Best CASBS Podcasts (2025)

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From CASB to SaaS Security: Tackling OAuth Threats with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps 43:46

23d ago43:46

43:46

In this episode of the Talking Security Podcast, we sit down with Itai Cohen from the Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps team to explore the evolution of SaaS Security — from the traditional CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker) model to a broader, more proactive security strategy. We cover: Why CASB isn’t enough anymore and what the future of SaaS Se…

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Can AI Take Common Sense from a Baby? 37:17

1d ago37:17

37:17

Generative AI tools built on large language models are increasingly "intelligent" yet lack a baby's common sense – the ability to non-verbally generalize to novel situations without additional training. What can developmental science contribute to AI? Tech journalist and former CASBS fellow John Markoff chats with 2023-24 CASBS fellow David Moore, …

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Mastering Security in the Cloud Era: Insights from a Microsoft Security MVP 52:30

9d ago52:30

52:30

In the first episode of Season 2 of our MVP Security Insights series on the Talking Security podcast, we explore the ever-evolving landscape of cloud security and delve into practical strategies with our distinguished guest, Microsoft Security MVP Truls Dahlsveen. Truls brings deep expertise in security monitoring, SIEM, and Endpoint Detection and …

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Let's Talk March Update: Zero Days, OAuth Attacks, and the Latest in Microsoft Security 32:04

1M ago32:04

32:04

Join your hosts Frans Oudendorp and Pouyan Khabazi in this month's episode of "Let's Talk" on the Talking Security podcast. We dive into critical cybersecurity developments from March, including Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday addressing seven zero-day vulnerabilities (https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-march-2025-patch-tues…

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Make the Atmosphere Great Again 57:26

1M ago57:26

57:26

Given deeply polarized domestic politics and insufficient international commitment to the Paris Accord, can we reduce greenhouse gas emissions and avert some of the worst effects of climate change before it's too late? It's an elemental question that warrants despair, yes, but plenty of hope too. Political scientist Leigh Raymond, a 2021-22 CASBS f…

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Anthropology at the Borderlands of Experience 57:45

2M ago57:45

57:45

Two-time CASBS fellow and renowned anthropologist Tanya Luhrmann discusses her past and current work as an anthropologist of the mind, both in religious and psychological contexts, in conversation with 2023-24 CASBS fellow Erica Robles-Anderson. Luhrmann's award-winning work investigates visions, voices, psychosis, the supernatural, and other unusu…

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🔒Let's Talk Security - Feb 2025 Update | Safer Internet Day, Defender XDR, DeepSeek Data Leak & More 40:34

2M ago40:34

40:34

Welcome to another episode of "Talking Security - Let's Talk!" 🚀 This month, we bring you the latest cybersecurity updates, breaking news, and expert insights to keep you informed and ahead of threats. 🔹 Topics in this episode: ✅ Safer Internet Day 2025 – Promoting a safer online world for everyone ✅ DeepSeek Database Leak – Exposing sensitive chat…

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Deep Dive on Data Centres 1:41:59

3M ago1:41:59

1:41:59

In this episode, Martin Bazinet and Joseph Reele join KJ to discuss why data centres both private and public are growing at such a rapid rate. As we see the surge of demand how do large organizations keep pace with power and cooling demands and how can we translate that into guidance for our private data centres and our edge deployments? At scale h…

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Demystifying the Disinformation Marketplace 46:43

3M ago46:43

46:43

There never will be enough independent fact checking of online political advertising and their ecosystems. Can we develop methods and tools to demonetize or at least disincentivize the behaviors of disinformation producers as well as the ad firms and content providers in business with them? 2023-24 CASBS fellow Ceren Budak navigates the disinformat…

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Let's Talk: January Update: Critical Advancements & Key Insights 35:56

3M ago35:56

35:56

🎧 Welcome to the latest episode of "Talking Security" - Let's Talk series! Join your host, Frans Oudendorp, and co-host Pouyan Khabazi, as they dive into the crucial advancements and developments in cybersecurity over the past two months. 🕵️‍♂️ In this episode, we cover: - DORA Giveaway: All about the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), now …

