Best Site Reliability Engineering Podcasts (2025)

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From Cyber to Physical: Tackling Modern Hybrid Threats with John Cohen 33:53

4h ago33:53

33:53

Welcome to a brand new episode of To the Point Cybersecurity! This week, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher are joined by John Cohen, Executive Director of the Program for Countering Hybrid Threats at the Center for Internet Security. With more than forty years of experience in law enforcement, counterintelligence, and homeland security, John …

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Preparing for Quantum Computing: Future-Proofing Cybersecurity with Bill Anderson 37:46

7d ago37:46

37:46

Welcome back to the To the Point cybersecurity podcast! In this episode, co-hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher are joined once again by Dr. Bill Anderson, Principal Product Manager at Mattermost and founder of Oculus, for a deep dive into some of the most pressing cybersecurity topics of today. Bill draws on his background in cryptography and …

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We’re back with Season 4! 15:03

14d ago15:03

15:03

In this "bumpisode", hosts and producers of Prodcast (including our new co-host, Matt Siegler!) reflect on the previous season and introduce the new season's focus on upcoming trends in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and AI, and the friends we make along the way. They also introduce new elements we are bringing in with Season 4, such as a video…

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Bridging the Skills Gap: Effective Cybersecurity Leadership and Collaboration with Bill Anderson 23:09

15d ago23:09

23:09

In this episode of the "To the Point Cybersecurity" podcast, hosted by Jonathan Knepher and Rachael Lyon, we delve into the intricate world of cybersecurity with Dr. Bill Anderson, the Principal Product Manager at Mattermost. With a focus on AI, quantum cryptography, and secure communications, Bill brings a wealth of experience from his time in the…

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Cyber Experience Matters: Tackling Industry Challenges with Saaim Khan Part 2 32:54

22d ago32:54

32:54

In this exciting episode of "Forcepoint's To the Point Cybersecurity Podcast," hosted by Rachael Lyon and co-hosted by Jonathan Knepher, we dive back into conversation with Saaim Khan, founder, and principal adviser at Cyber Matters. Known for redefining the cyber consulting landscape with an "unconsults" approach, Saaim shares engaging stories and…

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Cyber Experience Matters: Tackling Industry Challenges with Saaim Khan 32:45

29d ago32:45

32:45

Welcome back to the Forcepoint podcast, where we bring you the latest in global cybersecurity. Today, we're diving into part one of our two-part series with Saaim Khan, founder and principal advisor at Cyber Matters. Saaim is redefining cyber consulting with an "unconsult" approach. In this episode, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepper engage Sa…

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Understanding Behavioral Biometrics with Zighra's Founder Deepak Dutt 45:57

1M ago45:57

45:57

Welcome to another episode of "To the Point Cybersecurity," brought to you by Forcepoint. This week, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepper are joined by Deepak Dutt, the founder and CEO of Zighra. With over a decade of experience in behavioral biometrics, Deepak provides fascinating insights into the intersection of artificial intelligence, senso…

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Michele Rigby Assad on Cybersecurity: Tackling Modern Threats and Information Security Part 2 19:15

1M ago19:15

19:15

Welcome back to the To the Point cybersecurity podcast, presented by Forcepoint! In this episode, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepper continue their engaging conversation with Michele Rigby Assad, a former CIA intelligence officer and renowned author of "Breaking Cover" and "Get Off the X." Join us as Michele shares her unique insights into the…

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Michele Rigby Assad on Cybersecurity: Tackling Modern Threats and Information Security 31:26

2M ago31:26

31:26

In this episode of the "To the Point cybersecurity podcast," hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepper dive into a compelling conversation with Michele Rigby Assad, a former CIA intelligence officer with vast experience in The Middle East. Michele shares insights from her latest book, "Get Off the X," which explores the importance of getting out of o…

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Unmasking Cybercrime: Trevor Hilligoss on Tackling Infostealers and Ransomware, Part II 25:39

2M ago25:39

25:39

Welcome to Part 2 of this To the Point cybersecurity podcast episode, brought to you by Forcepoint. This week, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepper continue their conversation with Trevor Hilligoss, Senior Vice President at SpyCloud Labs. In this episode, Trevor provides an in-depth look at the rising use of infostealers, the changing tactics of…

