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Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 508: What Is Code Vibing?"Code vibing" is using generative AI to create or improve working code. We share Jason's adventure using code vibing to create his own web browser.2025-06-2317 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 506: Recap of CABF Face-to-face #65For the first time ever, Jason and I record an episode from the floor of the CA/Browser Forum face-to-face meeting. We recap the themes of this meeting, and Jason gives his first impressions of a CABF Face-to-face.2025-06-1708 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 504: Jason Programs a Quantum ComputerJason describes his recent experience using Amazon Braket.2025-06-1017 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 502: The PQC Game of ChickenIn this episode Jason explains the fallacy of "playing chicken" with the Quantum Apocalypse. We discuss stack ranking and "eyes open" PQC risk decisions.2025-06-0411 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 500: OMG! 500 Episodes of Root Causes!Wow. It's episode 500 of Root Causes. Jason and Tim talk about how the podcast has evolved in the past six years, how it remains consistent, and the updates we're making to keep being a valuable resource for our listeners.2025-05-2920 min

CAVASShipsCAVASSHIPS Podcast [May 09, ’25] Ep: 192 Jason Salata & Byron Callan Review SOFWEEK and Modern Day MarineWelcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…Modern Day Marine in DC, Special Operations Force week in Tampa--analyst Byron Callan walks us through Modern Day Marine, while Servello teams up with Jason Salata in Tampa to talk SOF. Please send us feedback by DM’ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.2025-05-1042 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 487: Security 2030Jason and I take a peek forward at what we imagine IT security looks like in 2030. Topics include PQC, ZTNA, "green zones," deep fakes, IoT, connected cars, agentic AI, blockchain, and CLM.2025-04-1646 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 476: The Need for Security KPIsJason recounts a 2024 Black Hat talk about the need for objective measurements of our IT defenses and whether the good guys or bad guys are winning. Jason breaks down how to define and measure the impact of security measures.2025-03-1016 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 474: Explaining Shor's AlgorithmWe talk a lot about Shor's Algorithm in our discussion of post quantum cryptography (PQC). In this episode Jason explains Shor's algorithm for non-quantum physicists.2025-03-0221 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 473: Does Security Software Lack Creativity?Jason reports on a 2024 Black Hat keynote about how modern software development practices inhibit innovation and invention.2025-02-2810 min

Corrective CultureJason Pickard - The Abundance ArchetypeThis week, Jake & Callan are joined by Jason Pickard, a former Wall Street trader who transitioned from managing billion-dollar portfolios to becoming a holistic coach focused on integrating wealth with well-being. Jason shares his remarkable journey of transformation, offering insights on how to combine financial success with a meaningful, spiritually aligned life. They discuss the power of following your passions, the balance between money and health, and Jason’s Abundance Archetype framework—a unique approach that blends his financial expertise with his deep spiritual practice. Tune in to discover how you can achieve both prosperity and inner fulfi...2024-09-221h 04

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 389: 2024 RSA Conference Wrap UpJason and I do our annual RSA wrap-up. Trending segments include AI, Trust Centers, MFA, PQC, and more.2024-05-2827 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 384: So What Is a Senior Fellow Anyway?Jason has a new title, Senior Fellow. In this episode Jason explains what his new focus will be and how this will be good for Root Causes.2024-05-0707 min

The Filmmaker’s Playbook#2 Stephen Shields: ScreenwriterWelcome to the The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan. This episode features an interview with Stephen Shields. Stephen is an acclaimed screenwriter. After winning RTÉ's Storyland in 2010 with his webseries 'Zombie Bashers' Stephen went on to write on RTÉ's flagship comedy show 'The Republic of Telly', where he was the longest-serving writer. He was nominated for two Irish Writers' Guild awards for his work on the show. Stephen also wrote for many other Irish comedy shows including the highly rated 'Callan's Kicks', 'Des Bishop's: This Is Ireland' and created and wrote 32 episodes of RTÉ...2024-02-1447 min

