual experience. Tom emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning, home labs, and makin…

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NB493: Cisco Acquires AI Startup to Police AI; Nvidia, Dell Ride GPU Profit Wave 50:13

10d ago50:13

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Take a Network Break! This week we cover a couple of listener FUs, and then dive into the news. Attackers exploit a zero-day in Versa to harvest credentials, AT&T agrees to a fine of nearly $1 million for a network outage that affected 911 calls, and Intel and Broadcom tout integrated optics for more broadband... Read more »…

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NB493: Cisco Acquires AI Startup to Police AI; Nvidia, Dell Ride GPU Profit Wave 50:13

10d ago50:13

50:13

Take a Network Break! This week we cover a couple of listener FUs, and then dive into the news. Attackers exploit a zero-day in Versa to harvest credentials, AT&T agrees to a fine of nearly $1 million for a network outage that affected 911 calls, and Intel and Broadcom tout integrated optics for more broadband... Read more »…

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Tech Bytes: Smarter Networking and Automation With SuzieQ’s Network Observability (Sponsored) 21:44

10d ago21:44

21:44

Today on the Tech Bytes podcast: network observability. SuzieQ is an open-source project that collects, normalizes, stores, and analyzes multi-vendor network data. This data becomes a foundation for network observability and automation. We talk with Dinesh Dutt, creator of SuzieQ and founder of Stardust Systems, which makes a commercial version of …

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PP029: Translating Security Objectives into Business Outcomes 55:22

10d ago55:22

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On today’s Packet Protector we talk about how to talk about security objectives in ways that resonate with business and non-technical leaders in your organization. Tying security objectives to business outcomes can help you maintain (or increase) budgets, build trust and credibility with executives, and better align your risk management efforts wit…

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Professor Messer's N10-008 Network+ Study Group After Show - August 2024 53:01

14d ago53:01

53:01

We take your questions about certifications, technology, and anything else!By Professor Messer

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Professor Messer's N10-008 Network+ Study Group - August 2024 1:17:05

14d ago1:17:05

1:17:05

It's my monthly Study Group, with live Network+ Q&A!By Professor Messer

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HN747: Automate The Easy Things 57:47

14d ago57:47

57:47

Our Heavy Networking guest today is Hans Driessens, and we sat down at AutoCon1 to talk through some of his network automation projects. Hans shares his journey from a service engineer to a consultant specializing in network automation. We discuss the evolution of programming languages, the importance of foundational programming skills, and the pra…

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Professor Messer's Security+ Study Group After Show - August 2024 1:19:09

15d ago1:19:09

1:19:09

It's open Q&A on the Security+ After Show!By Professor Messer

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Professor Messer's Security+ Study Group - August 2024 1:10:07

15d ago1:10:07

1:10:07

Join me for Security+ Q&A!By Professor Messer

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TL002: The Philosophical Roots of Leadership 40:06

19d ago40:06

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On this episode of Technically Leadership, we talk about the philosophical underpinnings of leadership. We discuss what it means to hold and drive a vision for a technical organization, how to build a strong team culture, handling layoffs and letting people go, and exploring what philosophy can teach us about leadership. Guest Matt Butcher, CEO... …

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NAN072: Exploring Internet2’s Network Automation for University and Research Networks 50:06

16d ago50:06

50:06

On today’s episode we delve into Internet2’s mission to advance research and education through high-speed connectivity. University and research networks may have more complicated designs, requirements, and restrictions than you’d expect. We talk about these challenges, along with innovative network automation solutions. The discussion emphasizes th…

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PP028: Can SecOps and NetOps Work Together? 50:10

17d ago50:10

50:10

IT tends to divide itself by job function and technological specialization, especially as technology gets more complex. However, each IT domain is part of a larger system, and these systems require coordination and cooperation to operate effectively. On today’s Packet Protector we look at how and why Security Operations (SecOps) and Network Operati…

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HS081: What’s Your Strategic Plan for AI Infrastructure? 26:41

17d ago26:41

26:41

AI seems to be changing everything, including your IT infrastructure. Do you have a strategic plan for your AI infrastructure? Today we discuss the merits and challenges of cloud computing, on-premises solutions, hybrid models, and edge computing along with the importance of low latency for real-time AI applications and the potential of edge comput…

