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MGM Resorts Hack: Key Takeaways and Lessons Learned for Cybersecurity | Ep. 102 Nov 01, 2023

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The high-profile hack of MGM Resorts International is shining a light on the latest tactics being used by organized hackers to exploit large companies. What lessons can consumers and other businesses learn from these attacks? Keith chats with Ben Smith, Field CTO of security firm NetWitness, about the fallout from these attacks and how companies can shore up their own security.

Emerging Tech Failures: A Reality Check for the Industry | Ep. 101 Oct 31, 2023

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In our latest technology news roundup, we chat about how technology often gets hyped to the extreme, and it takes some common sense to bring us back to reality. Keith and Chris discuss this concept around autonomous vehicles, electric cars, cryptocurrency and more. In addition, Meta sees record revenues due to an advertising rebound, while at the same time they get slapped with government lawsuits that say their technology is addicting to kids and teens.

Navigating the IT Job Market: Overcoming Common Challenges Oct 25, 2023

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Recent unemployment data in the technology jobs market indicates a growing number of unemployed tech workers. Is generative AI the cause of some companies holding back on entry-level IT positions? Keith discusses the latest data with Computerworld’s Lucas Mearian to see whether this is a small blip or the beginning of a new trend in tech job hiring.

Amazon's Lightning-Fast Delivery: ChatGPT Explores Latest Trends Oct 24, 2023

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OpenAI integrates current search engine data with ChatGPT to make answers more “new”; Amazon expands its use of robotics and artificial intelligence to make deliveries even faster; and we see the return of the ‘Glasshole’ as Meta Quest headsets begin being used in public situations, irking lots of normal people. Keith and Chris catch up on the latest technology news in this episode.

How software development with GenAI goes beyond coding | Ep. 98 Oct 19, 2023

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Beyond using generative AI tools for writing code, software developers are finding immediate benefits to improving communication and efficiency on projects big and small. Keith chats with Cory Hymel, vice president of product and research at Gigster, about how software developers are thriving with new genAI tools.

Social media taken to task in Israel-Hamas war | Ep. 97 Oct 17, 2023

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We are now witnessing the new realities of how news is being delivered (and whether it’s true or misinformation) through social media platforms in the wake of the Hamas attack in Israel and the ensuing war. Europe calls for big platforms such as Meta and X to take down illegal content, and X faces fallout for changes that erode trust in the platform. Keith and Chris discuss the latest developments, along with news about TikTok, AI voice cloning, and whether we’re basically living in a virtual simulation somewhere.

Why security awareness training is failing | Ep. 96 Oct 12, 2023

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Training employees to spot phishing attempts and raise security awareness is a multi-billion-dollar business, but does it really work? Recent high-profile cyberattacks have shown that it is still relatively easy for attackers to get employees to provide access to computer systems and networks. Keith chats with Kelly Reeves, a cybersecurity expert and researcher, about how companies can improve their security awareness training.

How Fort Lauderdale’s IT team responded during historic flood | Ep. 94 Oct 11, 2023

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Most tech organizations have a disaster recovery plan in place for traditional events such as hurricanes, earthquakes, blizzards, etc. But what happens when the event itself is unexpected (and immediate)? Keith talks with Tamecka McKay, CIO for the city of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., about how her team responded during a historic rainfall that dropped 25-plus inches of rain in a five-hour period, flooding many buildings and taking out power, email and other tech systems.

How companies can better ‘greenify’ their data centers | Ep. 94 Oct 10, 2023

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As businesses look to improve their sustainability footprints, the power-hungry data center takes front-and-center stage. Keith chats with Sara Martin, an associate principal at architecture firm HED, about what companies should consider in making a greener data center around areas such as building materials, location, and new designs.

How will we prepare for ‘AI’ in education, training? | Ep. 93 Oct 05, 2023

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As new generative AI tools come out almost weekly, we are on the cusp of having a generation of humans that will grow up with artificial intelligence, similar to how millennials and ‘GenZ’ kids grew up with mobile phones and social media. What steps will businesses and schools need to take to train Generation AI? Keith talks with Gaurav Rao, executive vice president and general manager for machine learning and AI at AtScale, about the structural changes we’ll see.

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