EP 470 | MARCH 18, 2024

NetBox Labs Adds On-Prem Support; ASML Vs. The Netherlands

We discuss a new on-prem version of NetBox Labs’ source-of-truth software with enterprise support, why Selector AI is adding an LLM to its operations and observability product, and whether a new web application firewall from Cloudflare can protect LLMs against malicious prompts. Plus much more. | LISTEN NOW

MARCH 18, 2024

Protecting Connected Medical Devices With Palo Alto Networks IoT Security

Medical devices are an essential element of patient care. They’re also network-connected devices that need resilient connectivity and security. On today’s Tech Bytes we examine the challenges of supporting and securing connected medical devices, including threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory frameworks. We’ll also discuss strategies and best practices to manage medical device risks and ensure the confidentiality of patient data. We’re sponsored by Palo Alto Networks. Our guest is Tapan Mehta, Global Leader, Healthcare Strategy & Solutions at Palo Alto Networks. | LISTEN NOW

EP 006 | MARCH 19, 2024

Effective Security for Small IT Shops

This episode is for IT professionals who work in small- to medium-sized businesses and are expected to handle cybersecurity on top of issues like “my camera isn’t working on Zoom.” Guest Joe Stern has been filling this role for an 80-person company for almost 30 years. We talk about how he prioritizes risks, security tools he relies on, and how building a positive IT culture pays off with end users. He also shares lessons learned: do the barn chores, offer password glow-up sessions, give out good contest prizes, and much more. Plus, Jennifer “JJ” Minella and Drew Conry-Murray cover the top headlines in cybersecurity.  | LISTEN NOW

EP 068 | MARCH 19, 2024

What’s the Point of Having a Tech Strategy?

What does having a tech strategy actually do for an organization? In today’s episode, Greg and Johna highlight how a good tech strategy benefits a company: creates a foundation of first principles, reduces bias in vendor decisions, better allocates human resources, kills bad ideas, sunsets projects, and makes meetings a little more enjoyable and harmonious. Plus, Greg teaches us what “bike shedding” and “tar traps” are. | LISTEN NOW

EP 058 | MARCH 20, 2024

The Story of containerlab with Roman Dodin (Part 2)

Welcome back for Part 2 of Eric’s interview with Roman Dodin, co-creator of containerlab. Roman describes containerlab as a “lab as code” tool that quickly and easily creates virtual networking topologies. With increased automation and containerization in network engineering, the tool’s popularity has exploded. We talk about how folks contribute to containerlab’s development and what the future holds for it. | LISTEN NOW

EP 237 | MARCH 20, 2024

Managing Medical IoT Devices on AWS

Randy Horton from Orthogonal and Ian Sutcliffe from AWS discuss the complexities of supporting regulated medical devices in the cloud. They explore the challenges of adhering to regulations, the importance of security, and the need for robust frameworks. The conversation highlights the non-prescriptive nature of regulations, encouraging best practices rather than specific technologies. They emphasize the importance of risk-based approaches, chaos engineering, and continuous compliance driven by regulations. The speakers advocate for collaboration among industry stakeholders and regulatory bodies to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medical devices. They also invite listeners to connect and access further resources on the topic. | LISTEN NOW

EP 147 | MARCH 21, 2024

The Network Engineering Advantages of IPv6

For years, Johannes Weber has heard network engineers around the world repeat the myth that IPv6 is more of a hassle than IPv4. So he made a list: “Why IPv6 is better than IPv4.” Don’t worry, solving global address exhaustion isn’t on it. In this episode, Johannes goes over his list with precision and passion while Scott and Tom cheer him on. Tune in to hear Johannes cover IPv6’s fixed prefix boundary for subnetting, scalability without reconfiguration, clarity in network addressing, and more. | LISTEN NOW

EP 726 | MARCH 22, 2024

From Automation to Orchestration for a FinTech Network

Fiserv is one of the largest payment processors in the world, handling 70 to 80% of all global financial transactions. Its network is critical to the business. The organization knew it needed network automation, but early attempts got some things wrong. On today’s Heavy Networking we talk about how Fiserv worked through these challenges to get functioning automation off the ground. This led to a need to get beyond automation to orchestration, which is where sponsor Itential comes in. We talk with Michael Wynston, Director Network Architecture and Automation at Fiserv; and Chris Wade, the CTO and co-founder of Itential. | LISTEN NOW

EP 023 | MARCH 22, 2024

The Best of WLPC 2024 Phoenix

The Wireless LAN Professionals organization just had its 10th annual conference and who better to break it down than WLPC founder (and Heavy Wireless host) Keith Parsons and friend of the show Ferney Munoz. They review their favorite presentations as well as heartwarming moments. | LISTEN NOW