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How Women Are Reshaping the Tech Landscape 1:10:51

4M ago1:10:51

1:10:51

In this episode, we dive into the transformative impact of women in tech — breaking barriers, driving innovation and reshaping the tech landscape. Our host, KJ Burke, sits down with Sandi Jones, IT Operations Leader, Interac Corp., who has had a long, successful tech industry career spanning multiple organizations. Together, they explore the challe…

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Let's Talk: Microsoft Ignite 2024 Security Highlights 49:57

5M ago49:57

49:57

Join us for the inaugural episode of "Let's Talk," a new series within the Talking Security podcast, where hosts Pouyan Khabazi and Frans Oudendorp delve into the latest updates from Microsoft Ignite 2024. In this episode, we cover the groundbreaking advancements in Microsoft Security products, including updates to Defender for Cloud, the launch of…

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How to Empower Your Organization with AI Tools 1:04:46

5M ago1:04:46

1:04:46

In this episode, host KJ Burke is joined by Kelly LaForest, Consultant, Microsoft Cloud, Professional Services and Brian Matthews, Head of Services Strategy & Development, Digital Workspace, CDW Canada, to discuss AI tools that empower our individual coworkers. As we see more AI capabilities being baked in to applications and as more organizations …

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How to Get the Most out of the Technology You Purchase 57:32

6M ago57:32

57:32

In this episode, host KJ Burke is joined by Adam Diallo, Senior Manager Customer Success, CDW Canada and Amanda Frank, Senior Manager Customer Success, CDW Canada to discuss how services organizations and technology providers continue to change the way they help customers, ensuring they have success throughout the full lifecycle of technology.To le…

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Navigating DevSecOps with GitHub: Insights from April Yoho 43:45

6M ago43:45

43:45

In this engaging episode of the TalkingSecurity podcast – DevSecOps series, host Frans Oudendorp, along with co-hosts Pouyan Khabazi and Sander ten Brinke, sits down online with special guest April Yoho from GitHub. Together, they explore April's unique journey in the DevSecOps field, delve into the world of GitHub and GitHub Advanced Security, and…

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The Humanity of Connective Labor 51:23

7M ago51:23

51:23

Are jobs requiring high levels of human interaction worth preserving in the age of automation? Can we design machines to achieve something profound – the mutual recognition that occurs when human beings truly "see" each other? CASBS faculty fellow Mitchell Stevens explores these questions with Allison Pugh, author of the 2024 book The Last Human Jo…

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MVP Insights E06 - Strengthening Community Connections with Pablo Chacon and Katie Ryckman 46:11

7M ago46:11

46:11

In the sixth episode of the "Security MVP Insights" series on the TalkingSecurity podcast, hosts Frans Oudendorp and Pouyan Khabazi welcome special guests Pablo Chacon and Katie Ryckman. Both esteemed professionals at Microsoft, Pablo and Katie lead the Customer Connection Program (CCP), playing a pivotal role in fostering collaboration between the…

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Why End Users Are Cybersecurity's Weakest Link 58:32

7M ago58:32

58:32

In this episode, host KJ Burke is joined by guests Daniel Pinsky, CSO & Head of Information Security, CDW Canada and David Shipley, CEO and Cofounder, Beauceron Security Inc. to discuss the need to educate our users on cybersecurity best practices and how we can build a security minded organization. To learn more, visit cdw.ca…

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Bonus Episode - Charting the Course: Hybrid Multicloud Strategies and AI Adoption in Canada 55:12

8M ago55:12

55:12

In this episode, host KJ Burke and guest Jim Love discuss some of the insights coming out of the 2024 Hybrid Cloud Report.To learn more, visit cdw.caBy Jim Love

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DevSecOps E07 - Elevating DevSecOps: Mastering Infrastructure and Identity Monitoring 39:14

