Complification: Recent Episodes
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Complification is defined in the Urban Dictionary as complicating an issue that has a simple solution. The Lightstream Complification Podcast Series sheds light on that notion for Information Technology (IT) professionals. It features experts and thought leaders in cloud, security and networking and dives into how organizations are adding complexity to their IT, and what to do about it.
Lightstream’s V.P. of Security Strategy, Rafal Los, talks about security in three acts based on the movie “The Prestige.” Listen to this entertaining and informative podcast that walks through understanding, managing, and automating cloud security at your organization and how Lightstream and Prisma Cloud from Palo Alto Networks can help.
SOC 2 is, with increasing regularity, becoming the go-to certification requirement for companies who handle their customers’ data. SOC 2 is the first step to sales discussions, contracts, and revenue – yet it’s completely misunderstood. Lightstream V.P. of Security Strategy Rafal Los and JustProtect Founder & CEO Vikas Bhatia will de-complify what it takes to achieve certification, and why it’s more about process maturity and evidence than technology.
Are you using a CDN on your public-facing website? If you're not, you should. Learn three ways CDNs bring best practices to your business, and why AWS CloudFront is the right choice, especially if you're on the AWS cloud.
It’s no mystery that mid-market companies struggle to manage cybersecurity well. While ransomware still remains the prominent threat, it’s just one thing companies need to be concerned about. Whether you’re a target of opportunity, or not, security competency has never been more important. It's time to consider SECaaS – as a full stack security service. Lightstream’s Chief Security Strategist Rafal Los decrypts this evolving form of service: what it is, what it’s not, and why it’s more effective.
Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) have been around for over twenty years. That’s long enough for Lightstream’s V.P. of Security Strategy Raf Los to explain (with conviction) why the model isn’t working anymore. Raf makes a case for “Security as a Service,” what this really means and why this is the new paradigm the industry should be – and is -- shifting towards. Here’s a hint: CISOs need to get out the of business of managing security infrastructure.
Information security is a reason for concern for all organizations, including those that outsource key business operations to third-party vendors like SaaS and cloud providers. But beware! Don’t let your network be an afterthought when it comes to achieving SOC 2 compliance.
Lightstream’s Chief Strategy Officer Jeff Collins discusses the basics of SOC 2 and offers concrete advice on what to consider when preparing for an audit or undertaking a digital transformation initiative.
Cloud technology has speed go-to-markets in ways not imaginable in the past. But with these advances have also come setbacks, including runaway costs and a breakdown in operational processes. As a result, the Cloud FinOps movement has emerged to bring financial accountability to the variable spend model of cloud. Lightstream’s CTO Sjon Benson explains the principles behind Cloud FinOps and how to keep the focus on optimization and performance instead of solely cost. He also touches on AWS’ gp3 as a use case for harnessing disruptive cloud innovation without blowing the budget.
Network complexity, industry consolidation and cost compression have affected carrier customer-care levels over the last decade. Lightstream’s Mark Feil decrypts the reasons behind this shifting landscape and outlines concrete steps businesses can take to find the right balance between connectivity, price and customer care.
SD-WAN is fueling the customer experience and transforming modern networking. It is also bringing the internet to all of your locations, which can introduce security vulnerabilities if not addressed properly. Lightstream's Kurt Richter and Rafal Los combine their deep networking and security expertise into a powerful podcast on the intricacies of SD-WAN security and a 360-degree view of how to address it.
More than ever, IT departments are being burdened by securing and retaining talent, procuring and maintaining toolsets and overcoming budgetary constraints. Lightstream's Mark Feil discusses why IT leaders should be rethinking deployment of best-of-breed management tools and pushing back on Managed Service Providers to deliver better value despite these constraints.
With its scalable structure, pay-as-you-go pricing and 99.95% SLAs, it’s no wonder Microsoft Azure is a long-time leader in the IaaS space. With all of this flexibility and reliability comes responsibility, especially around security. Lightstream's Ty Annen shares 3 common Azure security mistakes and what to do about them.
Modernizing your applications has many roadblocks, not least of which is the simple mental roadblock of getting the job done. Lightstream's Ty Annen explains in clear language how to break down the task while ensuring that cloud security remains an essential piece of the puzzle. Hint: there’s no need to surf eBay for network cards.