

This Week in Enterprise Tech (Audio)
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This Week in Enterprise Tech explores the complex, cutting edge world of enterprise technology. Hosted by Lou Maresca, TWiET features IT professionals explaining the ins and outs of enterprise solutions.
Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from our archives.
Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from our archives.
Episodes
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Sep 30, 2023 • 1h 6min
TWiET 563: Don't Drop Your File Drawers - SASE in the Enterprise, document archiving & file management
This episode of This Week in Enterprise Tech covers the convergence of networking and security with the emergence of SASE (secure access service edge), tips for navigating the document and file management landscape, and more enterprise tech stories.
A new Chrome 0-day is sending the Internet into a new chapter of Groundhog Day
DHS Calls Into Question Physical Security in Johnson Controls Cyberattack
Hikvision Intercoms Allow Snooping on Neighbors
Backdoored firmware lets China state hackers control routers with "magic packets"
On our Byte discussion the hosts explore the rise of SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) as organizations embrace cloud and hybrid environments. The hosts weigh how acquisitions like Cradlepoint & Ericom will shape the SASE-as-a-service market.
For the host roundtable, Lou Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curt Franklin talk about document archiving and file management systems. They trace the evolution from optical archives to today's mix of on-prem and cloud solutions. The hosts also debate when to build vs buy systems, and the promise of generative AI for archiving and searching documents.
Hosts: Louis Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curtis Franklin
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Sep 23, 2023 • 1h 6min
TWiET 562: Who Woulda Thunk Splunk? - Cisco to aquire Splunk, Intel's new neural processors
This episode of This Week in Enterprise Tech packs in analysis on Cisco's shocking $25 billion acquisition of Splunk and what it means for the cybersecurity ecosystem. Plus, Intel VP of Sales & Marketing Jason Kimrey joins to decode the company's groundbreaking new neural processors and innovations in chip design, and accelerating AI processing at the edge.
* Major vulnerabilities uncovered in Apple and Google image libraries - despite patches, blindspots remain
* Surge of cyberattacks originating from Middle East and Africa
* OpenAI unveils new AI image generator DALL-E 3 - balancing innovation with ethical concerns
* Cisco announced plans to buy Splunk in a monster $28B deal - how will this impact Splunk's products and rock-solid community?
* Jason Kimrey, VP of Sales & Marketing at Intel discuss announcements from Intel Innovation 2023 including new neural processors for offloading AI workloads, and how they are looking to advance Moore's Law.
Hosts: Louis Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curtis Franklin
Guest: Jason Kimrey
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Sep 16, 2023 • 1h 14min
TWiET 561: That Cloud Looks Like A Llama - Moving on from old protocols, accessible machine learning with Predibase
Dev Rishi, Co-founder and CEO of Predibase, shares insights into making machine learning accessible for organizations. He tackles the challenges of moving large language models into production while emphasizing privacy concerns that hinder adoption. The conversation delves into the gap between interest and deployment of AI technologies, advocating for open-source solutions and cost-effective strategies. Rishi also discusses the importance of upgrading outdated protocols and how emerging innovations like AI Copilot are transforming security operations.
Sep 9, 2023 • 1h 10min
TWiET 560: Vishing for compliments - Out-of-Band Management, Voice Network Security w/ Mutare
Guest Brian McDonald from Mutare shares insights on securing voice communications against rising cyber threats. Brian Chee explains out-of-band(OOBI) network management. The SEC's proposed cybersecurity disclosure rule pushes public companies to reveal incidents faster. Brian McDonald explains how Mutare is redefining voice communication security amid rising vishing and spoofing threats.
Sep 2, 2023 • 1h 4min
TWiET 559: Salesforcing AI - ISPs want Big Tech to fund broadband construction, AI for CRM with Salesforce
Ketan Karkhanis from Salesforce discusses trust and challenges with AI, as well as the impact of generative AI on sales. Other topics include the compromise of end-to-end encryption in the UK, cybercrime gangs, pros and cons of Java programming, the hacking of Airbnb accounts, and the debate on whether big tech firms should help fund broadband construction.