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Unmasking Cybercrime: Trevor Hilligoss on Tackling Infostealers and Ransomware, Part I 34:58

2M ago34:58

34:58

Welcome to another thrilling episode of the To the Point cybersecurity podcast brought to you by Forcepoint. This week, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepper dive deep into the world of cybercrime with Trevor Hilligoss, the Senior Vice President at SpyCloud Labs. Trevor brings his expertise to the table, sharing insights into the intricate workin…

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2025-02: Meta AI Data Center; AI test and energy use; NoVA power increase 34:37

2M ago34:37

34:37

Meta DC in northeast LA: 4M sqft, infrastructure and build increases in a rural area AI testing of scripts for fun: good, better, best from the major brands Northern VA power demand up from 21GW to 40GW since July 2024 Support the showBy GDCG

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The Role of Adversary Emulation in Modern Cyber Defense Strategies with Steve Kain 47:27

2M ago47:27

47:27

Welcome to another engaging episode of the "To the Point Cybersecurity" podcast, brought to you by Forcepoint. This week, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher delve into the intersection of sports and cybersecurity with a fascinating guest, Steve Kain, an adversary emulation manager with the Maryland Department of IT. With a background spanning …

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Navigating IT and OT Integration Challenges with Richard Robinson 47:36

3M ago47:36

47:36

In this episode of the To the Point cybersecurity podcast, hosts Jonathan Knepher and Rachael Lyon dive into the complex world of IT and OT network integration with Richard Robinson, CEO of Cynalytica. Richard shares his expertise on the critical differences between IT and OT networks, highlighting their unique security priorities and life cycles. …

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The Cloud, is it Really Secure? Rerun 30:05

3M ago30:05

30:05

Trish Cagliostro, Head of Business Development for security - Worldwide Public Sector for Security Services at Amazon Web Services (AWS) explains Cloud security, how Threat Intelligence factors in and her Cloud wish for the future. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcas…

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Special Episode: You Missed a Page from Telebot 16:14

3M ago16:14

16:14

This episode features Javi Beltran, a Google engineering lead who created the "Telebot" theme song. With our beloved hosts, Steve McGhee and Jordan Greenberg, Beltran discusses the origins of the song, created in 2012 for Google's paging system. The song was meant to add a touch of levity to what could be a stressful situation for engineers on-call…

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Bitcoin is Here to Stay (and it Would Like to Stop Being Blamed for Ransomware, Please) With Jeff Roberts Rerun 45:04

3M ago45:04

45:04

Dive into the world of cryptocurrency with this week’s guest Jeff Roberts, executive editor at Decrypt and author of the book “Kings of Crypto: One Start-Up’s Quest to Take Cryptocurrency Out of Silicon Valley and On To Wall Street”. For those that are wondering, Jeff shares that cryptocurrency today is definitely mainstream and while it is still a…

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Security Is A Team Sport With Leonard Bailey Rerun 43:00

3M ago43:00

43:00

This week Leonard Bailey, Head of Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section’s (CCIPS) Cybersecurity Unit for the Department of Justice (DOJ), Criminal Division, joins us this week. We dive into the role of the DOJ in addressing the vast and ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity. Bailey shares insights on partnering with federal agencies a…

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Tales of Frogs, Scorpions and AI/ML with Tony Dahbura Rerun 46:55

4M ago46:55

46:55

This week joining the podcast is Anton (Tony) Dahbura, executive director of the Johns Hopkins University Information Security Institute and co-director of the Johns Hopkins Institute of Assured Autonomy. We deep dive into the realm of AI/ML technology and the exponential applications for it across every aspect of our lives. And the criticality of …

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Innovation, Convenience, Entertainment and Predicting Privacy with Jill Aitoro Part II Rerun 26:49

4M ago26:49

26:49

We’re back with part-two of our discussion with Jill Aitoro, SVP for Content Strategy at CyberRisk Alliance where we pick the conversation up on privacy today and efforts by big tech and government to protect sensitive information. We also dive into the slippery slope of consumer apps and health information used for convenience and, for some, enter…

