EP 509 | JANUARY 13, 2025

FCC to Raise Funds for Rip-and-Replace of Chinese Telco Gear; Billionaire Space Race Takes Off

Take a Network Break! This week we discuss the FCC propsing a spectrum auction to raise money to help US telcos rip out Chinese network equipment--even though there's no evidence that equipment led to Chinese intrusions. We also cover Intel chasing the AI desktop market with new chips, Gluware getting bought by private equity, Blue Origin preparing to take a big step in the billionaire space race, and more tech news. | LISTEN NOW

EP045 | JANUARY 13, 2025

Reducing the Risk of Compromised Digital Certificates with CAA and Certificate Transparency

Transport Layer Security (TLS) relies on certificates to authenticate Web sites and enable encryption. On today's Packet Protector we look at mechanisms that domain owners can take to ensure the validity of their digital certificates. More specifically, we cover Certification Authority Authorization (CAA) and Certificate Transparency (CT). Our guest is TLS expert Ed Harmoush. | LISTEN NOW

EP 084 | JANUARY 14, 2025

Make a Plan...and Change It!

Sometimes circumstances arise such that your IT plan, no matter how well conceived, just isn't right any more. On today’s Heavy Strategy, we explore how and why you should change a plan in the context of technology and business objectives. Changes might be small but keep you on the same course. Sometimes it means starting from scratch. We talk about how to recognize when a plan isn't working, how to pivot as circumstances evolve, and why clear communication and adaptability are key. | LISTEN NOW

EP 082 | JANUARY 15, 2025

Mastering Python One Bite At A Time

How do you master Python? One bite at a time. On today’s show we talk with Bob Belderbos, co-founder of PyBites, a community and learning platform for Python. Bob shares his philosophy for learning Python in small bites with practical exercises, hands-on learning, and daily coding for improvement. | LISTEN NOW

EP 009 | JANUARY 16, 2025

High Speed Ethernet Lanes Explained

On today’s episode, we’re explaining high-speed Ethernet lanes at the request of listener Matthew. We cover lanes, channels, and their physical representation in networking - think actual cables. We explain both 40Gb and 100Gb technologies and compare them to Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP). We also have a discussion on standards and practical implications for network design. Bonus material includes a deeper dive on the actual physical cables and their composition. | LISTEN NOW

EP 764 | JANUARY 17, 2025

Should You Pursue a Technical Leadership Role?

Do you think you have what it takes to be a manager? Should you go for it? Laura Santamaria, host of the Technically Leadership podcast, joins Ethan Banks to discuss those questions. They talk about the motivations for moving into a management role, the challenges of managing people, and the need to understand the business more deeply. They also examine the skill of communication (it is a skill and you can get better at it) and the importance of continuing education and mentorship. | LISTEN NOW