Best Members of Technical Staff Podcasts (2024)

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Secure Systems Don’t Happen by Accident 59:08

7d ago59:08

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Traditionally, cybersecurity has focused on finding and removing vulnerabilities. This is like driving backward down the highway using your rearview mirror. Most breaches are due to defects in design or code; thus, the only way to truly address the issue is to design and build more secure solutions. In this webcast, Tim Chick discusses how security…

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Can You Rely on Your AI? Applying the AIR Tool to Improve Classifier Performance 38:50

20d ago38:50

38:50

Modern analytic methods, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) classifiers, depend on correlations; however, such approaches fail to account for confounding in the data, which prevents accurate modeling of cause and effect and often leads to prediction bias. The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has developed a new AI …

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Automated Repair of Static Analysis Alerts 27:05

20d ago27:05

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Developers know that static analysis helps make code more secure. However, static analysis tools often produce a large number of false positives, hindering their usefulness. In this podcast from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI), David Svoboda, a software security engineer in the SEI’s CERT Division, discusses Rede…

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Cyber Career Pathways and Opportunities 31:23

23d ago31:23

31:23

Not all paths to cybersecurity careers look the same. In this podcast from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI), Randy Trzeciak, deputy director of cyber risk and resilience in the SEI’s CERT division, discusses his career journey, resources for pursuing a career in cybersecurity, and the importance of building a dive…

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IT Smart Peeps Panel - What Makes a Great I.T. Staff Member? 47:31

2M ago47:31

47:31

We welcome a panel of IT deep thinkers to discuss the attributes that make for great IT staff. Darrick and David are joined by Tejal Patel and Keven Pennock to share our experiences with what the very best IT staff we've ever worked with have in common. And in the final segment, we have fun trimming our list down to our Final Five. Along the way we…

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Using a Scenario to Reason About Implementing a Zero Trust Strategy 1:02:22

2M ago1:02:22

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There is a lot of documentation about a zero trust architecture, as well as directives that it be used for U.S. federal agencies and the Department of Defense (DoD), but little information on how to go about implementing it to improve an organization’s enterprise or DoD weapon system security. Use cases typically describe requirements for these sys…

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My Story in Computing with Sam Procter 37:15

2M ago37:15

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Sam Procter started out studying computer science at the University of Nebraska, but he didn’t love it. It wasn’t until he took his first software engineering course that he knew he’d found his career path. In this podcast from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute, Sam Procter discusses the early influences that shaped his …

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Technical Debt & A Perfect Remote Work Coffee Shop 28:57

2M ago28:57

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What makes a coffee shop perfect for remote work? We have a rating system. And we add a little bathroom talk in the banter segment. In The Big Idea segment, we discuss a very important IT concept called Technical Debt. It's bad, like a car that burns oil so badly you have to add oil while you drive (true story).…

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Developing and Using a Software Bill of Materials Framework 37:37

3M ago37:37

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With the increasing complexity of software systems, the use of third-party components has become a widespread practice. Cyber disruptions, such as SolarWinds and Log4j, demonstrate the harm that can occur when organizations fail to manage third-party components in their software systems. In this podcast from the Carnegie Mellon University Software …

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Snack Size: Dell says "No promotion for you!" 14:12

3M ago14:12

14:12

Hoo boy, the Return to Office wars have just gotten silly. And dark. Dell just announced they're going to start discriminating against their own employees who work not-near a Dell office. That's right, remote workers are no longer eligible for promotions at Dell. So, we play the game "what if we replaced 'remote workers' with another group of peopl…

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The Importance of Diversity in Cybersecurity: Carol Ware 26:37

3M ago26:37

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In this podcast from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute, Carol Ware, a senior cybersecurity engineer in the SEI’s CERT Division, discusses her career path, the value of mentorship, and the importance of diversity in cybersecurity.By Carol Ware

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The Importance of Diversity in Software Engineering: Suzanne Miller 29:02