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Poking the Bear and a Cyber War Playbook with Jill Aitoro Rerun 29:16

4M ago29:16

29:16

Jill Aitoro, SVP for Content Strategy at CyberRisk Alliance joins the podcast this week for a hot topics discussion across recent developments in the ongoing cyber war involving Ukraine, Russia and a supporting cast of many public and private entities including NATO, Microsoft, Lithuania and others. We also dive into recent exploits by China with s…

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E313 - Spotlight On The Center for Internet Security with Curtis Dukes Rerun 43:39

4M ago43:39

43:39

Curt Dukes, Executive Vice President and General Manager for Security Best Practices at the Center for Internet Security (CIS) joins the podcast this week. He shares insights from his more than 30 years with the NSA and how that journey led to the CIS and the synergies between the two organizations in providing cyber resources and fostering threat …

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What, Me Worry? When Ransomware Gangs Issue News Releases…(Rerun) 59:27

4M ago59:27

59:27

Welcome to our first SPECIAL EPISODE where we cover breaking news as it happens. Today we catch up with Joe Uchill, senior reporter at SC Media, to discuss the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack making headlines this week and why we continue to see escalating attacks in frequency, ransom demands and high value targets such as critical infrastructu…

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2024-12: Awards 2024; Newest AI data centers 31:11

4M ago31:11

31:11

Awards season 2024: iMasons & DCD sustainability and environmental impact New AI data center design by AWS & new Meta AI data center in Louisiana Support the showBy GDCG

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Imperative vs. Declarative Change Workflows with Dominic Hutton & Niccolo' Cascarano 36:10

5M ago36:10

36:10

In this episode of the Prodcast, guests Dominic Hutton (Staff SRE, HashiCorp) and Niccolo' Cascarano (Senior Staff SRE at Google) join hosts Steve McGhee and Jordan Greenberg to dive into configurations. They discuss the differences between imperative and declarative configuration, explore the benefits and challenges of each approach, and the need …

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Ethical Hacking Insights: Uncovering Vulnerabilities and Strengthening Security with Gemma Moore Part 2 26:59

5M ago26:59

26:59

This week, Rachael Lyon and Vince Spina continue their riveting conversation with Gemma Moore, a renowned expert in pen testing and red teaming and cofounder of Cyberus, a leading cyber consultancy. In this second part of their discussion, Gemma delves deep into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, touching on the complexities introduced by clo…

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Ethical Hacking Insights: Uncovering Vulnerabilities and Strengthening Security with Gemma Moore 30:06

5M ago30:06

30:06

Welcome back to another episode of Forcepoint! In this week's episode, hosts Rachael Lyon and Vince Spina dive deep into the intriguing and often underestimated world of cybersecurity with special guest Gemma Moore, co-founder of Cybers, a renowned cybersecurity consultancy. We’ll kick things off with Vince’s alarming personal story about a scam ca…

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Human Factors in Complex Systems with Casey Rosenthal and John Allspaw 41:18

5M ago41:18

41:18

This episode features Casey Rosenthal (Founder, Cirrusly.ai) and John Allspaw (Founder and Principal, Adaptive Capacity Labs), joining our hosts Steve McGhee and Jordan Greenberg. Together they discuss how resilience appears in Software Engineering and SRE and explore the importance of understanding the human factors involved in adapting to system …

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Small Batches returns in 2025 1:14

5M ago1:14

1:14

Small Batches will return in 2025. Until then, I recommend checking out the Complexity Lounge on YouTube, hosted by my friend Jocko Selberg. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Adam Hawkins

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AI in Defense: Balancing Innovation with Ethical and Regulatory Concerns with David DiMolfettaAI in Defense: Balancing Innovation with Ethical and Regulatory Concerns with David DiMolfetta 53:48

5M ago53:48

53:48

In this episode, hosts Rachael Lyon and Vince Spina delve into the dynamic and evolving landscape of global cybersecurity with their guest, David DiMolfetta, a seasoned cybersecurity reporter at Nextgov FCW and former researcher for The Washington Post’s Tech 202. Together, they unpack the latest National Cybersecurity memo on integrating AI into m…

