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. APR 17

    Intro To Containers & Containerized Environments | Episode 61

    In this WEI DevOps workshop, WEI DevOps Engineer Matt Frechette breaks down containerization from an infrastructure operator’s perspective. Matt starts with the fundamentals and moving into a real-world application.If you’re responsible for uptime, performance, and modernization, this session is designed to help you understand how containers fit into your existing virtualized and hybrid environments.What you’ll learn:- How infrastructure evolved from bare metal → virtualization → containers- Key differences between VMs and containers (and why it matters for resource utilization and lifecycle management)- How containers eliminate configuration drift and reduce OS overhead- Core components: container engines (Docker), images, registries, and runtimes- How to build and version custom container images using Dockerfiles- Running multi-container applications with Docker Compose- Persistent storage, networking, and scaling strategies in containerized environments- Live demo: deploying, updating, and rolling back a containerized web applicationThis workshop focuses on practical adoption to provide you a clear starting point for introducing containerization into your environment without disrupting existing infrastructure investments.WEI is a full-service IT solutions provider helping enterprise teams design, implement, and support modern infrastructure—from data center to hybrid cloud to DevOps automation. To access the full WEI DevOps for SysOps workshop series, click here.

    33 min

  2. MAR 13

    Built to Last: Performance Under Pressure With Devin McCourty | EP 60

    WEI joins experts from HPE and Intel for a special conversation about HPE Compute. NFL legend Devin McCourty joins the group later on to talk leadership, football, and much more.

    38 min

  3. MAR 10

    Inside a SOC Director's Shift Toward AI-Enabled Security Operations | Episode 59

    If you’re a CISO, SOC Director, or security operations leader navigating AI adoption, staffing challenges, or tool consolidation, this discussion is built for you. Security operations teams are being asked to do more with less. Rising alert volume, expanding attack surfaces, and budget pressure are forcing every security operations center to rethink how work gets done.In this episode of the WEI Tech Talk cybersecurity podcast, we explore how AI is reshaping the modern SOC and what real-world SOC transformation looks like inside an enterprise environment. Featured Guests: Todd Humphreys, WEI CyberSecurity GTM LeaderShawn Murphy, WEI Cybersecurity Solutions ArchitectBlaine Brennecke, Bottomline Director of Security OperationsSumedh Barde, Simbian Chief Product OfficerTogether, they break down the operational realities behind SOC modernization and the growing role of AI in cybersecurity.Key topics include: Why traditional SOC models are breaking under tool sprawl and alert overloadThe “Rube Goldberg machine” problem in security operationsReducing MTTR without increasing headcountThe role of AI as an active participant in the SOC—not just another featureEliminating manual triage and improving time to containmentThe impact of automation on staffing models and analyst burnoutBuilding business context into detection and response workflowsWhat’s next for AI-driven security operations, including autonomous SOC agentsBlaine shares real-world insights into how his team at Bottomline is rethinking SOC modernization under budget pressure—focusing on consistency, speed, and smarter use of talent.Sumedh explains how AI, context modeling, and next-generation SOC agents are shifting the way organizations detect, investigate, and contain threats.Shawn and Todd add the integrator perspective as they identify what security leaders must consider across people, process, and technology to achieve measurable outcomes.To learn more, visit wei.com/cybersecurity. The content for this video was recorded in February 2026 at WEI headquarters in Salem, NH.

    37 min

  4. JAN 27

    How High-Performing SOCs Cut Alert Volume Without Cutting Corners | Episode 58

    Security Operations Centers are busier than ever, but many aren’t reducing risk.In this episode of WEI Tech Talk, Shawn Murphy (WEI Cybersecurity Solutions Architect) sits down with PJ Bihuniak, VP of Strategics East at Palo Alto Networks, to unpack what high-performing SOCs are doing differently and why SOC modernization is no longer optional.They explore why alert volume keeps rising while outcomes stall, how legacy SOC metrics reward the wrong behavior, and why burnout and tool sprawl have become hidden business risks. PJ shares real-world insight from hundreds of SOC transformations, including how Palo Alto Networks runs its own SOC with deep automation, fewer people, and better results.This conversation clarifies where AI actually helps, where human judgment still matters, and how automation and platform thinking allow SOC teams to focus on decisions that reduce business risk.If you’re a CISO, SOC leader, or IT executive under pressure to do more with less, this episode offers a clear, practical view of what a modern, calm-under-fire SOC really looks like.Learn more at wei.com/cybersecurity

    35 min

  5. JAN 15

    Optimizing VCF To Align With Your Business Goals | Episode 57

    WEI experts Mark Gabryjelski (VCDX #23) and Jason Shiplett (VCDX #183) break down how VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) has evolved since the Broadcom acquisition and what IT leaders need to know to maximize its value. If you’re a CIO, CTO, or VP of IT Operations facing VCF licensing changes, shifting entitlements, or questions about private cloud strategy, this conversation is for you. Discover more on: Why VCF 9 is more than just a licensing changeHow to align your infrastructure to business outcomes using VCFWhat to expect in terms of automation, monitoring, and add-on valuePractical strategies to avoid overspending on unnecessary coresReal-world examples of how WEI right-sizes VMware environments Hear directly from: Mark Gabryjelski – WEI Senior Architect & Virtualization Ambassador (VCDX #23)Jason Shiplett – WEI Solution Architect with deep experience in infrastructure optimization (VCDX #183)WEI is a Pinnacle Partner within the Broadcom Advantage Partner Program as a reseller for VMware solutions. Pinnacle is the program’s highest tier, only awarded to partners that demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency, lifecycle delivery strength, and proven impact on enterprise hybrid cloud transformation.Learn more at wei.com.

    41 min

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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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    WEI
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
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