That WorkedJason Molnar - Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Infinity Labs: Internal Motivation, Sales by Saturation, and Fostering InnovationJason Molnar is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Infinity Labs. Infinity Labs is a technology company that delivers innovative solutions in various domains. Jason is a decorated U.S. Army combat veteran. He serves on the board of directors of Operation Socrates, a non-profit organization that supports veterans and their families, and on the board of directors for the Ohio Veterans Collaborative, whose mission is to help Ohio Veterans find success outside of the uniform.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to deploy “sales by satur...2024-01-2542 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 351: 2024 PredictionsWe look forward to 2024 and predict trends for PKI, certificates, and digital identity. We discuss shortening certificate lifespans, Multi-perspective Domain Validation (MPDV), eIDAS 2.0, OCSP, post-quantum cryptography (PQC), Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM), passwords, root stores, and government versus encryption. Plus, will Jason be sent to the gulag for not being Canadian enough?2023-12-2718 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 294: Root Causes Honored by Webby AwardsThe Root Causes podcast has received a Webby Honoree award. Jason and Tim briefly celebrate and discuss the challenge of operating a niche, homemade podcast while being directly compared to professionally produced podcasts on mainstream topics from media companies. Plus, Tim's new Root Causes t-shirt.2023-04-1309 min

That WorkedBuilding a repeatable process, communication, and becoming an industry expert with Jason Walker (President at Agency Revolution)In this episode, Callan’s guest is Jason Walker, President of Agency Revolution. Before Agency Revolution, Jason was the Founder & CEO of Agency Insurtech and Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Smart Harbor. Join them as they discuss how to build a repeatable process within an organization, the power of strong written and verbal communication skills, and how to become an expert in an industry. Links: Find Jason on LinkedInConnect with Callan on LinkedIn 2023-04-0634 min

The Australian MMA PodcastBONUS: Hex Fight Series 25 feat. Demolition FS Breakdown w/ Callan 'The Rockstar' PotterHex FS 25 & Demolition FS Breakdown w/ Mitchell Tinley & Callan Potter Callan Potter joins Mitchell Tinley to chat Hex Fight Series (Feb 24th 2023) & Demolition Fight Series (Feb 25th 2023) that occurred in Melbourne, Victoria. Callan gives his expect analysis on the fights and his thoughts on where to next for each fighter. Skip to your favourite part: Timecodes: 2:07 - Hex & Demolition Summary with Callan Potter 4:37 - Jess Medina vs Rodolfo Marques 6:33 - Harry Webb vs Akram Naman 7:38 - Colby Thicknesse vs Michael Barber 9:18 - Nikos...2023-03-0129 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 250: 250 Episodes of Root Causes!It's Root Causes episode 250! In this episode Tim and Jason indulge themselves in podcasting about podcasting. Hear about setting up a podcast, choosing topics, why we don't rehearse, why we have so few guests, and how we reacted the first time someone asked us for a media kit.2022-10-2626 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 205: Anatomy of an Encrypted Peer-to-Peer Mesh NetworkSecure online collaboration poses logistical and technical challenges under the best of circumstances. Now imagine you have no designated IT staff, no designated hardware, a small budget, and remote participants who are not deeply technical. In this episode Jason Soroko explains how he was able to quickly and easily create an encrypted communications mesh for use by him and his collaboration team.2022-02-0912 min $Horror D\'œuvres$ Horror D'œuvresMinisode #8 Friday the 13th part X-2009It's over... Callan and Eric have reached the shores alive having survived the Friday the 13th series with Jason X, Freddy vs Jason, and the 2009 reboot/remake. Will they learn their lesson? Probably not.Buy the box set on Amazon in Canada and US and tell us what you thought about parts 10 to 12 by sending us an e-mail at hdpod666@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hdpod666.2022-02-012h 22

Empowering People More Podcast with Eddy PerezSeason 2, Episode 16: Guest: Jason Callan: Where We Were and Where We Are NowJason Callan is the Chief Production Officer at EPM and has been with the company for 11 years.Jason is a mentee to some and a mentor to MANY. He works extremely hard at Equity Prime Mortgage to get his tasks and promises to the finish line.Jason and Eddy have been together in this industry for a long time and there is not an end in sight.Listen to their stories of how it started and how it's going-- it is sure to be empowering.2021-10-2216 min

