WEI Tech Talk Podcast

• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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

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• 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 CodeKey Terraform components: CLI, modules, state management, workspacesHow to build infrastructure across multiple cloud providers using TerraformUsing Terraform for SaaS configuration (GitLab, Terraform Cloud, Vault)Why Terraform Cloud is ideal for collaborative, secure deploymentsIdeal 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.

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• 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 riskThis podcast is ideal for CIOs, CISOs, and enterprise architects preparing for next-gen workloads.

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