Talking Innovation

Gartner estimates by 2023, more than 70% of global organizations will be running more than two containerized applications in production. Containers and container technologies such as kubernetes are some of the hottest cloud technologies today. My guest on this special tenth episode of TalkingCloud is long-time cyber security veteran, Neil Gehani. Not only does Neil have years of technical expertise in traditional security technologies, Neil has been working with and has been focused exclusively on cloud and container technology for the past several years. Hear Neil's keen insights into this new trend in cloud computing including his top recommendations and his top concerns.

This episode goes 'across the pond' to the UK to speak with managing director and co-owner of cloud distributor, e92cloud located in London, England, Sam Murdoch. After years of experience in the channel and working with customers, partners and vendors, Sam decided to take a shot at distribution and to do it 'his way!' e92cloud is exclusively focused on cloud, and in particular public cloud. They, just like TalkingCloud, are focused on all things cloud, with an emphasis on cloud security. e92cloud sells and distributes solutions to secure, protect and properly utilize public clouds including containers and functions. In this episode, Sam offers sage advice for cloud security vendors seeking to establish and build their business in the UK.

Roll up your sleeves! In this episode I speak with Jon Freeman. I've known Jon for many years...I actually hired Jon (when he was only 19!!) and he was an amazing asset then and still is today. Jon has a unique blend of high technical knowledge, broad business acumen, and the ability to articulate business value to management, as it relates to technical choices and decisions a company makes. I hope you enjoy this episode.

It's always a pleasure having the opportunity to speak with a genuine expert and Sean Ventura is truly a cloud security expert. Sean has filled virtually every possible role in the chain of command leading to his current role, Chief Information Security Officer for a 'cloud native' company, Atmosera.  In this episode you'll hear Sean's recommendation for the three things you MUST do before moving your workloads into the public cloud...and much, much more.

Evan has some great insights and commentary on the state of the cloud today and why we can expect to see a 'repatriation' in the coming years with regard to data ownership, residency and compliance. He also explains why his dad just wasn't satisfied with his answers when he asked Evan, "where is this cloud?" ...at least not until Evan just told him, "it's in New Jersey."

Jay and I discuss how the 'blast radius' of technology knowledge is wide however, it's not 'deep' like in years past. This has it's benefits, and consequences. For example, Jay describes an exchange with a computer science intern who, when instructed to "ping local host" didn't know what it meant!

Tanya has years for development experience from her many years as a developer for the Canadian government. She spent time at Microsoft and now is building her own company. Hear Tanya reveal some of the common errors and mistakes developers make when they move from on-premise to public cloud.

After six years with TJX, Sanjay founded his own cloud-based security company, SmartHive. Hear why Sanjay started his company, why it has to be cloud based, and what he feels the cloud offers to the future of cyber security.

Kevin is quick to point to the fact traditional on-premise knowledge and familiarity falls short when moving to public cloud. Organizations need to either grow or procure cloud expertise (either internally or externally) in order to minimize errors and failures.

Welcome to TalkingCloud!

Hear why Patrick believes we've created our own challenges through years of hyper-specialization and creating silos in the business. Additionally, Patrick points out most companies refresh their technology every few years but, we're not doing the same with our people and their knowledge of current technology.