Data and security breaches are a dime a dozen nowadays, and despite their frequency, they’re still just as dangerous. That’s where Yasmin Abdi, the CEO of noHack, comes in. Despite her relatively short career, she’s already worked for some of the giants of the tech industry like Google and Snapchat. Along with Justin and Autumn, Yasmin breaks down real-world security challenges and solutions, a firsthand view into managing role-based access, phishing simulations for employee training, and the delicate balance between security and usability.Show Highlights(0:00) Intro(0:32) Tremolo sponsor read(2:04) How Yasmin built noHack(3:15) Breaking down Yasmin's impressive resume(4:17) What sparked Yasmin's interest in security?(7:54) Yasmin's biggest challenge since starting noHack(11:05) How Zero Trust has evolved over the past decade(12:34) Balancing usability and security(15:43) The problems with role-based access and how Yasmin's work addresses it(19:31) Phishing schemes and AI's role in the future of security(23:14) Tremolo sponsor read(24:13) Yasmin's efforts to educate organizations on the dangers of phishing and poor security(29:31) "Security theater" and the lack of serious education(34:20) How to get people to take security seriously(39:37) Yasmin's opinions on third-party scanning vendors(43:17) How Yasmin would have handled the CrowdStrike attack(46:52) Where you can find more from YasminAbout Yasmin AbdiYasmin Abdi is the CEO and Founder of noHack, a cybersecurity company focused on delivering high-impact solutions for public and private (startups, & SMB) clients. Yasmin’s expertise spans enterprise security, secure software development, vulnerability and risk management, threat detection and intelligence, security assurance and education, and privacy best practices. Yasmin has also shared her knowledge at major industry platforms (featured on Forbes, Cisco, Voice of America) and has established herself as a leading voice in the cybersecurity space. Before launching noHack, Yasmin led global security and privacy initiatives at tech giants like Google, Meta, and Snap. With over seven years of experience, she played a pivotal role as a founding member of Meemo, an AI-powered social finance app later acquired by Coinbase for $95M.Links ReferencedYasmin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasminyabdi/Yasmin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yazabdi/?hl=enSponsorTremolo: http://fafo.fm/tremoloSponsor the FAFO Podcast!http://fafo.fm/sponsor

Kubernetes isn’t just a platform—it’s a revolution. On this episode of Fork Around and Find Out, Justin and Autumn sit down with Kubernetes co-creator Brian Grant to explore the origins of this game-changing technology. From Google’s internal tooling to the cloud-native juggernaut it is today, Brian takes us behind the scenes of Kubernetes’ evolution, including its roots in Borg and the creation of CNCF.Brian also opens up about his fascinating career, from debugging GPUs at PeakStream to improving Google’s threading systems. Along the way, he shares his candid thoughts on Terraform, GitOps, and the future of infrastructure management. We’re talking insider stories, tech critiques, and the cyclical nature of trends like AI—all packed into one unmissable episode.Brian is a visionary who’s shaped the cloud-native ecosystem as we know it. We can’t wait for you to hear his story and insights! Show Highlights(0:00) Intro(0:31) Tremolo Security sponsor read(2:42) Brian’s background(6:20) What it’s like working on something great but it not being the right time(9:17) How Brian’s work from the 2000s is still important today(11:16) Why Brian said ‘yes’ to Google after previously turning them down(12:59) The history of the FDIV bug(16:49) What Brian was doing when his old company was bought by Google(20:51) How Brian’s education helped him get started down this path(23:47) Brian’s jump from Borg to Kubernetes(32:27) The effect Kubernetes has had on the landscape of infrastructure and applications(35:48) Tremolo Security sponsor read(36:47) Times Brian has been frustrated at how people use Kubernetes(41:05) The patterns Brian notices thanks to his years in the tech industry(48:04) What Brian expects to see next as manual actions to make providers work to make a comeback(54:58) Reflecting on Brian’s serendipitous journey through the tech world(1:02:18) Where you can find more from BrianAbout Brian GrantBrian Grant is the CTO and co-founder of ConfigHub, pioneering a new approach to provisioning, deploying, and operating cloud applications and infrastructure. As the original lead architect of Kubernetes, Brian created its declarative configuration model (KRM) and tools like kubectl apply and kustomize. With over 30 years in high-performance and distributed computing, he’s held pivotal roles, including tech lead for Google’s Borg platform and founder of the Omega R&D project. A Kubernetes Steering Committee and CNCF Technical Oversight Committee member, Brian also boasts 15+ patents and a Ph.D. in Computer Science, shaping the future of cloud and computing innovation.Links ReferencedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bgrant0607/Twitter: https://x.com/bgrant0607BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bgrant0607.bsky.socialMedium: https://medium.com/@bgrant0607Hachyderm: https://hachyderm.io/@bgrant0607SponsorTremolo: http://fafo.fm/tremoloSponsor the FAFO Podcast!http://fafo.fm/sponsor

Kelsey Hightower, a former Google engineer and Kubernetes advocate, shares his journey through 25 years in tech. He discusses the importance of authenticity and trust in the industry, alongside the surprising reasons behind Google’s product cancellations. Kelsey emphasizes the need for curiosity and problem-solving skills in tech, critiques the churn-and-burn culture, and reveals his post-Twitter perspective. With insights into community dynamics and the evolving nature of tech roles, Kelsey inspires listeners to embrace genuine communication and continuous learning.

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