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Embracing Complexity with Christina Schulman & Dr. Laura Maguire 33:59

5M ago33:59

33:59

In this episode of the Prodcast, we are joined by guests Christina Schulman (Staff SRE, Google) and Dr. Laura Maguire (Principal Engineer, Trace Cognitive Engineering). They emphasize the human element of SRE and the importance of fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and resilience in managing complex systems. They touch upon topics such…

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The Future of Biometric Security: Exploring Iris and Facial Recognition with Marios Savvides Part 2 34:46

5M ago34:46

34:46

This is part 2 of our talk with Marios Savvides This episode delves into the transformative role of AI in enhancing everyday life and providing security, from alerting homeowners of potential threats to preventing poolside accidents. Dr. Savvides provides insight into the ethical use of AI, the burgeoning future of biometric data, and the rapid pac…

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Maglev: load balancing at Google with Cody Smith and Trisha Weir 32:53

6M ago32:53

32:53

In this episode, Cody Smith (CTO and Co-founder, Camus Energy) & Trisha Weir (SRE Department Lead, Google) join hosts Steve McGhee and Jordan Greenberg, to discuss their experience developing Maglev, a highly available and distributed network load balancer (NLB) that is an integral part of the cloud architecture that manages traffic that comes in t…

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The Future of Biometric Security: Exploring Iris and Facial Recognition with Marios Savvides 30:21

6M ago30:21

30:21

In today's episode, we're thrilled to dive deep into the fascinating world of biometric security with our special guest, Professor Marios Savvides from Carnegie Mellon University. Marios is not only a leading expert in artificial intelligence and biometric technology but also the founder and director of the Biometric Center, and he was named Invent…

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The Zen of Programming: Part Six 7:20

6M ago7:20

7:20

In this episode, Adam reads haikus from The Zen of Programming (1988) by Geoffrey James. This book is unlike any programming book you've encountered. So, let's try something new for the podcast to showcase this poignant, accurate, and funny book. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start with the introduction. 🧭 Get the Small Batches Way guide to software d…

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Building Resilient Cybersecurity Programs: Insights on AI and Threat Response with Kelly McCracken 48:49

6M ago48:49

48:49

Our hosts Vince Spina and Rachael Lyon are thrilled to welcome Kelly McCracken, Senior Vice President of Detection and Response at Salesforce. With over two decades of experience in cybersecurity and technology, Kelly dives deep into the evolving landscape of AI and its pivotal role in security operations. We’ll explore how AI enhances detection an…

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2024-10: Nuclear options; IUE; $B M&A to continue? 31:19

6M ago31:19

31:19

Nuclear options to satiate power demand? Infrastructure Usage Effectiveness The billion+ $$$ mergers and acquisitions continue Support the showBy GDCG

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Profiling data with Pat Somaru and Narayan Desai 42:22

6M ago42:22

42:22

In this episode, guests Narayan Desai (Principal SRE, Google) and Pat Somaru (Senior Production Engineer, Meta) join hosts Steve McGhee and Florian Rathgeber to discuss the challenges of observability and working with profiling data. The discussion covers intriguing topics like noise reduction, workload modeling, and the need for better tools and t…

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Understanding Cyber Threats in Elections and Infrastructure with Maggie Miller 52:21

6M ago52:21

52:21

From the notorious Ticketmaster hack during Taylor Swift's ticket sales to the geopolitical cyber issues involving heavyweights like China and Israel, Maggie provides a comprehensive overview of the current cyber landscape. We'll explore the bipartisan effort needed to safeguard US infrastructure, including the vulnerabilities of our satellite syst…

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The Zen of Programming: Part Five 11:01

6M ago11:01

11:01

In this episode, Adam reads book four in The Zen of Programming (1988) by Geoffrey James. This book is unlike any programming book you've encountered. So, let's try something new for the podcast to showcase this poignant, accurate, and funny book. This episode features koans from the fabled zen Master Lan-Hsi. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start with …

