Partially Redacted: Data, AI, Security, and Privacy

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Partially Redacted brings together leaders in engineering, data, AI, security, and privacy to share knowledge, best practices, and real world experiences. Each episode provides an in-depth conversation with an industry expert who dives into their background and experience. They’ll share practical advice and insights about the techniques, tools, and technologies that every company – and every technology professional – should know about. Learn from an amazing array of founders, engineers, architects, and leaders in the data and AI space. Subscribe to the podcast and join the community at https://skyflow.com/community to stay up to date on the latest trends in data and AI, and to learn what lies ahead.

  1. 09/11/2024

    Pseudoanonymization of Data with Jack Godau

    In this episode, Sean sat down with Jack Godau to dive deep into the world of pseudoanonymization. They started by discussing Jack's career trajectory working with highly sensitive data and how that experience shapes his engineering mindset. Jack shared how pseudoanonymization differs from anonymization, explaining its value for maintaining data utility while complying with stringent regulations like GDPR. Jack also walked us through the challenges and key components of building a pseudoanonymization engine, including the complexities of handling re-identification risks, ensuring scalability, and optimizing performance for large datasets. He shared insights on the trade-offs between data protection and usability, and whether building these systems in-house is worth the investment for startups. Finally, they explored where the field is heading, especially as data privacy concerns continue to grow.

    46 min

  2. 08/28/2024

    The Evolution of Certificate Management with Anchor Security's Ben Burkert

    In this episode, Sean sits down with Ben Burkert, Co-founder and CTO of Anchor, to dive into the world of certificate management and internal TLS. We explore how certificates and TLS function, the inherent difficulties in managing internal TLS certificates, and why nearly every engineer has a horror story related to it. Ben also shares insights into how Anchor is addressing these challenges and making internal TLS certificate management simpler and more reliable. Key Topics: Understanding Certificates and TLS: Basics of how certificates and TLS work. The role of TLS in securing internal communications. The Challenges of Internal TLS Certificate Management: Why managing internal TLS certificates is so difficult. Common pitfalls and challenges engineers face. Engineer Horror Stories: Real-world examples of certificate management gone wrong. The impact of these failures on teams and organizations. How Anchor is Fixing the Problem: Anchor’s approach to simplifying internal TLS certificate management. Key features and benefits of Anchor’s solution. If you've ever struggled with internal TLS certificates or are looking for a way to avoid the pain altogether, Ben’s expertise provides a clear path to overcoming the challenges of certificate management with a modern, reliable approach. Resources: https://anchor.dev/ https://lcl.host/

    40 min

  3. 08/14/2024

    What is a Data Lakehouse with Upsolver's Ori Rafael

    In this episode, we sit down with Ori Rafael, CEO and Co-founder of Upsolver, to explore the rise of the lakehouse architecture and its significance in modern data management. Ori breaks down the origins of the lakehouse and how it leverages S3 to provide scalable and cost-effective storage. We discuss the critical role of open table formats like Apache Iceberg in unifying data lakes and warehouses, and how ETL processes differ between these environments. Ori also shares his vision for the future, highlighting how Upsolver is positioned to empower organizations as they navigate the rapidly evolving data landscape.

    32 min

  4. 07/31/2024

    Top 10 Security Issues for LLM Applications with F5's Aubrey King

    In this episode, Sean Falconer is joined by Aubrey King, solutions architect and community evangelist at F5, to discuss the top 10 security issues for LLM applications. They explore critical threats such as prompt injections, insecure output handling, and training data poisoning, among others. Aubrey provides insights into why these issues arise, the attacks being observed, and the methods used to mitigate these risks. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in the security of large language models and their applications.

    52 min

  5. 07/17/2024

    Demystifying Data Warehouses with Felicis Ventures's Eric Flaningam

    In this episode, host Sean Falconer sits down with Eric Flaningam, a researcher at Felicis Ventures, to explore the fascinating world of data warehouses. They dive into the history, evolution, and future trends of data warehousing, shedding light on its importance. Key topics discussed include an overview of the article "A Primer on Data Warehouses," and the definition and key characteristics of data warehouses. They also cover the historical evolution and major milestones in data warehousing, the shift from batch processing to real-time data, and the convergence of data warehouses and SQL. Eric and Sean discuss the impact of unstructured and complex data, advancements in technology and their effect on data warehouses, and the technical architecture and components of a typical data warehouse. They share real-world benefits and use cases of data warehouses, common challenges in implementing and maintaining data warehouses, and future trends and the influence of AI and machine learning on data warehouses. For further reading, check out Eric Flaningam’s article, A Primer on Data Warehouses: https://www.generativevalue.com/p/a-primer-on-data-warehouses

    33 min

  6. 07/10/2024

    Practical Advice to Protecting Your Digital Self with Tim Jensen

    Join us as we chat with Tim Jensen, a privacy enthusiast, about personal online security. Tim shares his journey to becoming a privacy advocate and teacher and provides insights into the common mistakes people make with passwords. We discuss why passwords have persisted for over 60 years, the issues with current password creation methods, and the balance between complexity and usability. We also explore strategies to protect personal information beyond just using better passwords. Finally, Tim shares his thoughts on future approaches to password and identity protection.

    35 min

  7. 06/19/2024

    Keys to the Kingdom, Secrets Management with Doppler's Brian Vallelunga

    In this episode Sean welcomes Brian Vallelunga, CEO and founder of Doppler, to discuss secrets management. Brian shares the journey of founding Doppler, a company dedicated to securing sensitive data such as API keys and credentials. Sean and Brian discuss the nuances of secrets management, its distinction from password management, and the importance of dedicated services for safeguarding secrets. The episode also addresses the alarming rise in data breaches, common mistakes companies make, and essential practices for managing secrets effectively. Brian offers expert advice on protecting secrets, the necessity for secret rotation, and the future of secrets management.

    40 min

  8. 06/05/2024

    The Biggest Mistakes Companies Make with Their Data with RudderStack's Eric Dodds

    In this episode, Sean is joined by Eric Dodds, Head of Product Marketing at RudderStack, to dive into the world of data management, data pipelines, and common data mistakes. Eric shares his insights on when organizations should transition from basic tools like spreadsheets to a more sophisticated data stack, including data warehouses and modern tooling. They discuss the challenges businesses face in data management, specifically about coming up with a common set of definitions that an organization is aligned around. They also discuss how to address these issues, and the importance of secure handling of customer data. Eric also provides an overview of RudderStack, its open-source approach, and the value it brings to managing customer data. Eric shares a ton of practical advice on building and optimizing your data infrastructure.

    47 min
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Partially Redacted brings together leaders in engineering, data, AI, security, and privacy to share knowledge, best practices, and real world experiences. Each episode provides an in-depth conversation with an industry expert who dives into their background and experience. They’ll share practical advice and insights about the techniques, tools, and technologies that every company – and every technology professional – should know about. Learn from an amazing array of founders, engineers, architects, and leaders in the data and AI space. Subscribe to the podcast and join the community at https://skyflow.com/community to stay up to date on the latest trends in data and AI, and to learn what lies ahead.

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