WEI Tech Talk Podcast

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The WEI Tech Talk Podcast educates listeners on the latest technology news and trends. Special guests include the most renown leaders within the technology industry. WEI is an award-winning IT solutions provider focused on building quality, longstanding relationships with clients across many industries. For more than 35 years, WEI has developed, deployed, and delivered custom-tailored IT solutions for medium and large enterprises.

  1. 12/12/2025

    Introduction to Python and APIs | Episode 56

    In this virtual workshop, join WEI Junior DevOps Engineer Ben Heinze and dive into the power of APIs and identify how they can be leveraged for automation in system administration using Python.Explore what an API is, how it works and why Python is an excellent choice for writing scripts that interact with APIs. Practical workflows and use cases will be demonstrated, giving attendees real-world examples of how to use APIs and Python to streamline tasks. By the end of this session, you will understand the benefits of using APIs and Python to create automation scripts that can interact with your favorite tools and applications. You'll learn how to optimize system administration tasks, save time, and reduce the chance of human error with Python scripting.For WEI's complete DevOps for SysOps series, visit www.wei.com.

    49 min

  2. 12/02/2025

    PQC 101: Practical Paths to Quantum-Safe Security | Episode 55

    Join WEI Cybersecurity Solutions Architect Shawn Murphy and Blair Canavan, Thales Director of Alliances – PQC Portfolio, for an in-depth discussion on one of the most urgent topics facing CISOs and security leaders today: post-quantum cryptography (PQC).In this episode, Shawn and Blair break down what quantum-enabled threats mean for enterprise infrastructure, why classical cryptography (RSA, ECC) will eventually be deprecated, and how organizations can prepare for Y2Q the moment quantum computing becomes capable of breaking today’s encryption standards.Blair shares insights from 35 years in cybersecurity, including his early work with Symantec and hardware security modules, and explains why nation-states are already harvesting encrypted data today to decrypt later once quantum capabilities emerge (“Harvest Now, Decrypt Later”). The conversation also covers: The transition from classical algorithms to hybrid and full PQC modelsWhat CNSA 2.0 requires and why 2025 is a pivotal year for vendors and enterprisesWhy many device manufacturers, including major laptop providers, are already shipping PQC-safe firmware and chipsetsHow Thales is embedding PQC into real-world products from HSMs to identity smart cardsPractical guidance for CISOs on assessments, baselining, roadmaps, and avoiding “kick-the-can” procrastination on quantum readinessIf you're responsible for crypto risk mitigation, regulatory alignment, or long-term data protection, this episode delivers a clear, grounded view of what needs to happen now and why preparation can’t wait. For more information, visit wei.com/cybersecurity.

    41 min

  3. 11/17/2025

    Automating the SOC: Lessons from the Front Lines | Episode 54

    In this WEI Tech Talk episode, Shawn Murphy, Cybersecurity Solutions Architect at WEI, sits down with Patrick “PO” Orzechowski, Field CISO at Torq, for a candid conversation on what automation really means for modern Security Operations Centers. Drawing on more than two decades of front-line SOC leadership, Shawn and PO break down the realities of detection and response, the evolution of SOAR, and why automation is shifting from simple task execution to contextual, AI-driven decision support. Together, the experts explore: Why the core mission of the SOC still centers on visibility and control, despite expanding attack surfaces.How automation has progressed—from Perl scripts and early SOAR tools to today’s hyper-automation and agentic AI.The operational challenges of legacy playbooks, including edge-case overload and brittle integrations.How AI-powered enrichment, correlation, and human-in-the-loop workflows reduce analyst fatigue and enable faster, audit-ready response.Emerging concerns around AI identity management, model guardrails, and the long-term impact on the cybersecurity talent pipeline. If you’re a CISO, SOC leader, or risk owner looking to understand how automation reshapes MTTR, analyst workload, and long-term resilience, this discussion offers practical insight grounded in real-world experience. Learn more at wei.com/cybersecurity

    32 min

  4. 11/07/2025

    Introduction to Terraform | Episode 53

    As part of the WEI DevOps for SysOps workshop series, WEI DevOps Solutions Architect Daniel Perrinez introduces Terraform and its role in Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Designed for IT professionals managing infrastructure across on-prem and cloud environments, this workshop explores how Terraform simplifies infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and management across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Listeners will gain a foundational understanding of Terraform's configuration language (HCL), CLI commands, state files, and modules. The episode also examines how Terraform Cloud (HCP) improves collaboration, auditability, and governance, and how teams can use Terraform to manage not just infrastructure, but SaaS app configurations such as GitLab and Terraform Cloud itself. Whether you're building multi-environment infrastructure, evaluating hybrid/multi-cloud strategies, or looking to bring application configurations under version control, this session gives you actionable insights to bring back to your organization. What You’ll Learn: The difference between Configuration as Code and Infrastructure as Code Key Terraform components: CLI, modules, state management, workspaces How to build infrastructure across multiple cloud providers using Terraform Using Terraform for SaaS configuration (GitLab, Terraform Cloud, Vault) Why Terraform Cloud is ideal for collaborative, secure deployments Ideal for: IT executives, DevOps leads, system administrators, cloud architects, and anyone interested in automating infrastructure with code. For more information on WEI DevOps & Automation, visit our website.