Space RadioSR 143: SETI with Dr. Jason Wright, Penn State University - Space Radio Live!This week I had a fascinating chat about all things SETI with Dr. Jason Wright, Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at Penn State University.As a member of the Center for Exoplanets and Habitable Worlds and director of the Penn State Extraterrestrial Intelligence Center, Jason works on a variety of problems related to stars, their planets, and life in the universe. His work in SETI includes searches for signs of extraterrestrial industry via waste heat (e.g., Dyson Spheres,) and the development of curricula in the field. He also studies stars, their atmospheres, their activity, and their...2021-04-2439 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 127: What Does a Chief Compliance Officer at a Public CA Do?Our co-host Tim Callan has changed his title to Chief Compliance Officer. Join him and co-host Jason Soroko as they discuss what compliance means at a public Certificate Authority (CA) like Sectigo and what the Chief Compliance Officer does.2020-11-0514 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 118: Quantum Apocalypse - What Is a Hybrid Certificate?As part of its quantum safe initiative, Sectigo is now offering its Quantum Safe Kit, which enables the creation of hybrid TLS certificates. In this episode our hosts are joined by guest Alan Grau to explain what hybrid certificates are, how they are essential to transitioning to quantum-safe crypto, and the ways enterprises can begin using them today.2020-09-0723 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 117: Why Default Deny Matters to the CA/Browser ForumThis year the CA/Browser Forum has put considerable discussion into the concept of "default deny." It's a philosophy for how to interpret potential ambiguities in existing guidelines for public certificates, and how you land on the default-deny question can have a significant impact on how you interpret the rules. Join our hosts as they describe this debate and its potential impact on public certificates.2020-09-0419 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 116: Ripple20 Exposes TCP/IP Vulnerabilities for IoTRipple20 is a recently announced set of documented vulnerabilities in the early Treck TCP/IP stack, a popular choice for early IoT devices. Our hosts are joined by guest Alan Grau, who explains the significance of these vulnerabilities, the difficulties in dealing with them, and how we can improve to avoid these problems in the future.2020-08-3014 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 115: Signed HTTP Exchange (SXG) CertificatesAccelerated Mobile Pages, or AMP, is a Google standard for packaging web content for consistent and usable display on mobile devices. SXG certificates enable the display of the original publisher's authenticated URL in the mobile reader. Join us as we explain the potential benefits of SXG to readers and content publishers.2020-08-2711 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 114: Is Quantum Computing a Threat to SHA-2?Quantum computers' threat to standardized encryption algorithms RSA and ECC has been much discussed. But what about our hashing algorithms? Do quantum computers pose a similar threat to SHA-2? Join our hosts as they discuss the difference between Shor's Algorithms and Grover's Algorithm, which applies to each part of cryptography, and how significant quantum computing will be for each.2020-08-2111 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 113: What Is Certificate Pinning?Certificate pinning is the practice of coding software to demand the presence of a specific certificate brand or root in order to function correctly. Though once considered a legitimate security option, certificate pinning is widely discredited because it carries unacceptable certificate agility costs. Join our hosts as they explain what certificate pinning is, how it came about, and why nearly all developers should avoid certificate pinning today.2020-08-1817 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 112: Introducing Sectigo Quantum LabsFor more than a year Sectigo has been providing the market with information to understand what we all must do to change our cryptography to prepare for quantum computers. Now Sectigo has announced Sectigo Quantum Labs, a destination for education on quantum-safe certificates (QSC) and our Quantum-Safe Kit, which allows enterprises to create their own hybrid quantum-safe certs. Join us as we articulate what Sectigo Quantum Labs has to offer you.2020-08-1313 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 111: Secure Data InterconnectsDistributed data centers are extremely common in today's computing environments. Unencrypted replication of data across these centers leaves data open to theft. Nonetheless, existing systems and software leave that possibility open, and sometimes data replication occurs in the clear. Our hosts explain how this situation can come about and what to do about it.2020-08-1012 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 110: Single-domain, Multi-domain, and Wildcard SSL CertificatesWhen you obtain