Episodes

  • Operating System Management

    Operating System Management
    Jun 4 2026
    The operating system is the foundation of IT infrastructure. It affects everything built on top of it. Take good care of it, and you're on your way to a smooth platform for your application. Neglect to maintain it? Well, you might run into some problems. Scott McBrien, Technical Product Marketing Manager at Red Hat, recalls his experiences managing the operating system over the years. He covers the consequences of forgetting to keep the OS up to date, why standardization across your hardware is key, why upgrades go wrong—and how to deal with all of the above.
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    45 mins
  • Return To The Root

    Return To The Root
    May 21 2026
    What does it really take to build, maintain, and secure the invisible backbone of modern technology? In this season of Compiler, we are breaking down the reality of IT infrastructure, and examine how AI is changing the game. Host Emily Bock is joined by Jennifer Scalf as she explores the critical elements of the stack, with some help from expert voices from across the industry. Whether someone is setting up an environment for the first time, or trying to understand how the pieces fit together, simplifying today’s complexity is vital for managing the environments of tomorrow. The new season premieres June 4.
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    1 min
  • Collaboration In Product Security

    Collaboration In Product Security
    Apr 2 2026
    How do security professionals work together to manage the known and the unknown? The Compiler team wraps up their exploration of product security by focusing on how teams across companies and projects work together effectively. Jeremy West returns to the show to share how transparency, standards, and accountability drive better outcomes when things go wrong.
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    20 mins
  • Keeping Track Of Vulnerabilities With CVEs

    Keeping Track Of Vulnerabilities With CVEs
    Mar 19 2026
    Every lock has its weakness. That applies to the world of IT security—and any one piece of software can have multiple vulnerabilities. Code changes. Stacks evolve. The potential for incursions keeps growing. How can anyone keep track of it all? Enter the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Program. Jeremy West, Senior Manager of Product Security Engineering at Red Hat, walks us through the CVE tracking and remediation process—and explains why having a common standard is vital for everyone's security.
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    47 mins
  • Post-quantum Cryptography

    Post-quantum Cryptography
    Mar 5 2026
    What happens when the encryption protecting the world’s most sensitive data is broken? As quantum computing advances, the standard algorithms we use for banking, healthcare, and government operations are facing an existential threat. Red Hat Distinguished Engineer Simo Sorce breaks down the real-world implications of post-quantum security threats, and how the IT industry is shifting toward quantum-resistant services.
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    32 mins
  • Understanding AI Security Frameworks

    Understanding AI Security Frameworks
    Feb 19 2026
    With AI, traditional security methods don’t apply. Conventional defenses and ways of thinking cannot account for the myriad of attack vectors an AI model can present to a nefarious actor. Red Hat Principal Product Security Engineer Huzaifa Sidhpurwala breaks down the emerging security frameworks designed for the AI era, and tells us why complacency is (still) the weakest point when securing systems.
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    29 mins
  • Data Security And AI

    Data Security And AI
    Feb 5 2026
    The relationship between data and AI is...complicated. AI is built on data. It often needs more. A wealth of data can make AI strong. But it can also be a weakness. Clarence Clayton, Director of Global Privacy + AI Risk and Compliance at Red Hat, helps us understand the increasingly complex interplay between data and AI—because the flow of information isn't a one-way street.
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    30 mins
  • Data Security 101

    Data Security 101
    Jan 22 2026
    They say "data is king." From secret recipes to performance metrics and beyond, organizations use mountains of data every day. It's important to keep that data safe from scammers, the competition, or anyone else who could misuse it. Securing that data isn't easy. Clarence Clayton, Director of Global Privacy + AI Risk and Compliance at Red Hat, lays out the foundations of data security. He covers what needs to be protected and explains some of the basic principles you should follow to keep data thieves out of your database.
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    33 mins