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HN746: Going Deep on OSPF Route Filtering 48:20

18d ago48:20

48:20

On today’s episode we delve into OSPF filtering. That is, how to filter routes from a device’s routing table in an OSPF environment. This is a tricky business, because OSPF requires an identical database on every device in an OSPF area. That means you can’t stop announcing a route from one OSPF router because you... Read more »…

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NB492: AMD Spends Big For Engineering Talent; FCC Cracks Down on AI-Faked Robocalls 42:53

18d ago42:53

42:53

Take a Network Break! A US appeals court will let a privacy lawsuit against Google go forward, striking telecom workers are a reminder to test your resiliency planning, and AMD spends nearly $5 billion to acquire systems engineering talent from ZT Systems. Juniper Networks offers deep discounts and other enticements to get network engineers to... R…

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NB492: AMD Spends Big For Engineering Talent; FCC Cracks Down on AI-Faked Robocalls 42:53

18d ago42:53

42:53

Take a Network Break! A US appeals court will let a privacy lawsuit against Google go forward, striking telecom workers are a reminder to test your resiliency planning, and AMD spends nearly $5 billion to acquire systems engineering talent from ZT Systems. Juniper Networks offers deep discounts and other enticements to get network engineers to... R…

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Tech Bytes: Why It’s Time To Say Goodbye To NFS (Sponsored) 16:39

18d ago16:39

16:39

Today on the Tech Bytes podcast we talk cloud storage. More specifically, we dive into why it’s time for NFS to sail off into the sunset, particularly for cloud datasets. Our guest is Tom Lyon, an industry legend who has delivered a talk entitled “NFS Must Die.” We talk with Tom about the strengths and weaknesses of NFS, the... Read more »…

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TNO001: Your Team Matters as Much as Your Tech and Tools 45:28

25d ago45:28

45:28

Your team is just as important as your tech and tools in any environment, including NetOps. Garrett Nowak, Senior Director of Network Architecture at 11:11 Systems shares his journey from tier one help desk to a leadership role. He discusses the importance of teamwork, community, and effective leadership in network operations and how he works... Re…

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IPB158: “IPv6 Mostly”: A Strategy to Balance Legacy and Modern Networking Needs 28:32

22d ago28:32

28:32

The move from IPv4 to IPv6 is not straightforward. In a world where use cases for both protocols exist, there needs to be some sort of transition. Dual stack is one option but “IPv6 mostly” is another. On today’s show, guest Ondřej Caletka from RIPE NCC explores transitioning to an IPv6-centric network while retaining IPv4... Read more »…

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D2DO249: The Anatomy of TLS 1.3 and Why You Should Risk It 36:20

27d ago36:20

36:20

Transport Layer Security (TLS) is today’s topic with guest Ed Harmoush. TLS plays a critical role in Internet security, and we dive into the differences between versions 1.2 and 1.3 In addition, Ed shares his journey into TLS, explains its components, and addresses common misconceptions about certificates and their validation processes. The episode…

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NAN071: Understanding the Infrastructure Requirements for AI Workloads (Sponsored) 31:42

23d ago31:42

31:42

On today’s Network Automation Nerds, we get into the infrastructure required to support AI workloads. We discuss key considerations including bandwidth, the substantial power and cooling requirements of AI infrastructure, and GPUs. We also talk about InfiniBand and Ethernet as network fabrics for AI workloads, cabling considerations, and more. This…

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HW034: Fixing Your Indoor Cellular Coverage 26:18

24d ago26:18

26:18

In this episode of the Heavy Wireless podcast, we talk with Howard Buzick from American Bandwidth about the evolution and current state of wireless connections, particularly in guest network environments. We explore advancements in Wi-Fi technologies, the workings of Passpoint (formerly Hotspot 2.0), and the differences between Passpoint and Open R…

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PP027: How Wi-Fi Positioning Systems Enable Mass Surveillance 47:45

24d ago47:45

47:45

Smartphones use Wi-Fi based Positioning Systems (WPSes) to collect data about nearby Wi-Fi access points and other wireless devices to help determine the phones’ geographic location. Researchers at the University of Maryland show how WPSes from Apple and Google can be used for mass surveillance of access points and, potentially, owners and users of…

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