3M ago29:02

29:02

In this podcast from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI), Suzanne Miller, a principal researcher in the SEI’s Software Solutions Division, discusses her career path, the value of mentorship, and the importance of diversity in software engineering.By Suzanne Miller

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Snack Size: #badIT The Online Appointment Head Fake 15:19

3M ago15:19

15:19

In this Snack Size episode, I book an online service appointment for my car only to end up wondering "Do I or Don't I Actually Have an Appointment?" In a tale of woe - spoiler alert - I did not, thanks to some #badIT at my local dealership. That was bad enough, but they doubled down on some awful follow up to my mild-but-not-five-star review to ans…

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The Importance of Diversity in Artificial Intelligence: Violet Turri 16:57

3M ago16:57

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Across the globe, women account for less than 30 percent of professionals in technical fields. That number drops to 22 percent in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In this podcast from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI), Violet Turri, a software developer in the SEI’s AI Division, discusses the evolution of…

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Magical Gas Stations & The Beauty of Agile 41:46

4M ago41:46

41:46

Darrick stans a magical gas station chain to a semi-skeptical David. But they both agree on the magic of the Agile methodology for code development, ERP projects, your next cross-country trip, and maybe even your marriage.By David Wheat, alt-CIO Consulting

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Using Large Language Models in the National Security Realm 34:45

4M ago34:45

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At the request of the White House, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) began exploring use cases for large language models (LLMs) within the Intelligence Community (IC). As part of this effort, ODNI sponsored the Mayflower Project at Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute (SEI) from May 2023 through Septe…

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Atypical Applications of Agile and DevSecOps Principles 33:41

4M ago33:41

33:41

Modern software engineering practices of Agile and DevSecOps have provided a foundation for producing working software products faster and more reliably than ever before. Far too often, however, these practices do not address the non-software concerns of business mission and capability delivery even though these concerns are critical to the success…

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#badIT: The UK Post Office Scandal, with CNN's Anna Cooban 47:45

4M ago47:45

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Thousands fired from their jobs and forced into financial ruin or bankruptcy. Ostracized from their families and communities as thieves and cheats. Hundreds falsely accused, prosecuted, and sent to prison. Several died of suicide. An ordeal lasting decades. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩. The cause? The worst #badIT story you’ll ever hear. C…

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Ask Us Anything: Supply Chain Risk Management 41:11

5M ago41:11

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According to the Verizon Data Breach Report, Log4j-related exploits have occurred less frequently over the past year. However, this Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) flaw was originally documented in 2021. The threat still exists despite increased awareness. Over the past few years, the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has developed gu…

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When Agile and Earned Value Management Collide: 7 Considerations for Successful Interaction 35:21

5M ago35:21

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Increasingly in government acquisition of software-intensive systems, we are seeing programs using Agile development methodology and earned value management. While there are many benefits to using both Agile and EVM, there are important considerations that software program managers must first address. In this podcast, Patrick Place, a senior engine…

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IT Rules The Future + CSI(T): The Mystery of The Impossible Job Title 27:28

5M ago27:28

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In IT in Popular Culture we talk about a TV show where the IT rules the dystopian future (finally!) Plus how we're not fond of dudes getting their swole on and posting sweaty photos on LinkedIn. In our new CSI(T) segment, we put on our detective hats to inspect a job posting that merges two completely different IT skillsets into a single job and at…

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The Future of Software Engineering and Acquisition with Generative AI 1:32:10

5M ago1:32:10

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We stand at a pivotal moment in software engineering, with artificial intelligence (AI) playing a crucial role in driving approaches poised to enhance software acquisition, analysis, verification, and automation. While generative AI tools initially sparked excitement for their potential to reduce errors, scale changes effortlessly, and drive innova…

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The Impact of Architecture on Cyber-Physical Systems Safety 34:05

5M ago34:05

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As developers continue to build greater autonomy into cyber-physical systems (CPSs), such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and automobiles, these systems aggregate data from an increasing number of sensors. However, more sensors not only create more data and more precise data, but they require a complex architecture to correctly transfer and proc…