an SSL certificate, you can choose between single-domain, multi-domain, and wildcard certificates. Join our hosts as they explain the different domain spaces available with TLS certificates and the pros and cons of each approach.2020-08-0623 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 109: Examining MFA Through Phone-based SMSSMS-based one time password (OTP) is a very commonly used form of multi-factor authentication (MFA). That's because it's fast and inexpensive to roll out to users. Unfortunately it is deeply vulnerable to a set of well-defined attacks. In this episode our hosts explain why SMS MFA became so popular and how this outdated MFA scheme fails to provide the security expected by those who use it.2020-07-2915 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 108: Why Do Certificates Expire?Root expirations occasionally make headlines by breaking systems, but it's a fact that certificates are expiring every day, each a potential outage waiting to happen. So why do certificates expire in the first place? Join our hosts as they discuss the reasons for expiration, its advantages over other mechanisms like revocation, and the right amount of time for a certificate to last.2020-07-2419 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 107: IoT Security Baseline Requirements from ETSIETSI has published its new Baseline Requirements for consumer IoT device security, which includes a number of provisions directly related to encryption, strong identity, and device software integrity. Join our hosts as they describe the PKI-related portions of the new ETSI requirements and why they are valuable for security.2020-07-2020 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 106: Massive Intermediate Certificate Distrust Is on the WayA recently identified and widespread configuration error has created a situation where, with the wrong attack on certain public roots, certificates could become essentially unrevokable. As a consequence, 14 public CAs will have to revoke their OCSP certificates, many of which are also intermediates, and permanently discontinue use of their keys. That leaves millions of active TLS, S/MIME, code signing, and document signing certificates in need of immediate replacement or they will be distrusted. Join our hosts as they explain what the problem is and what messy cleanup will be required to address these problems.2020-07-1426 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 105: TOR, How and WhyMany people know that TOR is a browser used for anonymous online activity, but most of us don't know much more than that. In this episode our hosts explain how the TOR network operates, what its potential value is, and how TOR compares to a VPN.2020-07-0820 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 104: 21 PKI Pitfalls to AvoidOur hosts often discuss the idea of errors in PKI implementations and the potential negative consequences for organizations. In this episode they categorize twenty-one PKI pitfalls to avoid according to five main categories of error: certificate problems, deployment problems, systemic security problems, governance problems, and visibility problems. Join us for a crisp description of these twenty-one pitfalls so you can be on the lookout for them.2020-07-0628 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 103: Work-from-Home IT Impact StudyThe need to suddenly enable nearly 100% of information workers for secure, productive work-from-home was a curve ball for IT departments to deal with around the world. Sectigo recently released the results of a commissioned survey of 500 IT professionals about the impact of widespread WFH requirements on IT departments, roadmaps, security, and employee productivity. In this episode our hosts go over the biggest findings from this study.2020-06-2916 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 102: Lawful Access to Encrypted Data ActA newly proposed US Senate bill called the Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act would require service providers and device manufacturers to provide access to encrypted data based on a valid warrant. In this episode our hosts explain the bill's contents and some of the opportunities and pitfalls it presents.2020-06-2615 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 101: Google RCS Chat with End-to-End EncryptionGoogle has just announced the coming availability of end-to-end encryption for its chat service. In this episode our hosts describe the spectrum of potential protection within the capabilities we call end-to-end encryption, including forward secrecy and durability of keys.2020-06-2114 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 100: OpenSSH Deprecates SHA-1Once widely used, SHA-1 is considered insecure today and has been deprecated from the most common PKI use cases. OpenSSH recently provided a roadmap to its eventual deprecation of SHA-1. Join our hosts as they discuss