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Google Public DNS (8.8.8.8) with Wilmer van der Gaast and Andy Sykes 32:07

6M ago32:07

32:07

This episode features Google engineers Wilmer van der Gaast (Production on-tall) and Andy Sykes (Senior Staff Systems Engineer, SRE), joining hosts Steve McGhee and Jordan Greenberg, to discuss the development and maintenance of Google Public DNS (8.8.8.8). They highlight the initial motivations for creating the service, technical challenges like c…

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Unpacking Third-Party Risk and AI with Alastair Parr 39:06

6M ago39:06

39:06

Today, we're diving deep into the intricate world of compliance and third-party risk management with none other than Alastair Parr, the Senior VP for Global Products and Services at Prevalent. We'll explore the 80/20 Rule in Compliance, the challenges organizations face with DORA reporting, and the pivotal role of data in effective compliance manag…

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SRE in the Retail and Gaming Worlds with Jordan Chernev & Scott Bowers 33:40

7M ago33:40

33:40

Guests Jordan Chernev (Senior Technology Executive) and Scott Bowers (SRE, Gearbox Software) who hail from the retail and gaming industries, respectively, join hosts Steve McGhee and Jordan Greenberg to discuss the unique challenges of Site Reliability Engineering in their industries. They share the importance of aligning SLOs with user experience,…

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Navigating AI Challenges and Flexible Work with Ross Young 49:23

7M ago49:23

49:23

Welcome back to Forcepoint! In today's episode, hosts Rachael Lyon and Vince Spina dive deep into the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity with special guest Ross Young, CISO in Residence at Team 8. Drawing on his extensive experience with top companies and intelligence agencies, Ross shares insights on critical issues like flexible work arrangemen…

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The Zen of Programming: Part Four 9:39

7M ago9:39

9:39

In this episode, Adam reads book three in The Zen of Programming (1988) by Geoffrey James. This book is unlike any programming book you've encountered. So, let's try something new for the podcast to showcase this poignant, accurate, and funny book. This episode features analects from the fabled zen Master Rinzai. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start wi…

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Incident Response with Sarah Butt and Vrai Stacey 43:53

7M ago43:53

43:53

Sarah Butt (Principal Engineer, Centralized Incident Response, Salesforce) and Vrai Stacey (Staff Software Engineer, Google) join hosts Steve McGhee and Jordan Greenberg to dive into incident response—particularly tooling and software for reliability incidents. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on topics such as the importance of communication and…

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Building Reliable Systems with Silvia Botros and Niall Murphy 42:06

7M ago42:06

42:06

Silvia Botros (SRE Architect, Twilio | Author of "High Performance MySQL, 4th edition”) and Niall Murphy (Co-founder & CEO, Stanza) join hosts Steve McGhee and Jordan Greenberg, to discuss cultural shifts in database engineering, rate limiting, load shedding, holistic approaches to reliability, proactive measures to build customer trust, and much m…

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The Zen of Programming: Part Three 12:37

7M ago12:37

12:37

In this episode, Adam reads book two in The Zen of Programming (1988) by Geoffrey James. This book is unlike any programming book you've encountered. So, let's try something new for the podcast to showcase this poignant, accurate, and funny book. This episode features folktales from the fabled zen Master Noa-Op. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start wit…

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2024-09: AI power; Geothermal Energy; Tract & big development sites; AirTrunk sale 38:54

7M ago38:54

38:54

AI power use comparisons Sage Geosystems & Meta make a deal for 150MW of geothermal energy Tract acquires 2k+ acres, 1.8GW near Phoenix, AZ AirTruck bidding at $13.5B (USD) Support the showBy GDCG

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Creating Systems that are Safe with Liz Fong-Jones 28:40

7M ago28:40

28:40

Liz Fong-Jones (former Google SRE and current Field CTO at honeycomb.io) joins hosts Steve McGhee and Jordan Greenberg for a lively discussion centered around observability, its evolution from monitoring, and its role in modern software development. Tune in for more on the importance of observability as a spectrum, the evolving role of SREs, and ad…

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