Mike Buckbee, co-founder of Wafris and an expert in cybersecurity, discusses his transition from Redis to SQLite for web application firewalls. He shares challenges faced in managing security and architecture, emphasizing the enhanced performance and usability gained through SQLite. The conversation highlights SQL's advantages over JSON, addressing operational challenges and how Wafris effectively handles IP data. Buckbee also reflects on Wafris' dual architecture, operational efficiencies, and the importance of community engagement in cybersecurity.