the long, complex process of sunsetting a widely used cryptographic practice, the factors that contribute to these practices continuing beyond their secure lifespans, and the importance of crypto agility.2020-06-1511 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 99: AddTrust Root Expiration ExplainedThe recent expiration of Sectigo's AddTrust legacy root caused some systems to stop working and forced some admins to keep working over the weekend until all was fixed. In this episode we explain roots, root expirations, why they are a non event for most users, and why sometimes an expiration can be more impactful.2020-06-1228 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 98: DMARC and Verified Mark Certificates for EmailA new kind of identity certificate is coming that will enable businesses to include their logos in official email they send in order to improve customer confidence and protect against phishing. It is called a Verified Mark Certificate (VMC) and is built upon the DMARC standard, which controls which senders are allowed to send email using any given From address. In this episode our hosts explain VMCs and DMARC and how they will be used and then discuss where they fit in with S/MIME email certificates.2020-06-0812 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 97: Firefox to Deprecate Support for FTPMozilla has announced its intention to remove support for FTP from the Firefox browser, citing concerns about security and the degree of effort required to keep this functionality current. Join our hosts as they discuss this announcement and its potential effects as well as the considerations that go into choosing when to drop support for outdated, unpopular, or sub-optimal capabilities in technology products.2020-06-0411 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 96: Signal May Leave the USA to Protect Its End-to-End EncryptionCongress's proposed EARN IT act has many industry observers worried about its potential effect on the integrity of encrypted communication. In recent news, secure communication app Signal has floated the idea of relocating outside the United States if that's what's required to retain its ability to offer end-to-end encryption without spying eyes interfering. In this week's episode, we discuss this announcement and related issues surrounding the keeping of digital secrets and encryption.2020-06-0117 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 95: Cryptographic Key VaultingFor PKI to be secure, private keys need to remain private. In this episode we explain "vaulting" for keys or other shared secrets. We touch on the vulnerabilities that secrets vaulting fights against and the common use cases for vaulting.2020-05-2812 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 94: Revocation Checking Through OCSP and CRLOne essential portion of the certificate lifecycle is the ability to revoke certificates. Public SSL certificates use a pair of mechanisms to communicate this revocation status to client machines, CRL and OCSP. In this episode we explain how these mechanisms work and some of their strengths and challenges.2020-05-2623 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 93: Videoconferencing PhishingWith the global workforce's massive shift to work-from-home, a clever new set of opportunistic social engineering attacks has sprung up to take advantage of our unfamiliarity with our new communication and collaboration applications and processes. In this episode our hosts describe these new attacks and what IT departments can do to combat them.2020-05-2114 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 92: COVID-19 Immunity PassportsAs we plan our societal return to normalcy, a number of people and groups are discussing the concept of an electronic "immunity passport" that individuals can possess if they are known to be immune to COVID-19 (possibly through vaccination or prior infection). Today our hosts discuss the requirements for such an immunity passport, some of the opportunities and challenges in putting this kind of system in place, and how existing schemes and systems may fit into an immunity passport initiative.2020-05-1821 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 91: Rabobank Banking App OutageAustralia's Rabobank recently experienced an outage preventing its Android banking app from connecting to its servers. The root cause? An expired certificate. In this episode our hosts explain what happened and how it could have been avoided. They also discuss certificate pinning, how it came to be used with apps like this one, and its disadvantages.2020-05-1312 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 90: An Analysis of Distributed PKIDistributed PKI is a new approach, with advocates saying it will eliminate many weaknesses they perceive with traditional, hierarchical PKI architecture. Guest Alan Grau joins our hosts at they explain how distributed PKI