Best Futuretech Podcasts (2023)

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The Cybersecurity of Quantum Computing: 6 Areas of Research 23:01

18h ago23:01

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Research and development of quantum computers continues to grow at a rapid pace. The U.S. government alone spent more than $800 million on quantum information science research in 2022. Thomas Scanlon, who leads the data science group in the SEI CERT Division, was recently invited to be a participant in the Workshop on Cybersecurity of Quantum Compu…

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User-Centric Metrics for Agile 31:41

13d ago31:41

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Far too often software programs continue to collect metrics for no other reason than that is how it has always been done. This leads to situations where, for any given environment, a metrics program is defined by a list of metrics that must be collected. A top-down, deterministic specification of graphs or other depictions of data required by the m…

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The Product Manager’s Evolving Role in Software and Systems Development 24:19

20d ago24:19

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In working with software and systems teams developing technical products, Judy Hwang, a senior software engineer in the SEI CERT Division, observed that teams were not investing the time, resources and effort required to manage the product lifecycle of a successful product. These activities include thoroughly exploring the problem space by talking …

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Measuring the Trustworthiness of AI Systems 19:27

2M ago19:27

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The ability of artificial intelligence (AI) to partner with the software engineer, doctor, or warfighter depends on whether these end users trust the AI system to partner effectively with them and deliver the outcome promised. To build appropriate levels of trust, expectations must be managed for what AI can realistically deliver. In this podcast f…

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Actionable Data in the DevSecOps Pipeline 31:58

3M ago31:58

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In this podcast from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute, Bill Nichols and Julie Cohen talk with Suzanne Miller about how automation within DevSecOps product-development pipelines provides new opportunities for program managers (PMs) to confidently make decisions with the help of readily available data. As in commercial co…

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Insider Risk Management in the Post-Pandemic Workplace 47:34

3M ago47:34

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In the wake of the COVID pandemic, the workforce decentralized and shifted toward remote and hybrid environments. In this podcast from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI), Dan Costa, technical manager of enterprise threat and vulnerability management, and Randy Trzeciak, deputy director of Cyber Risk and Resilience, …

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An Agile Approach to Independent Verification and Validation 31:57

4M ago31:57

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Independent verification and validation (IV&V) is a significant step in the process of deploying systems for mission-critical applications in the Department of Defense (DoD). In this podcast from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI), Justin Smith, senior Agile transformation leader in the SEI Software Solutions Divisi…

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Zero Trust Architecture: Best Practices Observed in Industry 27:53

4M ago27:53

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Zero trust architecture has the potential to improve an enterprise’s security posture. There is still considerable uncertainty about the zero trust transformation process, however, as well as how zero trust architecture will ultimately appear in practice. Recent executive orders have accelerated the timeline for zero trust adoption in the federal s…

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Automating Infrastructure as Code with Ansible and Molecule 39:38

5M ago39:38

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In Ansible, roles allow system administrators to automate the loading of certain variables, tasks, files, templates, and handlers based on a known file structure. Grouping content by roles allows for easy sharing and reuse. When developing roles, users must deal with various concerns, including what operating system(s) and version(s) will be suppor…

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Identifying and Preventing the Next SolarWinds 46:04

6M ago46:04

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In this podcast from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI), Gregory J. Touhill, director of the SEI CERT Division, talks with principal researcher Suzanne Miller about the 2020 attack on Solar Winds software and how to prevent a recurrence of another major attack on key systems that are in widespread use. Solar Winds i…

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A Penetration Testing Findings Repository 25:47

6M ago25:47

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In this podcast from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Marisa Midler and Samantha Chaves, penetration testers with the SEI’s CERT Division, talk with Suzanne Miller about a penetration-testing repository that they helped to build. The repository is a source of information for active directory, phishing, mobile tech…

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Understanding Vulnerabilities in the Rust Programming Language 36:45

6M ago36:45

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While the memory safety and security features of the Rust programming language can be effective in many situations, Rust’s compiler is very particular on what constitutes good software design practices. Whenever design assumptions disagree with real-world data and assumptions, there is the possibility of security vulnerabilities–and malicious softw…

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We Live in Software: Engineering Societal-Scale Systems 39:31

7M ago39:31

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Societal-scale software systems, such as today’s commercial social media platforms, are among the most widely used software systems in the world, with some platforms reporting billions of daily active users. These systems have created new mechanisms for global communication and connect people with unprecedented speed. Despite the numerous benefits …

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Secure by Design, Secure by Default 54:05

7M ago54:05

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In this podcast from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Gregory J. Touhill, director of the SEI CERT Division, talks with Suzanne Miller about secure by design, secure by default, a longstanding tenet of the work of the SEI and CERT in particular. The SEI has been in the forefront of secure software development, pro…

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Key Steps to Integrate Secure by Design into Acquisition and Development 48:50

7M ago48:50

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Secure by design means performing more security and assurance activities earlier in the product and system lifecycles. A secure-by-design mindset addresses the security of systems during the requirements, design, and development phases of lifecycles rather than waiting until the system is ready for implementation. The need for a secure-by-design mi…

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An Exploration of Enterprise Technical Debt 25:56

