Rock the Prototype - Software development & Prototyping

Rock the Prototype - Software development & Prototyping

Rock the Prototype - Software Development & Prototyping is your podcast about exciting topics like software development, prototyping, software architecture, cloud, DevOps and much more. 

 We offer practical tips and insights for software developers and tech enthusiasts of all experience levels. Learn how to generate creative ideas, prototype innovative software and successfully implement software projects. 
 Rock the Prototype - Software Development & Prototyping: The Podcast for Practical Tips and Insights Subscribe to the Rock the Prototype Podcast now and let's rock the world of software development together! For more information, visit https://rock-the-prototype.com

  1. Episode 12 - SolarWinds Hack: The Invisible Cyber Theft

    3D AGO

    Episode 12 - SolarWinds Hack: The Invisible Cyber Theft

    Software Development in the Context of Cybersecurity & Protection Against Hackers and Cybercrime SolarWinds Hack: The Invisible Cyber Theft 🌐 Software development in the context of cybersecurity & protection against hackers and cybercrime 💡 Topics include: ✅ Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) ✅ Software vulnerabilities and deployment risks ✅ The Kerckhoffs Principle in modern cybersecurity ✅ Supply chain attacks as the new risk frontier ✅ How to build resilient and secure development structures ❇️ Welcome and a brief introduction to the topic. ❇️ SolarWinds Hack – A quick overview of the known facts: ❇️ Explanation of the events surrounding the SolarWinds Hack Timeline of key discoveries and public disclosures. Who is behind the SolarWinds Hack? ❇️ Discussion of the suspected attackers and their motives. Insights into the investigations and the current situation. How was the cyberattack discovered? ❇️ The story behind how the hack was uncovered. The role of IT security teams and whistleblowers. Details on the "Sunburst" backdoor: Technical analysis of the Sunburst backdoor. How the backdoor works and why it’s so dangerous. ❇️ Vulnerabilities in software: How do software vulnerabilities emerge, and how can they lead to incidents like these? ❇️ How secure are our systems and data really? A critical assessment of current security measures in companies and government agencies. Software vulnerabilities in the development process: Best practices for preventing such weaknesses. ❇️ Applying Kerckhoffs's Principle in modern cybersecurity: → See also: https://rock-the-prototype.com/en/cryptography/kerckhoff-principle/ The relevance of Kerckhoffs’s Principle for IT security. How this principle is applied today — and what it means for key secrecy. Maximum IT security and robust protection through transparency: ❇️ Arguments for more transparency in security architecture. - Examples of how transparency can help improve security. - Secure source code – Why deployment and secure data flows are the real battlegrounds of cybersecurity: - Why secure source code matters so much. - Discussion of deployment strategies and secure data flows. Support us: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating. 💕 👉 Subscribe now to the Rock the Prototype Podcast 👈 so you don’t miss an episode. Let’s rock software development & prototyping together! 🚀 Also visit our website 👉 https://rock-the-prototype.com to learn more about the podcast and explore other exciting topics in our blog 👀 https://rock-the-prototype.com/blog/ or in our wiki 📌 https://rock-the-prototype.com/wiki/ 💕 We have loads of valuable content for you. 🖖 We’d love to hear your feedback 💌 and suggestions 💬. Stay tuned for your next Rock the Prototype Podcast episode! Follow us on: ✅ YouTube ✅ LinkedIn

    32 min
  2. Episode 11 - The dark side of data: Beyond the binary - Cybercrime Podcast

