Best Softwaredesign Podcasts (2024)

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The most complex thing humans have produced 34:01

2y ago34:01

34:01

Jonathan discusses why enormously complex semiconductor production cannot easily be “nationalized,” but how the industry was never really offshored. What protests in China told us about Chinese citizens’ worries about monitoring and persecution versus censorship. Is iCloud finally going to be secure, and what does that tell us about the encryption …

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Automation and Risks - The New Space Race 33:53

2y ago33:53

33:53

Jonathan discusses the major evolution to commercial space, the drastic decrease in cost to reach orbit, and how to ensure security as companies scale up with automation to manage proliferated low-Earth orbit.By SpiderOak

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New cyber lessons from the war in Ukraine 30:26

2+ y ago30:26

30:26

Jonathan argues that there is no cyber war; there's just war. Russia and Ukraine aren’t failing at cyber war, they are just using their capabilities in a way that we did not expect. Why did we make the mistake of assuming their capabilities would resemble ours? Also, how cyber will always be somewhat ungovernable, and how the implications of cyber …

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Pipedream: Hacking Industrial Control Networks 27:54

2+ y ago27:54

27:54

Jonathan talks about the Pipedream attack and the implications of hacking industrial control networks. Can VPNs increase vulnerabilities, and how vulnerable are industrial control networks generally? Christian and Jonathan discuss. Christian Whiton (00:09): Welcome to Cyber Context, the podcast featuring Jonathan Moore, the Chief Technology Officer…

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Russia and hacking industrial control networks 27:54

2+ y ago27:54

27:54

Jonathan discusses the reported “Pipedream” Russian attack on U.S. natural gas infrastructure and whether it is a significant escalation. How does it compare to the Colonial Pipeline attack and the Stuxnet compromise of an Iranian nuclear facility? How vulnerable are industrial safety controls? Jonathan also discusses the difficulty of distinguishi…

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Episode 19, Tanya Netayavichitr: The Power of WE 59:45

2+ y ago59:45

59:45

In both my previous experience working with her company as a consultant and this conversation, it becomes very clear very fast that Tanya Netayavichitr is someone who lifts every person she comes in contact with to greater heights. As you'll hear for yourself in the way she describes her experiences, it's never about her — it's about the people she…

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Russian hacking is different in Ukraine war, not absent 29:22

2+ y ago29:22

29:22

Joanthan discusses how Russian cyberwar capabilities are turning out to be different than expected in the Ukraine war, but not nonexistent. Moscow’s reported deployment of wipers indicate that Russia has developed capabilities in a different manner than we have, and that we make a mistake in assuming they would take the same path. Russia may also b…

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Hacking North Korea, Mazda, and stealth satellites 39:44

2+ y ago39:44

39:44

Jonathan discusses how a victim of a North Korean cyber attack shut down that country's internet and whether companies can go on the offensive against cyber threats. He also ponders whether most “hacktivists” are in fact working for governments. Does the disablement of a Mazda via an image file from a HD radio station open up a new attack vector no…

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How secure are Teslas and other semi-autonomous cars? 31:47

2+ y ago31:47

31:47

Jonathan discusses whether adding more computers and network connection to a car increase vulnerabilities. What are the comparative risks of that data cars receive, from radio packets to video to LiDAR? Furthermore, do we need new regulations on collecting data in public given the amount of information these cars will collect store?…

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Russia-Ukraine, cyber war, new global tech divide 50:17

2+ y ago50:17

50:17

Have we seen the full extent of Russia’s cyber war capabilities, or are they this underwhelming? And will the technology world be torn into two or more camps with so many countries and companies ceasing business with Russia? Jonathan Moore (CTO of SpiderOak) is joined by special guest Matt Erickson (VP Solutions of SpiderOak) to discuss cyber attac…

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Socially engineering your crypto stash, etc. 31:13

2+ y ago31:13

31:13

SpiderOak CTO Jonathan Moore discusses the ins and outs of social engineering, and how it can defeat even second-factor authentication in some instances. How secure is 2FA and what are the alternatives? Jonathan also discusses whether crypto is secure, and whether you should be thinking about physicalizing your security problem.…

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Is Cyber Pearl Harbor Overblown? 34:58