8M ago25:56

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Like all technical debt, enterprise technical debt consists of choices expedient in the short term, but often problematic over the long term. In enterprise technical debt, the impact reaches beyond the scope of a single system or project. Because ignoring enterprise technical debt can have significant consequences, software and systems architects s…

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The Messy Middle of Large Language Models 33:46

8M ago33:46

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The recent growth of applications that leverage large language models, including ChatGPT and Copilot, has spurred reactions ranging from fear and uncertainty to adoration and lofty expectations. In this podcast from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute, Jay Palat, senior engineer and technical director of AI for mission, an…

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An Infrastructure-Focused Framework for Adopting DevSecOps 43:35

9M ago43:35

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DevSecOps practices, including continuous-integration/continuous-delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, enable organizations to respond to security and reliability events quickly and efficiently and to produce resilient and secure software on a predictable schedule and budget. Despite growing evidence and recognition of the efficacy and value of these practic…

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Software Security in Rust 18:09

9M ago18:09

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Rust is growing in popularity. Its unique security model promises memory safety and concurrency safety, while providing the performance of C/C++. In this podcast from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI), David Svoboda and Joe Sible, both engineers in the SEI’s CERT Division, talk with principal researcher Suzanne Mil…

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EP76: The changing face of measurement maturity 34:01

9M ago34:01

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Our guest this week is MD of iProspect, Clare Trafankowska and Head of Measurement Council IAB SA. According to Clare we are at the precipice of measurement and data and if we don’t act now, businesses will not be sustainable in the future. Marketers and business needs to speak the same language if marketing is going to progress along the measureme…

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Improving Interoperability in Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure with Vultron 51:16

10M ago51:16

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Coordinated vulnerability disclosure (CVD) begins when at least one individual becomes aware of a vulnerability, but it can’t proceed without the cooperation of many. Software supply chains, software libraries, and component vulnerabilities have evolved in complexity and have become as much a part of the CVD process as vulnerabilities in vendors’ p…

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EP75: Brands tapping into AR with Johan and Chris 41:51

10M ago41:51

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In this episode, we'll be tackling the subject of Augmented Reality or AR as we know it and how brands can tap into the AR space in creative immersive engaging experiences. I am talking to two leading experts Johan Walters, a Digital Marketing and Augmented Reality Professional. Johan has worked with both Agencies and Brands over the last 10 years …

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Asking the Right Questions to Coordinate Security in the Supply Chain 31:11

10M ago31:11

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In this podcast from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI), Dr. Carol Woody, a principal researcher in the SEI's CERT Division, talks with Suzanne Miller about the SEI’s newly released Acquisition Security Framework, which helps programs coordinate the management of engineering and supply-chain risks across system comp…

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Securing Open Source Software in the DoD 35:33

10M ago35:33

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In this podcast from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI), Scott Hissam, a researcher within the SEI’s Software Solutions Division who works on software assurance in Department of Defense (DoD) systems, talks with Linda Parker Gates, initiative lead for the SEI’s Software Acquisition Pathways, about the use of free an…

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A Model-Based Tool for Designing Safety-Critical Systems 48:43

12M ago48:43

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In this podcast from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI), Dr. Sam Procter and Lutz Wrage, researchers with the SEI, discuss the Guided Architecture Trade Space Explorer (GATSE), a new SEI-developed model-based tool to help with the design of safety-critical systems. The GATSE tool allows engineers to evaluate more de…

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Managing Developer Velocity and System Security with DevSecOps 32:55

1y ago32:55

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In aiming for correctness and security of product, as well as for development speed, software development teams often face tension in their objectives. During a recent customer engagement that involved the development of a continuous-integration (CI) pipeline, developers wanted to develop features and deploy to production, deferring non-critical bu…

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The Cybersecurity of Quantum Computing: 6 Areas of Research 23:01

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User-Centric Metrics for Agile 31:41

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The Product Manager’s Evolving Role in Software and Systems Development 24:19

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Measuring the Trustworthiness of AI Systems 19:27

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Actionable Data in the DevSecOps Pipeline 31:58

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Insider Risk Management in the Post-Pandemic Workplace 47:34

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An Agile Approach to Independent Verification and Validation 31:57

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Zero Trust Architecture: Best Practices Observed in Industry 27:53

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Automating Infrastructure as Code with Ansible and Molecule 39:38

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Identifying and Preventing the Next SolarWinds 46:04

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A Penetration Testing Findings Repository 25:47

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Understanding Vulnerabilities in the Rust Programming Language 36:45

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We Live in Software: Engineering Societal-Scale Systems 39:31

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Secure by Design, Secure by Default 54:05

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Key Steps to Integrate Secure by Design into Acquisition and Development 48:50

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An Exploration of Enterprise Technical Debt 25:56

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The Messy Middle of Large Language Models 33:46

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An Infrastructure-Focused Framework for Adopting DevSecOps 43:35

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Software Security in Rust 18:09

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EP76: The changing face of measurement maturity 34:01

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Improving Interoperability in Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure with Vultron 51:16

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EP75: Brands tapping into AR with Johan and Chris 41:51

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Asking the Right Questions to Coordinate Security in the Supply Chain 31:11

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Securing Open Source Software in the DoD 35:33

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A Model-Based Tool for Designing Safety-Critical Systems 48:43

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Managing Developer Velocity and System Security with DevSecOps 32:55

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