works, describe its proclaimed benefits, and take a hard look at whether or not these claims hold up.2020-05-1024 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 89: PKI's Role in Zero Trust"Zero Trust" is an IT security philosophy that maximizes protection from threats by tightly controlling access and permissions for every individual, device, and process in the organization's environment. Learn how digital identity and certificates play a key role in operating a secure Zero Trust strategy.2020-05-0720 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 88: PKI and BlockchainMany observers notice similarities between PKI and blockchain, including their applicability to secure digital systems and their ability to enable authentic information and non-repudiation in an electronic environment. Join our hosts and expert guest Alan Grau as they go over the similarities and differences between PKI and blockchain, explain the qualities of a good use case for each, and describe how they can complement each other.2020-05-0413 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 87: Zoom's (Not) End-to-End EncryptionWith lockdowns and working from home the norm, a great deal of attention has been paid to video conferencing technology. In particular, Zoom has claimed to offer end-to-end encryption while in fact it does not, making headlines across media of all sorts. In this episode our hosts explain what end-to-end encryption is and why the distinction is important for a service like Zoom.2020-04-3017 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 86: SSH KeysSSH keys are essential for controlling access to production infrastructure. Our hosts are joined by repeat guest David Colon to discuss how SSH keys are used in contemporary computing environments, what risks they carry with them, and tips for IT professionals to use SSH keys easily and securely.2020-04-2718 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 85: Automotive Key Fobs and CryptographyRecent headlines have unveiled high profile attacks against automobile key fobs. Such an attack is potentially huge since successfully mimicking these fobs can yield complete access to an automobile's capabilities. Our hosts are joined by repeat guest Alan Grau as they describe the cryptographic architecture of a modern automotive key fob, how these attacks take place, and what automobile manufacturers can do about it.2020-04-2316 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 84: What Is DNS over HTTPS?DNS over HTTPS is a capability whereby DNS lookups can be encrypted to defend against certain man-in-the-middle attacks as well as protecting information about web usage from being revealed to third parties. In this episode our hosts explain DNS over HTTPS, it potential uses, and how it works. They also explain some of the controversy and potential concerns that have been raised with this approach.2020-04-2008 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 83: Quantum Apocalypse - Does COVID-19 Change the Z DateLock downs and work-from-home requirements have disrupted the efficiency of operations in all walks of industry, including academics and advanced computing research. In this episode our hosts debate if and how the pandemic's disruptive nature might change the date on which quantum computers are able to defeat today's encryption.2020-04-1625 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 82: The Death of the Hard TokenPeople are working from home in unprecedented numbers, which means that companies need to find ways for them to connect securely. Some will consider hard tokens as an option. In this episode our hosts give a frank assessment of the difficulty that hard tokens present for the modern remote workforce, along with some of the other available options that are likely to serve the enterprise better.2020-04-1316 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 81: What Is Embedded Firewall?Security for IoT devices depends not only on establishing strong identity mechanisms for devices and the services they connect to but also in ensuring the ongoing integrity of device operations. In this episode our hosts are joined by guest Alan Grau to explain what an embedded firewall is and how it aids security for connected devices.2020-04-0614 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 80: The Pros and Cons of VPNsWith the sudden, meteoric increase in remote workers, many IT professionals are looking at VPN as a method of keeping them secure. Join our hosts as they discuss the advantages and disadvantages of VPNs, and what to look out for.2020-04-0216 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 79: Firefox Reinstates Support for Deprecated TLS VersionsTo enable broadest possible access to valuable information about the COVID-19 epidemic, Firefox has chosen to reinstate support for web sites using TLS 1.0 and 1.1. Join us to learn about this move, why Firefox has made