2+ y ago34:58

34:58

We may think about cyber warfare very differently than China or Russia. Are we making a mistake conceptualizing it as a space in which we can maneuver, and thinking of exploits as digital bullets? Jonathan argues it may make sense to think of cyber warfare in more tactical terms, and questions whether a true strategic shock like the surprise attack…

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Log4j as a sign of the times 33:32

2+ y ago33:32

33:32

The Log4j vulnerability has a theoretical reach into anything made with Java. Are there other old but reliable tools in software design that hold hidden risk? And will patches work if they threaten software functionality? How the Log4j vulnerability was identified and…

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Semiconductors and supply chain risk 36:32

2+ y ago36:32

36:32

Should we be worried that the most advanced integrated circuits come from Taiwan, one of the most threatened places in the world? Jonathan outlines photolithography and other techniques that define the world’s most sophisticated chips, and where cyber-attackers would focus their malevolent efforts on hardware. Christian asks whether quantum computi…

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Russia blows up a satellite 29:00

3y ago29:00

29:00

Jonathan discusses the risk to low-Earth orbit from Russia’s successful test of an anti-satellite weapon, and whether the kinetic threat is a big as the cyber one. Are non-attributable attacks in space the ones we really have to worry about?By SpiderOak

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Episode 18, Will Sykora: Do things that scare you! 1:00:17

3y ago1:00:17

1:00:17

My guest for Episode 18 of Making UX Work is Will Sykora, who’s been working in design for over a decade, from a start in traditional graphic design to immersing himself in digital and web experiences. He’s worked in a multitude of industries, including hospitality, financial services, and government. He’s also worked independently as a freelance c…

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Episode 17, Nick Finck: removing fear, reaching out and remaining hungry 1:35:15

4y ago1:35:15

1:35:15

For this first episode of Season 3, I'm breaking my "no rock stars" rule. Because although he would never describe or consider himself as such, Nick Finck is a rock star — in the absolute best sense of the word. For over 25 years, Nick has helped businesses build, grow, train, and support UX teams so they can focus on creating great products. And t…

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Episode 16, Rich Harrison: don't "push back" — pull forward. 1:09:14

4y ago1:09:14

1:09:14

My guest Rich Harrison has 15 years of design leadership experience, partnering with over 50 organizations. He has served as a UX lead, team leader, and senior designer for higher education, Fortune 500 companies, government, nonprofits, startups, and small businesses. He's spent the last 5 years supporting UXPA Minnesota as a board member and UX m…

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Episode 15, Helen Arvanitopoulos: PREACH!!! 1:10:59

4+ y ago1:10:59

1:10:59

Helen Arvanotopoulis describes herself as a Design Thinking Preacher, UX Evangelist and Service Design Advocate. She is currently Head of UX for the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Aegon NV, working across Europe, Asia and America helping businesses and teams build and grow their capabilities and transform their organisations. Her passion and belief…

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Episode 14, Russ Troester: inspiration, encouragement + resilience 1:10:27

4+ y ago1:10:27

1:10:27

Russ Troester is still very new to UX, but he's definitely in the right place because, in his own words, he has a passion for “helping to make things suck less.” While he especially enjoys the research-related portions of the UX design process, Russ has had a very wide-ranging career across multiple industries. But the one constant, and the thing t…

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Episode 13, Hida Behzadi: It's the thinking, not the making 1:21:01

4+ y ago1:21:01

1:21:01

My guest today is Hida Behzadi. While she is a graphic designer by trade, she’s also worked as a creative director, a UX strategist, a design lecturer, and continues to work as an art instructor. In addition to her design acumen, Hida is an accomplished fine artist whose beautiful work possesses remarkable emotional and visual depth. And as I think…

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Episode 12, Rajeev Subramanian: Not Knowing is OK 1:07:10

5y ago1:07:10

1:07:10

My guest today is Rajeev Subramanian, who describes himself as the "poster child" for continuous career evolution, and after talking to him I agree with that description. From gigs in sales, marketing, software development, entrepreneurship ventures and of course, design, one thing has remained common over his last 16 years: an unrelenting appetite…

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Episode 11, Jason Ogle: Your Mess is Your MESSAGE! 1:06:13