    41 min

  5. 10/29/2025

    Navigating Today's Digital Threat Landscape: Episode 52

    In this exclusive session, industry leaders from WEI, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Intel, along with cybersecurity authority Adam K. Levin, unpack the intersection of next-generation infrastructure and today’s most sophisticated digital threats. Recorded in correlation with the launch event of HPE ProLiant Gen12 servers powered by Intel® Xeon® 6 processors, this on-demand session goes beyond product specs as it offers executive-level guidance on building secure, high-performance environments that are ready for AI, zero trust, and hybrid workloads. What You’ll Hear: Keynote from Adam K. Levin on modern threat vectors and identity-based attacksInsights into silicon-based security and root-of-trust protectionsExpert commentary on infrastructure lifecycle optimization and GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS)Strategies to reduce TCO and increase infrastructure ROIWhat IT leaders need to know now about firmware-level visibility and supply chain risk This podcast is ideal for CIOs, CISOs, and enterprise architects preparing for next-gen workloads.

    1h 7m

  6. 10/06/2025

    Powering the Future of Private Cloud with VCF | Episode 51

    WEI’s Fred McHugh, Director of Infrastructure, Cloud, and Automation Services, sits down with Mike Jackson, Partner Technical Director at Broadcom, to discuss how VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) is shaping the next generation of private cloud. Together, they break down what VCF really means for IT leaders navigating modernization, hybrid cloud integration, and AI-ready infrastructure. From lifecycle management to automation and Day-2 operations, learn how enterprises are using VCF to reduce complexity, control costs, and accelerate transformation. Tune in for real-world insights from two industry experts on: How “all roads lead to VCF” for modern data centersKey updates following the VMware–Broadcom transitionBest practices for hybrid cloud and automation adoptionHow WEI helps customers architect and manage private clouds built for the futureTo learn more, visit wei.com

    51 min

  7. 09/11/2025

    Unlock AI Securely and at Scale with HPE and Cyberify | Episode 50

    WEI’s Todd Humphreys and Matt Leal join Cyberify CEO Mark Gilmore and HPE AI architect Jaideep Joshi to explain why most GenAI pilots fail, and how enterprises can govern shadow AI, secure data, and scale AI with real ROI.  Most organizations get stuck in proof-of-concept limbo, creating AI sprawl, governance gaps, and unnecessary security risks. In this episode, the team breaks down how to operationalize GenAI successfully, from shadow AI governance and secure enterprise architecture to compliance and choosing projects that deliver measurable business value. They also share how a strong AI security posture enables safe scale on platforms like HPE PCAI.  Key Takeaways: Move beyond pilots with secure, production-ready AI deployment strategies Govern shadow AI using Cyberify’s “From, Of, and With” Resiliency Framework Accelerate adoption with HPE PCAI, a turnkey on-prem AI platform built for sovereignty and performance Identify high-ROI use cases by aligning leadership, culture, and technical readiness Find out how WEI can help scale your AI initiatives by clicking here.

    48 min

  8. 08/06/2025

    Modernizing the SOC with AI: A Conversation with Hunters | Episode 49

    Across today’s security operations centers, analysts face escalating alert volumes, long investigation cycles, and increasing burnout. In this episode, Shawn Murphy, Cybersecurity Solutions Architect at WEI, and Ian Forrest, Global VP of Product and Solutions Engineering at Hunters, explain how AI-driven automation transforms daily operations by eliminating repetitive Tier-1 tasks, improving threat detection accuracy, and strengthening SIEM and XDR strategies for lean security teams. They walk through a practical roadmap for applying automation and AI within the SOC based on real customer deployments and operational pain points.   Key Takeaways  Reduce alert fatigue by automating Tier-1 SOC workloads Investigate faster with Hunters’ Pathfinder AI Weigh centralized vs. federated SOC data models Build a scalable AI-enabled SOC framework Find out how WEI can help modernize your SOC by clicking here.

    54 min
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The WEI Tech Talk Podcast educates listeners on the latest technology news and trends. Special guests include the most renown leaders within the technology industry. WEI is an award-winning IT solutions provider focused on building quality, longstanding relationships with clients across many industries. For more than 35 years, WEI has developed, deployed, and delivered custom-tailored IT solutions for medium and large enterprises.

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  • Creator
    WEI
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    56
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    © WEI
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