Aug 26, 2023 • 1h 9min
TWiET 558: You Got Your AI In My Enterprise - 2023 Black Hat and DefCon report, AI data analytics with Virtualitics
This week on This Week in Enterprise Tech, host Lou Maresca and co-hosts Curt Franklin and Brian Chee explore the key takeaways from the 2023 Black Hat and DEF CON cybersecurity conferences. They discuss the proliferation of AI, especially in relation to security. Guest Michael Amori, CEO of Virtualitics, talks about how AI is impacting data analytics and access.
Curtis Franklin shares highlights from Black Hat and DEFCON 2023, noting generative AI was the dominant theme across both events. He breaks down differences between classic and generative AI models, quantifying risk, and other topics like IoT/OT security.
IBM revealed Code Assistant for IBM Z, an AI code translation tool that can convert legacy COBOL code to Java. The hosts reflect on converting other legacy code, and the risks of AI-generated code.
Michael Amori explains how Virtualitics is using AI and data visualization to help enterprises explore and understand their data, serving as an "AI assistant" for analysts. He discusses responsible and ethical AI, maintaining privacy, the need for explainability, and Virtualitics' tools like Network Extractor.
Hosts: Louis Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curtis Franklin
Guest: Michael Amori
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Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 4min
TWiET 557: How Lucid Are Your Collaboration Tools? - ChatGPT copyright issues, visual collaboration with Lucid Software
Lucid Software's Chief Product Officer Dan Lawyer joins TWiET hosts to discuss their visual collaboration tools and integration of AI capabilities. Topics include a phishing campaign, challenges of AI infrastructure, cybersecurity in federal agencies, copyright issues with OpenAI's ChatGPT, intellectual property and web crawlers, Lucid's empowering visual collaboration, AI in collaborative tools and future perspectives, and how Lucid Software addresses help desk problems.
Aug 12, 2023 • 1h 7min
TWiET 556: Smart SaaS - Facial Recognition Lawsuit, AI-generated Fake Books, SaaS Management with Zylo
Ben Pippenger, Zylo co-founder and CSO sheds light on managing SaaS applications. Highlights: hacking fame-seeking teenagers, innocent pregnant woman jailed due to faulty facial recognition, AI-generated counterfeit books, wastage of SaaS licenses, complexities of software usage.
Aug 5, 2023 • 1h 12min
TWiET 555: AR and VR Grow Up Into XR - White House's National Cyber Workforce Strategy, Spatial Computing with IQXR
Researchers strengthen defenses against denial-of-service attack
Cult of the Dead Cow Hacktivists Give Life to 'Privacy-First' App Framework
Photoshop can now use generative AI to expand images Text prompts for AI are also available in over 100 languages.
US military battling cyber threats from within and without
White House Cyber Workforce Strategy: No Quick Fix for Skills Shortage
Michael "Hoff" Hoffman, Co-founder & CEO of IQXR, a Mesmerise Group Company, talks about extended reality(XR) and spatial computing in the enterprise and how the Apple Vision Pro could revolutionize the industry.
Hosts: Louis Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curtis Franklin
Guest: Michael "Hoff" Hoffman
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Jul 29, 2023 • 1h 15min
TWiET 554: Is AI The Next Spell Checker? - SEC wants cybersecurity experts in corporations, Erudit: AI for workplace wellbeing
Cloudflare Radar's new BGP origin hijack detection system
TSA Updates Pipeline Cybersecurity Requirements
AT&T and Verizon's ancient lead cables have US lawmakers demanding action
EFF: FBI Seizure of Mastodon Server Data is a Wakeup Call to Fediverse Users and Hosts to Protect their Users
Companies Must Have Corporate Cybersecurity Experts, SEC Says
Ricardo Michel Reyes, Chief Science Officer and Co-founder of Erudit talks about how AI can be used to help organizations build healthier work communities.
Hosts: Louis Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curtis Franklin
Guest: Ricardo Michel Reyes
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