    12/29/2024

    Episode 11 - The dark side of data: Beyond the binary - Cybercrime Podcast

    👁 Dive into the hidden depths of the digital world with us. 🌐 From secret networks to the most sophisticated cyberattacks 💰 - discover a gripping story including a comprehensive fact analysis for background information. 👀 ❇️ IT security is not only explained here, but experienced. ❇️ Ready for a journey beyond the binary? ❇️ Today we are daring to conduct a very special experiment. Quite prototypical, so to speak! ✨ As we are always looking for innovative approaches at 'Rock the Prototype', today we are combining storytelling with the latest technology. ⭐️ Imagine a world where the boundaries between reality and bits and bytes are blurred, where cybercriminals are omnipresent and IT security is more of a priority than ever before. 🎧 In this Rock the Prototype podcast episode, we dive into an exciting cybercrime story, combining fact with fiction. But before we start, a little hint: Our story today is not only meant to entertain you, but also to inform you. 🎬 We want to use an innovative infotainment approach to bring you closer to the topic of cybercrime and IT security and raise awareness of IT security. 🤫 The title “The Dark Side of Data: Beyond the Binary” deliberately has a certain duality. It is a deliberate reference to the depth and complexity of IT security and cybercrime. So, buckle up and join us in this prototypical experiment! 🤗 👩‍💻 👨‍💻 Rock the Prototype Community: 👉 Connect with our Rock the Prototype Community via our Discord server and exchange ideas and questions with like-minded people. 👉 [**Discord**](https://bit.ly/46CUolJ) 👈 ❇️ In-depth understanding of tech: 👉 IT security: you will learn how cyber attacks work and which protective measures are effective. 🙋‍♂️Ich I'm Sascha Block, IT architect and your guide and moderator, giving you an insight into what to expect in the upcoming episodes. 👉**Subscribe to the Rock the Prototype Podcast**👈 now so you never miss an episode. So, let's rock software development & prototyping together! Also visit our **website** 👉 [https://rock-the-prototype.com](https://rock-the-prototype.com) to learn more about the podcast and read more exciting topics in our **blog**👀[https://rock-the-prototype.com/blog/](https://rock-the-prototype.com/blog/) or in our **wiki**📌[https://rock-the-prototype.com/wiki/](https://rock-the-prototype.com/wiki/). 💕 We have lots more valuable content for you.🖖 We also look forward to your feedback 💌 and your suggestions 💬. Look forward to your next Rock the Prototype podcast episode! **Follow us also on:** ✅ [**YouTube**](https://youtube.com/@Rock-the-Prototype) ✅ [**LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sascha-block/) ✅ [**Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/rock_the_prototype/)

    35 min
  3. Episode 10 - Vuetify - UI Framework for Vue.js and Nuxt

    11/08/2023

    Episode 10 - Vuetify - UI Framework for Vue.js and Nuxt

    🎙️🚀 Get to know Vuetify - a very popular UI framework for Vue.js and Nuxt.💻🎙️ In this podcast episode of 'Rock the Prototype' we dive deep into the world of Vuetify, a powerful UI framework for Vue.js and Nuxt. Join us to discover how Vuetify offers you the full potential to revolutionize the design and development of your web apps. From the simple integration of UI components to the efficient implementation of complex designs - Vuetify offers a wealth of possibilities. We also take a look at the extensive component library and discuss how Vuetify simplifies and improves our development work. In addition, we will give you an exciting outlook on the next steps in our WebApp project. Put on your headphones, learn, grow with us and rock your projects! 👩‍💻 👨‍💻 Rock the Prototype Community: 👉 Connect with our Rock the Prototype Community via our Discord server and exchange ideas and questions with like-minded people. 👉 [**Discord**](https://bit.ly/46CUolJ) 👈 ❇️ Deep tech understanding: 👉 Learn how to improve the user experience of your Vue.js and Nuxt WebApp with Vuetify. **Join us and take your chance to learn more about web development and learn in detail how our WebApp is created. 🙋‍♂️Ich I'm Sascha Block, IT architect and your guide and host, giving you an insight into what to expect in the upcoming episodes. 👉**Subscribe to the Rock the Prototype Podcast**👈 now so you never miss an episode. So, let's rock software development & prototyping together! Also visit our **website** 👉 [https://rock-the-prototype.com](https://rock-the-prototype.com) to learn more about the podcast and read more exciting topics in our **blog**👀[https://rock-the-prototype.com/blog/](https://rock-the-prototype.com/blog/) or in our **wiki**📌[https://rock-the-prototype.com/wiki/](https://rock-the-prototype.com/wiki/). 💕 We have lots more valuable content for you.🖖 We also look forward to your feedback 💌 and your suggestions 💬. Look forward to your next Rock the Prototype podcast episode! **Also follow us on:** ✅ [**YouTube**](https://youtube.com/@Rock-the-Prototype) ✅ [**Discord**](https://bit.ly/46CUolJ) ✅ [**LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sascha-block-5785b9126/) ✅ [**Twitter**](https://twitter.com/rocktheprototyp) ✅ [**Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/rock_the_prototype/)

    22 min
  4. Episode 9 - The invisible force behind modern web applications: Why JavaScript engines are so powerful

    10/06/2023

    Episode 9 - The invisible force behind modern web applications: Why JavaScript engines are so powerful