8M ago39:14

39:14

In this compelling follow-up episode of the Talking Security podcast, hosts Sander ten Brinke, Pouyan Khabazi, and Frans Oudendorp delve into the crucial aspects of monitoring infrastructure and identity within the DevSecOps framework. Building on our previous discussion, this episode provides a thorough exploration of best practices for securing y…

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The State of HPC and AI in the Canadian Federal Government 1:40:31

8M ago1:40:31

1:40:31

What are some of the traditional uses cases for HPC and AI that the Federal Government uses currently? · What are some of the identified use cases that have been difficult to implement? · What challenges have stalled those implementations historically? · How has the current state of HPC and AI changed so that some of those use cases can now be real…

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MVP Insights E05 - Exploring Advanced Cybersecurity Strategies with Mona Ghadiri 47:56

8M ago47:56

47:56

In the fifth episode of the "Security MVP Insights" series on the TalkingSecurity podcast, hosts Frans Oudendorp and Pouyan Khabazi engage in a captivating discussion with special guest Mona Ghadiri. Mona, a highly experienced cybersecurity professional, currently holds the position of Director of Product Management at BlueVoyant and is a distingui…

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MVP Insights E04 - Unlocking Cybersecurity, the Insights with Gianni Castaldi 🎉 44:33

9M ago44:33

44:33

Join hosts Frans Oudendorp and Pouyan Khabazi in the fourth episode of the "Security MVP Insights" series on the TalkingSecurity podcast for a compelling and informative discussion. This episode features special guest Gianni Castaldi, a renowned cybersecurity expert and Microsoft MVP, who shares his deep insights into the intricacies of today's cyb…

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A Different Take on Data Privacy, AI, and AI management 55:11

9M ago55:11

55:11

Up until recently access to AI was really restricted to fewer people. The need for specialized tools, knowledge and technology created hurdles that many organizations were not able to clear. How have you seen access to AI and the perceived value of AI change across different consumers? One of the ways we have been segmenting generative AI with cust…

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Organized Civic Benevolence and Nationhood 51:37

9M ago51:37

51:37

Santi Furnari (CASBS fellow, 2023-24) engages renowned political sociologist & 2015-16 fellow Elisabeth Clemens on the role of private civic volunteer organizations in co-constructing national identity and state capacity as well as serving as tools of governance, solidarity, and inclusion for much of American history. In what form does civic benevo…

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MVP Insights E03 - How Airbrush Boosts Mattias Borg in CyberSecurity! 🚀 49:35

9M ago49:35

49:35

Join hosts Frans Oudendorp and Pouyan Khabazi for the third episode of the "Security MVP Insights" series on the TalkingSecurity podcast. This time, they are joined by the esteemed cybersecurity expert and Microsoft MVP, Mattias Borg, for an in-depth exploration of today's cybersecurity landscape. In this episode, Mattias shares his expertise and i…

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#38 - MVP Security Insights - Thijs Lecomte 41:40

10M ago41:40

41:40

In the second episode of the "Security MVP Insights" series on the TalkingSecurity podcast, hosts Frans Oudendorp and Pouyan Khabazi are back with another insightful discussion. This time, they are joined by Thijs Lecomte, a distinguished cybersecurity expert and Microsoft MVP, to delve into the complexities of today's cybersecurity environment. Do…

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Exposing Sources and Impacts of Election Disinformation Campaigns 42:07

10M ago42:07

42:07

Legendary tech journalist John Markoff (CASBS fellow, 2017-18) chats with 2023-24 CASBS fellow Young Mie Kim on her groundbreaking efforts to identify how shadowy groups use algorithms and targeted disinformation campaigns during presidential election cycles; measure their real-world distorting effects on voter mobilization or suppression; and illu…

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Computing with giants: How supercomputers are different 1:16:35

10M ago1:16:35

1:16:35

What has the role of supercomputers been historically? Has the advent of GPU clusters changed the role of HPC? How is the technology changing to meet new needs of researchers and organizations? As we look at supercomputing across different verticals, what parts of the technology and software stack stay similar and where does that stack depart from …