5+ y ago1:06:13

1:06:13

My guest today is Jason Ogle, who describes himself as a passionate user defender — fighting for users who are victims of bad design decisions. He's an influential podcaster whose amazing USER DEFENDERS podcast is continuing to inspire and equip an audience of hungry, ambitious designers and UXers. Jason believes in failing early, and learning ofte…

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Episode 10, Kristin Currier Ludlow: YES WE CAN! 57:58

6y ago57:58

57:58

My guest today is Kristin Currier Ludlow, a Digital Designer with over 20 years of helping people shop better online and in stores. In my experience, retail is one of the toughest industries to advocate for and create UX change, but as you'll hear, it's a challenge Kristin has risen to — and overcome. Kristin believes that everything in retail — an…

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Episode 09, Peter Kaizer :: Designing with the head, the heart and the hands 1:07:59

6y ago1:07:59

1:07:59

My guest today is Peter Kaizer, a UX designer and developer with over 20 years of professional experience. What’s particularly interesting is that Peter started his career making things with his hands, namely what he calls "functional pottery." That's an altogether different kind of user experience — but as you'll hear, this approach and experience…

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Episode 08, Mary Shaw :: UX Troubadour 53:09

6y ago53:09

53:09

Mary Shaw's more than 20-year career has taken her from accomplished touring singer-songwriter to marketing strategist to web designer to UX consultant to some of the biggest brands in the world. Mary's first career was that of a professional musician, playing solo concerts at colleges all over the U.S. with just a guitar and a sound system. When t…

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Episode 07, Anne Dougherty :: Behind all great UX is equally great content 1:01:27

6+ y ago1:01:27

1:01:27

My guest for this month's episode is Anne Dougherty. Anne is a writer and a UX and content architect who is passionate about making excellent user experiences, film, curling, and, by her own admission, the Oxford comma. She has over 20 years of experience working in digital spaces, primarily in the progressive non- profit community. And Anne believ…

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Episode 06, Jason Bowden :: Faith, Hope and UX 57:47

6+ y ago57:47

57:47

My guest for this month's episode is Jason Bowden. Jason’s core disciplines lie in 3 focused areas: UX design strategy, creative direction, and mentorship. He’s been a designer his entire life, but professionally since 2001 or so. Jason believes in making the world a better place through design, and in building and coaching the next generation of u…

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Episode 05, Doug Collins :: "There is no Plan B." 1:03:49

6+ y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

My guest for this month's episode is Doug Collins. Aside from being one of the most positive and generous people I’ve ever met, Doug’s UX work spans a variety of industries ranging from the financial world to sports entertainment. He currently works as the sole UX Engineer at Trust Company of America, in charge of directing every aspect of the comp…

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Episode 04, Lisa Baskett :: Grace Under Pressure 1:20:59

6+ y ago1:20:59

1:20:59

My guest today is Lisa Baskett; she is a veteran digital designer with over 17 years of crafting experiences for a wide variety of clients — from one person business ventures to big brand enterprise organizations. Currently, she specializes in the less visible side of UX design — research and strategy. Lisa's personal mantra is that "good design mu…

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Episode 03, Esther Schinkel :: Gamification, Higher Education and Life as a UX Team of One. 53:09

7y ago53:09

53:09

Today we head to the Netherlands to talk with Esther Schinkel, who, in her own words, is passionate about making the web usable. And as I think you’ll hear, she takes a great deal of pride and joy in that endeavor. Esther began her creative life as a fine artist, and she believes that much of the power of the internet is lost because we are not ful…

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Episode 02, Leon Strydom :: Job searches, design obsessions and a dog named Process. 53:15

7y ago53:15

53:15

Hailing from the UK, my guest Leon Strydom has been working in and on the web since 2008, splitting his time between visual design and front-end development, while frequently turning his talents to print-based design work as well. While Leon is somewhat new to UX and is currently looking for a job, it becomes obvious pretty quickly that he's a natu…

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Episode 01, Daniel Bosnjak :: Planes, Passion and UX. 57:56

7y ago57:56

57:56

My guest Daniel Bosnjak is a multidisciplinary designer from Croatia, focusing on UX Design, Brand Strategy and crafting usable, beautiful digital products. Over the last 15 years he’s applied his design and UX talents to successful websites, web applications and mobile apps of all kinds. After working in the high-stress environment of Commercial A…

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