    🚀 JavaScript Engines: The invisible magic of the web! 🌐 Discover how JavaScript engine technology powers modern web applications and shapes the future of web development. Tune in and dive into the world of JavaScript engines! 💻🎙️ 👩‍💻 👨‍💻 Rock the Prototype Community: 👉 Connect with our Rock the Prototype community through our Discord server and share ideas and questions with your peers. 👉 [**Discord**](https://bit.ly/46CUolJ) 👈 ❇️ Deep Tech Understanding: 👉 You will develop a deeper understanding of how JavaScript engines work and why they are so critical to modern web applications. ❇️ Optimization Techniques: 👉 Learn how JavaScript engines optimize your code to increase speed and performance, and how you can use these techniques in your own development. ❇️ Engine Landscape Insight: 👉 We'll take a look at the various JavaScript engines used in popular browsers and on servers, and understand their differences and strengths. ❇️ Future Outlook: 👉 You'll get a look at how the world of JavaScript engines will evolve in the future, including new technologies and trends. ❇️ Practical Application: 👉 Learn how to apply this knowledge in practice to build better web applications and improve the user experience. ❇️ Inspiration: 👉 This episode will inspire and encourage you to take full advantage of JavaScript engines and create innovative web applications. ❇️ Rock the Prototype Community: 👉 Connect with our Rock the Prototype community through our Discord server and share ideas and questions with like-minded people. 👉 [**Discord**](https://bit.ly/46CUolJ) 👈 🙌 Prepare to deepen your knowledge of the unseen force behind the internet and gain new skills for web development! 🚀💻🎙️ **Join us and take your chance to learn more about web development and learn in detail how our WebApp is created. 🙋‍♂️Ich I'm Sascha Block, IT Architect and your guide and host, and I'll give you an insight into what to expect in the upcoming episodes. 👉**Subscribe to the Rock the Prototype Podcast**👈 now so you never miss an episode. So, let's rock software development & prototyping together!🚀 Also, visit our **website** 👉 [https://rock-the-prototype.com](https://rock-the-prototype.com) to learn more about the podcast and read more exciting topics in our **blog**👀[https://rock-the-prototype.com/blog/](https://rock-the-prototype.com/blog/) or in our **wiki**📌[https://rock-the-prototype.com/wiki/](https://rock-the-prototype.com/wiki/). 💕 We have a lot more valuable content for you.🖖 We also appreciate your feedback 💌

    39 min
  5. Episode 8 - IT Security in Software Development - Podcast Interview with Vladyslav Cherednychenko

    09/06/2023

    Episode 8 - IT Security in Software Development - Podcast Interview with Vladyslav Cherednychenko

    🎙️ Tune in to our latest Rock the Prototype Podcast - 👁 👉 "IT Security in Software Development 👩‍💻 👨‍💻 with Vladyslav Cherednychenko"👈 🎙️ In today's podcast episode, we focus on IT security 👀 and have an expert as a guest who makes an indispensable contribution to one of Europe's largest e-commerce companies with his 🛡 IT security measures. Vladyslav is Head of IT Security Engineering at About You - the fastest growing e-commerce startup in Europe and the first Unicorn in Hamburg. With nearly a decade of experience in IT, he uses the knowledge he has gained to protect the company from cyber threats while maintaining a high growth rate. Be excited to hear what you can expect in the following minutes. This Rock the Prototype podcast episode is once again packed with valuable insights for you. Here's what you can expect in this podcast episode: In addition to the value proposition of IT security for any organization, you will learn what tasks and measures IT security experts contribute. We highlight the different roles and functions of IT security specialists and give you valuable insights into effective IT security measures. Podcast episode of the Rock the Prototype Podcast. Topic focus: ➡️ IT-Security ❇️ Strategies for more IT security ❇️ Roles and Functions in IT Security Teams ❇️ Pentesting and IT Security to Improve Software Development ❇️ Protecting the IT infrastructure ❇️ IT security and its benefits for any organization. IT security and digital transformation via cloud technologies and containerization require a radical realignment of previous IT strategies.

    51 min
  6. Episode 7 - Agile Testing - Podcast Interview with Lisi Hocke - The Key Role for Successful Software Development

    08/24/2023

    Episode 7 - Agile Testing - Podcast Interview with Lisi Hocke - The Key Role for Successful Software Development