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#37 - MVP Security Insights - Sanna Diana Tomren 42:40

10M ago42:40

42:40

Welcome to the premiere episode of "Security MVP Insights," where we sit down with leading Microsoft Security MVPs from around the world to explore the dynamic landscape of cybersecurity. In this first episode, we are thrilled to feature Sanna Diana Tomren, a distinguished Microsoft Security MVP known for her extensive expertise and innovative appr…

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#36 - DevSecOps Series - Mastering the Monitor Phase for Robust Security 42:51

11M ago42:51

42:51

In this insightful episode of the Talking Security podcast, we turn our focus to the Monitor phase of the DevSecOps cycle. Hosts Sander ten Brinke, Pouyan Khabazi, and Frans Oudendorp guide you through the intricacies of continuous monitoring, providing an in-depth analysis of how to effectively observe and respond to threats in real-time. This epi…

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How to Augment Your IT Team with Managed Services 45:58

11M ago45:58

45:58

Why do organizations use staff augmentation and managed services? How do you differentiate and decide between filling roles that are internal, external consulting or managed services? What are some of the considerations that management focuses on when they build a plan to leverage managed services? What makes a good managed services partner? What a…

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The Gold Standard of Economic Historians 1:12:58

11M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

Stefan Link, a 2023-24 CASBS fellow, chats with Barry Eichengreen, a 1996-97 CASBS fellow and world renowned for his expertise at the nexus of international economics and economic history. They discuss some of Eichengreen's most prominent works — including "The European Economy Since 1945," which emerged from his CASBS experience, and "Golden Fette…

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#35 - DevSecOps Series – How to release Software Securely in a DevSecOps Pipeline? 34:17

11M ago34:17

34:17

In this episode of the Talking Security podcast, we delve into the essentials of release code securely within a DevSecOps pipeline. Join hosts Sander ten Brinke, Pouyan Khabazi, and Frans Oudendorp as they explore key strategies and best practices for integrating security into every stage of software development and deployment. As part of our DevSe…

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Smart Retail 55:45

12M ago55:45

55:45

In this episode, we discuss smart retail innovations and how they lead to a better and more cost-effective environment for retail storefrontsTo learn more, visit cdw.caBy CDW Canada

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#34 - DevSecOps Series – Demystifying the Test Process 33:06

12M ago33:06

33:06

Welcome to the latest episode of the TalkingSecurity podcast, where we delve into the world of DevSecOps. In this episode, “Demystifying the Test Process,” we unpack the essentials of testing and its significance in the DevSecOps pipeline. 🔍 What’s Inside: - Automated Testing: Discover the transformative power of automation in testing. - Security I…

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A Scholar's Commitment to Workers' Economic Justice 50:44

1y ago50:44

50:44

Labor historian & 2023-24 CASBS fellow Gabriel Winant in conversation with 2018-19 CASBS fellow Ruth Milkman, among the nation's most renowned sociologists of labor. In addition to interrogating divisions within and segmentation across labor markets in recent decades, Milkman also has remained attuned to the complexity of the overall working class …

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Innovating Patient Care 1:09:20

1y ago1:09:20

1:09:20

In this episode, we discuss technology innovations impacting the way patients are cared for, where they are cared for, and how effective that care ultimately is. The current state of healthcare. Where are we at and what is currently in flight as far as technology innovation that we are seeing? How is innovation in technology changing the way patien…

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Bridging Adaptive Algorithms and the Public Good 42:23

1y ago42:23

42:23

Pulitzer Prize-winning tech journalist John Markoff chats with 2022-23 CASBS fellow Nathan Matias about often-overlooked public interest questions and concerns regarding the deployment of tech platform algorithms and AI models. Specifically, Matias is a player in filling the two-way knowledge gaps between civil society and tech firms with an eye on…

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The Latest Innovations in AI 53:42