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Snack Size Episode: Murky ERP Pricing Practices 14:12

5M ago14:12

14:12

Everybody loves surprises. Surprise birthday parties, unexpected bonuses, people hiding under your bed and grabbing your leg.. Wait, maybe some surprises that aren't so nice. In this Snack Size (shorter) episode, we discuss opaque pricing by some large software companies, including the hidden calculator keeping track of whether you've racked up eno…

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ChatGPT and the Evolution of Large Language Models: A Deep Dive into 4 Transformative Case Studies 46:22

6M ago46:22

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To better understand the potential uses of large language models (LLMs) and their impact, a team of researchers at the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute CERT Division conducted four in-depth case studies. The case studies span multiple domains and call for vastly different capabilities. In this podcast, Matthew Walsh, a seni…

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The Formula for Great IT Service + DC Travel Tips! 40:36

6M ago40:36

40:36

In the opening banter segment, we question whether we should trust Spotify's AI DJ so much and give our Washington DC travel tips. Darrick focuses on history and culture, while David just wants to find something to eat. We have fun pronouncing "L'Enfant" in French, because we're apparently "L'Children". In The Big Idea segment, we share our formula…

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The Cybersecurity of Quantum Computing: 6 Areas of Research 23:01

7M ago23:01

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Research and development of quantum computers continues to grow at a rapid pace. The U.S. government alone spent more than $800 million on quantum information science research in 2022. Thomas Scanlon, who leads the data science group in the SEI CERT Division, was recently invited to be a participant in the Workshop on Cybersecurity of Quantum Compu…

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User-Centric Metrics for Agile 31:41

7M ago31:41

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Far too often software programs continue to collect metrics for no other reason than that is how it has always been done. This leads to situations where, for any given environment, a metrics program is defined by a list of metrics that must be collected. A top-down, deterministic specification of graphs or other depictions of data required by the m…

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Tools of Woe / AI, Lifesaver / McKinsey - Expensive Shoes, Bad Tech Advice 42:12

7M ago42:12

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David and Darrick banter about blister-making tools they’d like to never see again, and how that helps them appreciate a career in IT, instead of a ditch. In the AI Meltdown segment, they talk about how AI, before it decides to end humanity as we know it, might just save your life. And they both enjoy the new AI DJ on Spotify, although they worry a…

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The Product Manager’s Evolving Role in Software and Systems Development 24:19

7M ago24:19

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In working with software and systems teams developing technical products, Judy Hwang, a senior software engineer in the SEI CERT Division, observed that teams were not investing the time, resources and effort required to manage the product lifecycle of a successful product. These activities include thoroughly exploring the problem space by talking …

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Building Quality and Cleanliness in Over 700 High Nickel Grades 31:52

8M ago31:52

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Interview with Denis Benetti and Ray Schnell of Valbruna Stainless Inc. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy PMPA

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Recipes! For Texas Sweet Tea and Disaster 44:53

8M ago44:53

44:53

Recipes! David gives his recipe for Texas Sweet Tea. And Darrick and David discuss a recipe for disaster for companies who ignore some key macro demographic trends. In the #badIT segment, they take to a company to task that rhymes with “Gnome Repo”, has $290B market cap and 150,000 employees on LinkedIn, and yet nobody caught the hangnail of how th…

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Measuring the Trustworthiness of AI Systems 19:27

8M ago19:27

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The ability of artificial intelligence (AI) to partner with the software engineer, doctor, or warfighter depends on whether these end users trust the AI system to partner effectively with them and deliver the outcome promised. To build appropriate levels of trust, expectations must be managed for what AI can realistically deliver. In this podcast f…

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Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management: No Silver Bullet 38:40

9M ago38:40

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Compliance standards, privileged access management, software bills of materials (SBOMs), maturity models, cloud services, vulnerability management, etc. The list of potential solutions to supply chain risk management (SCRM) challenges seems unending as much as it is daunting to address. In this webcast, Brett Tucker explores some of these solutions…

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