    🎙️ Tune in to our latest Rock the Prototype podcast episode: "Agile Testing - The Key Role for Successful Software Development" 🚀 Are you ready to unravel the secrets behind seamless software development? Join this valuable podcast Interview as we dive into the world of agile testing with the insightful Lisi Hocke 🌟 In this podcast episode, we explore agile testing strategies, roles and functions within an agile testing team, and the dynamic world of testing methodologies. 🧪🔍 Discover how to harness the power of agile test management and test planning to elevate your software quality 📊🚀 Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to the coding scene, this episode promises valuable insights to boost your understanding of agile testing 🧠💡 Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation as we decode the essential elements of agile testing with Lisi Hocke 🎧✨ Tune in now to level up your software development game! 🚀🎉 🤗 Stay Connected: Guest: ➡️ Lisi Hocke - Agile Testing Expert, Quality Enthusiast, and Blogger. ⬅️ Lisi found tech as her place to be in 2009 and grew as a specialized generalist ever since. She's passionate about the whole-team approach to holistic testing and quality and enjoys experimenting and learning continuously. Building great products which deliver value together with great people motivates her and lets her thrive. Having received a lot from communities, she's paying it forward by sharing her stories and learning in public. She posts on social media under her usual handle of "lisihocke" and blogs 👉 https://www.lisihocke.com 👈. In her free time, she plays indoor volleyball or delves into computer games and stories of all kinds. Clear recommendation for this podcast episode! 😃 🎙️🚀 Host: Sascha Block - IT architect & initiator of Rock the Prototype 🚀🎙️ Visit our *website* 👉 https://rock-the-prototype.com 👈 Have questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at info@rock-the-prototype.com Tune in to this informative episode to unravel the vital role of Agile Testing in achieving seamless and high-quality software development. Don't miss out on actionable insights and expert advice shared by our guest, Lisi Hocke. Happy listening and stay tuned for more discussions around software development and prototyping on Rock the Prototype! 🚀🎙️ 👉**Subscribe to the Rock the Prototype Podcast**👈 now so you never miss an episode. So, let's rock software development & prototyping together!🚀 Beside our **website** 👉 https://rock-the-prototype.com learn more about us and our podcast. More exciting topics in our BLOG 👀 https://rock-the-prototype.com/blog/ and in our WIKI📌 https://rock-the-prototype.com/wiki/. 💕 We have plenty more valuable content for you.🖖 We also welcome your feedback 💌 and suggestions 💬. Look forward to your next Rock the Prototype Podcast episode! **Follow us also on:** ✅ YouTube 📺 https://youtube.com/@Rock-the-Prototype ✅ Discord 💬 https://bit.ly/46CUolJ ✅ LinkedIn 🙋‍♂️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sascha-block-5785b9126/ ✅ X former Twitter 📡 https://twitter.com/rocktheprototyp ✅ Instagram 📱 https://www.instagram.com/rock_the_prototype/

    1h 10m
  7. Episode 6 - WebApp Prototyping with Nuxt.js & Vue.js

    08/11/2023

    Episode 6 - WebApp Prototyping with Nuxt.js & Vue.js

    This podcast episode provides you with the following valuable input to realize a WebApp with the Nuxt Framework: ✅ How to make important architecture decisions! ✅ Interoperability as an important decision criterion when choosing a technology. ✅ How to successfully design agile software development in practice ✅ Developing an innovative WebApp. ✅ Using feature boxing to introduce agile time management. ✅ How to use Jira and Confluence effectively as collaboration tools ✅ Making knowledge transparent and easily accessible ✅ How we establish a healthy error culture in an organization. ✅ How to realize the MVP of a WebApp with the Nuxt Framework. 🎙️ Dive into the fascinating world of software architecture and agile development in the latest episode of our podcast! 🚀🔊
 💡 How do you actually make those tricky architecture decisions that lay the foundation for every successful project? Don't worry, we have answers! 🏗️🏛️ 
🤝 Interoperability - the magic word when choosing the right technology. Learn how interoperability makes all the difference when it comes to creating seamless IT systems and user-centric software applications. 
🌀 Agile and successful - not a myth, but pure podcast content! We take you into the world of agile software development and show you how to bring it to life in practice. 
📱Our latest innovative WebApp will blow you away - it combines cutting-edge technologies with elegant design for an unbeatable user experience! 
⏳ In the age of deadlines and time pressure, we introduce you to our agile time management: Feature Boxing! Juggling tasks has never been so easy! 
🙌 Jira & Confluence - your heroes for better teamwork! Learn how to effectively use these collaboration tools to bring projects to life. 
📚 Knowledge, presented clearly and understandably: Learn how we make information transparent and thus accessible to everyone! 
🤷‍♀️ Error culture? But yes! ✌️Mit our transparent way of working, fear of mistakes is a thing of the past - instead, we welcome constructive learning and growth! 
🚀 From zero to WebApp hero! 👩‍💻👨‍💻 👉 We'll show you how to conjure up an MVP with the Nuxt Framework! Join us and become a development champion! Don't miss our latest podcast episode where we discuss all these exciting topics with concentrated expertise and a dash of humor. Stay tuned and don't miss an episode! 🎧🔔✨ 👉 Follow us also on: 💕 ✅ [**YouTube**](https://youtube.com/@Rock-the-Prototype) ✅ [**Discord**](https://bit.ly/46CUolJ) ✅ [**LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sascha-block-5785b9126/) ✅ [**Twitter**](https://twitter.com/rocktheprototyp) ✅ [**Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/rock_the_prototype/)

