In this episode, we dive into the world of MLOps, the engine behind secure and reliable AI/ML deployments. MLOps focuses on the lifecycle of machine learning models, ensuring they are developed and deployed efficiently and responsibly. With the explosion of ML applications, the demand for specialized tools has skyrocketed, highlighting the need for improved observability, auditing, and reproducibility. This shift necessitates an evolution in ML toolchains to address gaps in security, governance, and reliability. Jozu is a platform founded to tackle these very challenges by enhancing the collab ..read more

In this episode, Joice John, Senior Product Manager at Skyflow, joins the show to discuss the complexities of managing privacy and security with unstructured data. Joice explains what unstructured data is and its distinction from structured data, and then dives into the technologies that tackle these challenges. Joice discusses the unique privacy concerns and significant security risks unstructured data poses, highlighting why they're especially tough to mitigate. Sean and Joice also discuss the support modern data lakes offer for secure unstructured data management, alongside Skyflow’s soluti ..read more

Daniel Wong, Head of Security and Compliance at Skyflow, is back for his third appearance. Daniel discusses his extensive career at the forefront of security engineering, having worked with industry behemoths like Oracle, Salesforce, and CrowdStrike. He discusses the critical differences in security needs between large enterprises and smaller businesses, the evolution of security technologies, and the unique challenges of ensuring enterprise-grade compliance. Daniel shares his personal experiences and the innovative security features he helped pioneer, offering listeners an insider's view of w ..read more

This episode dives into how we can keep our texts and calls safe from scammers. Sean Falconer chats with Dave Erickson, the co-founder of Phound, which is redefining the way people connect and communicate. Dave shares why texts can easily get targeted by scams, how fraudsters hide their identity, and the tricks they use to trick people. Learn about the simple steps you can take to protect yourself from these scams. Dave also talks about how Phound is working to make our phone numbers safer by creating a self-managed contact card. Users of Phound only receive phone calls and SMS from approved c ..read more

In this episode Rishi Bhargava, Co-founder of Descope, joins the show to delve into the intricacies of authentication and identity management. Rishi, with his extensive experience in security, spanning from McAfee to Palo Alto Networks and co-founding Demisto and Descope, shares his insights on the evolution of the security landscape and the persistent challenges surrounding password-based security. Rishi elaborates on the longevity of passwords, their inherent security weaknesses, and the efforts to bolster their security, often at the expense of user convenience. The conversation shifts to e ..read more

In this episode Zena Obebe, the founder of Hill Redaction Services, joins the show to discuss the critical role of document redaction in maintaining privacy and security. Zena, an expert in the field, discusses the increasing demand for document redaction across various industries, particularly in legal and medical sectors.Document redaction, the process of obscuring sensitive information in documents, is vital for compliance with privacy laws and protecting personal data. Zena sheds light on the challenges organizations face in redacting documents, emphasizing the complexity and necessity of ..read more

In this episode, Sanjeev Sharma, Product Lead from Skyflow, joins the show to explore the complex landscape of payment data residency regulations in India, focusing on the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) 2018 mandate for local data storage and its impact on digital payments. The discussion covers the regulatory roles of RBI and NPCI, the challenges international businesses face in adapting to these regulations, and the implications for consumer data protection and business continuity. Sanjeev and Sean delve into the technical and operational hurdles companies encounter, such as interpreting intr ..read more

In this episode a stellar panel of privacy engineering experts delve into the evolving world of privacy engineering. Saima Fancy, Senior Privacy Specialist for Ontario Health, Jay Averitt, Privacy Product Manager and Engineer at Microsoft, and Mira Olson, Privacy Architect at Doordash, bring diverse perspectives from their extensive experience in the field. They kick off the discussion with personal introductions, shedding light on their roles and contributions to privacy engineering. Jay helps tackle the fundamental question, "What is a privacy engineer?" sparking a thoughtful debate. Mira bu ..read more

In this episode, Pramod Raghavendran, a privacy engineering expert with prior experience at Google and Coinbase, joins the show. Together, Sean and Pramod discuss the dynamic landscape of privacy engineering, addressing hot topics and changes since Pramod's last appearance. The conversation delves into the unique role of privacy engineers compared to security engineers, emphasizing collaboration between privacy and security teams. Pramod shares insights into how privacy functions intersect with security, governance, and data platforms. The episode also explores real-world examples, best practi ..read more

In this episode, we delve into developer experience (DX) and its pivotal role in data protection, security, and privacy. Ram Muthukrishnan, a product manager at Skyflow, joins the show again to share insights into DX's definition, the key elements of a great DX, and notable companies excelling in this domain. We explore the challenges developers face in implementing secure and privacy-respecting software, emphasizing the need to strike a balance between efficiency and robust security measures. The conversation extends to how a developer's role evolves when tasked with integrating privacy and s ..read more