Episode 8 - Bytesized: Kubernetes, AI, Oracle, and More

In this byte-sized episode of DevSecOops, Tom and Scotti dive into recent developments from the Cordant office. Tom and Scotti unpack the power and pitfalls of modern tech trends, from Kubernetes to GenAI, and cloud resilience.

Kubernetes in Focus
Tom questions the complexity of Kubernetes, while Scotti defends its scalability and abstraction benefits. Drawing from both home labs and enterprise deployments, they highlight how managed services reduce friction, enabling cloud-agnostic architecture and better DevOps alignment.

OCI Incident & Lessons in Trust
Reflecting on a real-world project from Oracle, Scotti describes auditing IAM permissions at scale using Kubernetes. They dive into cultural lessons from a major Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) incident, advocating for transparency, not blame. Tom stresses that resilience comes from what we learn, not whom we blame.

AI: Game-Changer or Crutch?
AI adoption is accelerating, with tools like ChatGPT and Claude now embedded in workflows. Tom recounts a colleague building a mobile app with zero prior experience using AI alone. Scotti sees AI as a thought partner; great for learning, risky if misused.

⚠️ Ethics & Risk
AI’s potential is massive, but so are the dangers. Open-source LLMs trained on exploits pose real threats. As Scotti warns: “Like any security tool, it can be used for good or bad.”

️ Key Takeaway
Balance innovation with governance. Transparency, culture, and intent define how we build secure, resilient systems.