    40 min
  8. Episode 5 - Zero Trust - Beyond VPN: Why the Virtual Private Network is in the Shadow of Zero Trust

    07/06/2023

    Episode 5 - Zero Trust - Beyond VPN: Why the Virtual Private Network is in the Shadow of Zero Trust

    In this fifth Rock the Prototype Podcast episode, everything revolves around the revolutionary topic of 👁 IT security: Zero Trust🚦. We ask why the tried-and-true Virtual Private Network (VPN) is taking a back seat in the age of Zero Trust. Learn why implementing a Zero Trust approach requires new alternatives and how modern technologies can complement or even replace VPN. Dive into full of insights around IT and innovation. Sit back and enjoy our new Rock the Prototype podcast episode. **Follow us also on:** ✅ [**YouTube**](https://youtube.com/@Rock-the-Prototype) ✅ [**Discord**](https://bit.ly/46CUolJ) ✅ [**LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sascha-block-5785b9126/) ✅ [**Twitter**](https://twitter.com/rocktheprototyp) ✅ [**Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/rock_the_prototype/) **Topic: Zero Trust and its importance in IT security**. Introduction & welcome of the listeners **What is VPN?** ▶️ Explanation of VPN (Virtual Private Network) ▶️ Function and purpose of VPN ▶️ How does VPN work? **Description of the principle of VPN** operation ▶️ Encryption of data traffic by a VPN server ▶️ Common use cases for VPN **Security and data protection** ▶️ Access to geographically restricted content ▶️ Remote work and secure VPN connection in enterprises ▶️ Zero Trust and its principles **Introduction to the Zero Trust model** ▶️ Key principles: Verification and authentication, fine-grained access control, continuous monitoring and analysis, Zero Trust principle for every connection point ▶️ Limitations of VPN in the Zero Trust context. **Inherent trust assumption in VPN**. ▶️ Identity and device state assurance challenges. Scalability issues and limited granularity of access control in VPN ▶️ Limited visibility of traffic ▶️ Alternatives to VPN in the Zero Trust model. **Micro-segmentation and network segmentation**. ▶️ Software Defined Perimeter (SDP) ▶️ Identity and Access Management (IAM) **3 practical Zero Trust tips ** ▶️ Outlook next Rock the Prototype podcast episode ▶️ Summary of what was discussed ▶️ Conclusion We hope you had fun and gained exciting insights into Zero Trust. **Join us and take your chance to actively influence the development of our WebApp to make a fair impact in the content market!** Get involved in our open source initiative, actively shape our digital future and realize personal benefits such as expanding your knowledge and IT skills and for the entire community. Now is the right time to make a big difference. Join us and be part of this exciting change! 🙋‍♂️Ich I'm Sascha Block, IT Architect and your guide and moderator, and I'll give you an insight into what to expect in the upcoming episodes. 👉**Subscribe to the Rock the Prototype Podcast**👈 now so you never miss an episode. So, let's rock software development & prototyping together!🚀 Also, visit our **website** 👉 [https://rock-the-prototype.com](https://rock-the-prototype.com) to learn more about the podcast and read more exciting topics in our **blog**👀[https://rock-the-prototype.com/blog/](https://rock-the-prototype.com/blog/) or in our **wiki**📌[https://rock-the-prototype.com/wiki/](https://rock-the-prototype.com/wiki/). 💕 We have plenty more valuable content for you.🖖 We also welcome your feedback 💌 and suggestions 💬. Look forward to your next Rock the Prototype Podcast episode! ** 👉 Follow us also on: 👈** ✅ [**YouTube**](https://youtube.com/@Rock-the-Prototype) ✅ [**Discord**](https://bit.ly/46CUolJ) ✅ [**LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sascha-block-5785b9126/) ✅ [**Twitter**](https://twitter.com/rocktheprototyp) ✅ [**Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/rock_the_prototype/)

    36 min

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Rock the Prototype - Software Development & Prototyping is your podcast about exciting topics like software development, prototyping, software architecture, cloud, DevOps and much more. 

 We offer practical tips and insights for software developers and tech enthusiasts of all experience levels. Learn how to generate creative ideas, prototype innovative software and successfully implement software projects. 
 Rock the Prototype - Software Development & Prototyping: The Podcast for Practical Tips and Insights Subscribe to the Rock the Prototype Podcast now and let's rock the world of software development together! For more information, visit https://rock-the-prototype.com

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