Russ Miles, Engineering Manager and Chaos Engineering Practitioner, teams up with James Lewis, Software Architect at Thoughtworks, to dive into Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPPs). They explore the importance of teamwork between security and development, emphasizing decision-making through OODA loops. Russ highlights the future of platform engineering as a strategic commercial entity, predicting AI’s role in augmenting decision-making and fostering creativity in tech development. They also discuss the value of user-centric design and essential guardrails in platform evolution.
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Security Surprise From External Agency
Russ Miles shares a story about a security expert receiving unexpected instructions from an external agency.
The agency told them not to stop certain activity on their systems, which they were unaware was happening.
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CNAPPs Enable Collaborative OODA Loops
CNAPPs enable collaboration among developers, DevOps, and security teams by connecting diverse roles.
They accelerate decision-making with OODA loops, helping teams see the right information to act quickly and safely.
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Collaborative Security Like Command Centers
Russ Miles compares collaborative security work to command centers in defense and intelligence.
Fast and collective OODA loops are vital for strategic decisions in cloud-native security similar to military operations.
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Digitalization of Financial Services in the Age of Cloud
Digitalization of Financial Services in the Age of Cloud
Accelerating innovation with cloud technology in financial services
Warda
Marins
Mina
Russ Miles
In Digitalization of Financial Services in the Age of Cloud, the authors explore how cloud technology is transforming the financial sector. It examines the strategic advantages, operational efficiencies, and innovative opportunities that cloud adoption brings to financial institutions. The book covers key areas such as cloud migration strategies, regulatory compliance in the cloud, and the use of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain. It provides practical insights and case studies, illustrating how financial firms can leverage the cloud to enhance customer experience, reduce costs, and gain a competitive edge. This book serves as a guide for financial professionals navigating the complexities of cloud adoption and digital transformation.
Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms
Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms
None
Russ Miles
Steve
Taylor
Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPPs) are security solutions designed to protect cloud-native applications. CNAPPs offer a unified approach to security, integrating various security tools and practices into a single platform. These platforms provide comprehensive visibility and control over the security posture of cloud-native environments. They help organizations identify and mitigate risks, enforce security policies, and ensure compliance with industry standards. CNAPPs are crucial for organizations adopting cloud-native architectures to maintain a strong security posture and protect their applications and data.
Russ Miles - Engineering Manager, Chaos Engineering Practitioner & Co-Author of "Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms" James Lewis - Software Architect & Director at Thoughtworks
DESCRIPTION In this episode of GOTO Book Club, James Lewis and Russ Miles discuss Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPPs), focusing on how they promote collaboration across security and development teams.
Russ shares insights from his book, emphasizing the importance of OODA loops, balancing innovation with safety in platform design, and the benefits of off-the-shelf versus custom CNAPP solutions. Looking ahead, he predicts platform engineering will evolve into a commercial strategy like AWS and that AI will augment human decision-making, enhancing creativity and collaboration in the engineering field.
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