1y ago53:42

53:42

In this episode, we discuss... The hardware ecosystem from device to data centre and platform NPUs and endpoints Cloud platforms for AI Access to tools Future of AI – Multimodal – Multisensory - sora To learn more, visit cdw.caBy CDW Canada

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A Social Science of Caregiving 1:04:20

1y ago1:04:20

1:04:20

Recorded before a live audience, Margaret Levi, Alison Gopnik, & Anne-Marie Slaughter discuss a CASBS project, "The Social Science of Caregiving," which is reimagining the philosophical, psychological, biological, political, & economic foundations of care and caregiving. The goal is a coherent empirical and theoretical account or synthesis of care …

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#33- DevSecOps series - Secure your build process and build environment 1:00:52

1y ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Code Security is not only about writing secure code, but also about build it securely. In this episode, three experts from different domains and perspectives share their knowledge and experience on how to secure the Build Process and the Build Environment. hether you are a developer, a security analyst, or a DevSecOps enthusiast, you will find this…

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AI Security and Governance 1:05:38

1y ago1:05:38

1:05:38

In this episode we discuss... Current state of cybersecurity Types of AI are impacting cybersecurity How bad actors are leveraging GenAI to be more productive What is the measurable impact of GenAI to the risk profile of businesses? What keeps you up at night when you think about AI as a cybersecurity risk? To learn more, visit cdw.ca…

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The Rise of FinOps 50:52

1y ago50:52

50:52

In this episode, we discuss… The current and expected future state of the economy How that state affects business investment planning Discuss the unique aspects and benefits of CAPEX Discuss the unique aspects and benefits of OPEX How public cloud has changed the way businesses plan spend How IT can communicate with the business more effectively to…

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The Shadow of Cybersecurity Expertise 39:30

1+ y ago39:30

39:30

Pulitzer Prize-winning tech journalist & 2017-18 CASBS fellow John Markoff chats with 2022-23 CASBS fellow Rebecca Slayton on how the field of computing expertise evolved, eventually giving rise to the niche of professionals who protect systems from cyber-attacks. Slayton's forthcoming book explores the governance & risk implications emerging from …

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#32- DevSecOps series - Code security from a developer perspective 46:16

1+ y ago46:16

46:16

Code Security is a crucial aspect of software development, especially in the era of DevSecOps. In this episode, three experts from different backgrounds and roles share their insights and experiences on how to code securely, what are the common pitfalls and best practices, and what tools and techniques can help developers and security analysts work…

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Challenging History Erasures to Expand Possible Futures 1:05:50

1+ y ago1:05:50

1:05:50

Two-time CASBS fellow Fred Turner engages CASBS board of directors chair Abby Smith Rumsey before a live audience to discuss her new book "Memory, Edited: Taking Liberties with History." When the erasure or distortion of collective memory through storytelling hijacks fact, truth, and history itself, what kind of information infrastructures can effe…

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CDW Canada Tech Talks Season 3 Trailer 0:33

1+ y ago0:33

0:33

Join us this season as we engage with industry leaders in technical discussions around key innovations that are affecting all our lives in business, and in many cases our daily lives as well. To learn more, visit cdw.caBy CDW Canada

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Toward a Society of Shared Recognition 46:53

1+ y ago46:53

46:53

Renowned sociologist Michèle Lamont (CASBS fellow, 2002-03) discusses her new book, Seeing Others, with former CASBS director Woody Powell. The book assembles decades of Lamont’s scholarship, engaging some of contemporary society’s most elemental challenges and advancing key building blocks toward a shared human experience marked by greater inclusi…

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Toward Cross-disciplinary Consensus About Our (Mis)Information Environment 49:07

1+ y ago49:07

49:07

Fully understanding and regulating our complex information ecosystems will require creating new cultures and modes of collaborating, new organizational frameworks and, yes, working with generative AI models in service of aggregating actionable scientific knowledge. Angela Aristidou (CASBS fellow, 2022-23) navigates the crucial questions and challen…

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