it, and what that says about the state of web site security today.2020-03-3011 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 78: Extended Validation Certificates and the Dark WebNew research presented at RSA Security Expo indicates that at least one party is using online criminal marketplaces to sell a package of a newly-created business and at least one Extended Validation SSL certificate to go with it. Join our hosts as they explain what the research says and talk about the potential criminal use cases for a bundle like this one.2020-03-2614 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 77: Certificates for Public CloudAs a convenience to customers and a competitive differentiator, public cloud services such as AWS offer TLS certificates for use in their environments. Join our hosts as they explain this practice, how these certificates can be used, and which use cases and environments will not work with TLS certificates from public cloud vendors.2020-03-2309 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 76: Implications of COVID-19 for PKICOVID-19 is rocking all aspects of our daily and business lives. So what are the implications of lock-downs, office closures, and high employee absenteeism on the PKI world? Our hosts explore the implications of our new post-pandemic work culture on business continuity and security, and how PKI fits into this new way of working 2020-03-2026 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 75: Sectigo's COVID-19 ReadinessAs measures move into place throughout society to flatten the curve of COVID-19's spread, it is important to understand the potential effects of lock downs, school closures, and work-from-home mandates on the critical systems that keep our digital world running. Sectigo has conducted an internal audit of its business continuity and disaster recovery plans in light of the specifics of the ongoing pandemic, and we remain confident in our ongoing operation without material disruption through the present crisis. In this episode our hosts go over the results of Sectigo's COVID-19 readiness audit and what customers can expect in the...2020-03-1804 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 74: Device and Network AccessCertificates can play a critical role in enabling and controlling access for users and devices to our sensitive business processes and data. Our hosts are joined once again by David Colon as we explore the role certificates play in providing network access and permissions, including some best practices.2020-03-1714 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 73: Apple to Drop Support for Two-year SSL CertificatesAt the most recent Face-to-Face meeting of the CA/Browser Forum, Apple announced that as of September 1 it will distrust public TLS certificates issued with terms longer than thirteen months for all its technology products. Join our hosts as they discuss this change, its affect on the ecosystem, and what you need to do to prepare for one-year SSL certificates.2020-03-1320 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 72: Future-proofing Your PKIFormer CableLabs CIO and Kyrio President and General Manager Mitch Ashley joins our hosts to discuss how to set up a PKI system that will meet your needs for many years to come. Mitch is now CEO of Accelerated Strategies Group, a disruptive analyst firm focused on cybersecurity, devops and cloud. We discuss the differing attitudes, pain points, and processes of device manufacturers versus service providers. Mitch explains how the overall qualities of the ecosystem affect PKI, ensuring extensibility and auditability, and how to project your PKI needs into the future ten or twenty years from today.2020-03-0934 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 71: Short Lived DevOps CertificatesRepeat guest and DevOps expert David Colon joins us again to discuss identity for microservices, including the use of very short-lived TLS certificates. David and our hosts explore the unique properties of PKI in these environments and describe how to find the optimal term for a container certificate.2020-03-0621 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 70: Identity Is the New PerimeterModern architectures and development processes have shattered the old concept of an IT perimeter for the enterprise. In this world, attaching strong identity to every device, user, and process is essential to security. In this episode our hosts describe this challenge and discuss the pros and cons of various identity schemes.2020-03-0427 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 69: Fundamentals of DevOps and PKIIn our ongoing series on DevOps and PKI, DevOps practitioner David Colon joins us to help describe the intersection of DevOps security and PKI. We explore how PKI fits in with orchestration engines like Kubernetes and some of the practical considerations in securely using keys in such environments.2020-02-2822 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 68: Why SHA-1 Is No Longer SecureSHA-1 was a cornerstone of the early secure web. Now, 25 years later, this hashing function is no longer secure. Join our hosts to hear the history of SHA-1, its common use cases, and the properties of an effective hashing function. Learn about collision attacks and why they matter. Find out the reasons SHA-1 is still in use and why it is no longer secure in today's computing world.2020-02-2331 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 67: Definition of DevOps and DevSecOpsOur hosts are joined by senior DevOps engineer David Colon to explore what DevOps means in today's enterprise. They cover diverse aspects of the DevOps phenomenon, including cultural implications, "configuration drift," definition of release velocity, and DevSecOps. Plus of course how DevSecOps intersects with PKI.2020-02-2122 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 66: Functional Versus Homomorphic EncryptionTraditionally, file encryption is an all-or-nothing affair where data cannot be gleaned from the encrypted file without fully decrypting its contents. A new brand of cryptography called homomorphic encryption makes it possible for specific types of data to be read from a file while the rest of it remains encrypted. Join our hosts as they explain this new technology approach and its possible implications and use cases.2020-02-1815 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 35: Quantum Apocalypse - Mosca's Inequality, Mad Max, and MohawksQuantum computers have the potential to defeat the RSA and ECC encryption underlying our digital world. We must swap out these algorithms before quantum computers reach that stage of maturity. But how long to we have? Join our hosts Tim Callan and Jason Soroko as they explain how to calculate the ominously named "Z date," the possible consequences of missing that deadline, and potential hairstyles for a post-apocalyptic world.2019-08-2719 min

Douglasville ImpactMillage Rate Information With Finance Director Karin CallanCity of Douglasville Finance Director, MS Karin Callan, joins Host Jason Post, on this Special Edition of Douglasville Impact. As fall approaches it's time once again to examine how the City's property taxes are calculated. Karin has all the details on millage rates and how this will effect property taxes. Please share this episode with anyone who owns property within the city limits of Douglasville. Show Notes: City of Douglasville Website: douglasvillega.gov City of Douglasville on Comcast: channel 22 throughout Douglas County City of Douglasville on YouTube: mycititv.com D...2019-08-1413 min

Root Causes: A PKI and Security PodcastRoot Causes 17: Sectigo Acquires Icon LabsSectigo's recent acquisition of Icon Labs expands the company's capabilities in embedded OEM and device identity. Jason and Tim are joined by Icon Labs co-founder Alan Grau as our podcasters explore the needs and potential vulnerabilities for connected devices and the suite of technologies that can address these security requirements.2019-05-1719 min

Method To The MadnessJason MarshHost Ali Nazar interviews Jason Marsh, Editor in Chief of the Greater Good Science Center, on the campus organizations work on quantifying what makes people happy.Transcript:Ali Nazar:You're listening to KALX Berkeley 90.7 FM, University of California and listener supported radio. And this is Method to the Madness coming at you from the Public Affairs Department here at CalX, exploring the innovative spirit of the Bay Area. I'm your host, Ali Nazar. Thanks for joining us today. And with me in studio I have Jason Marsh, the founding editor-in-chief...2018-09-1427 min

Sensei and DaveEPISODE 3 - The Wisdom of SolomonSensei and Dave are joined by their first ever human guest - one of Sensei's first ever students and qualified psychotherapist Sol 'The Sol man' Petrovski. Together they discuss the upcoming Wisdom for Life seminars and the connections between Bujinkan and his practice. Sensei channels Jason Vorhees for Weird Weapon Wednesday, Sensei explains the origin of the word 'ninja' and the pair discuss perhaps the most famous ninjas of the modern era - the teenage mutant turtle ones.2016-09-2200 min

The Mitchen with Andrew Levins and Mitch OrrEpisode 37: No Scratching (with Myffy Rigby, Callan Boys, Anton Forte And Jason Scott)We sat down with the owners of the Good Food Guide's best restaurant of the year - and the two editors who awarded it to them! Myffy Rigby is back for her second episode of The Mitchen, with her is Brisbane Good Food Guide editor Callan Boys, plus Jason Scott and Anton Forte, owners of the best new restaurant Hubert, as well as Sydney institutions Frankie's, Shady Pines and The Baxter Inn. - The Mitchen is a podcast about food in Sydney, hosted by Andrew Levins and Mitch Orr. Get in touch with us to ask us a question or t...2016-09-121h 08