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The Ops Review

The Ops Review

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If you are a small business owner or operator feeling overwhelmed, confused, or downright frightened by the ever-changing tech landscape.
Then you have come to the right place!
Welcome to The Ops Review podcast, your guide to navigating the exciting and sometimes confusing world of technology.
Each week we will discuss the challenges small businesses face, from cybersecurity and cloud computing to automation and data management.

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Episodes
  • Building a Secure CI/CD Pipeline: A Guide to Safer Software Delivery
    Mar 4 2024

    In today's fast-paced software development landscape, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines are the backbone of efficient delivery. However, security must be a top priority, as a compromised pipeline can expose your code, customers, and reputation to significant risk.

    You can find links to the studies and products we mention in the blog post.
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    0:00 Intro
    1:04 Securing Your Pipeline Configuration
    3:00 Implement Security Testing
    5:23 Enforce Least Privilege and Access Control
    6:19 Code and Commit Signing
    6:44 Conclusion

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    8 mins
  • Top 5 Actions SMBs Need To Take to Security Their Network
    Feb 18 2024

    The Ops Review outlines 5 crucial cybersecurity actions for SMBs, including:

    • Antivirus & Firewall: Protect yourself from malware and unauthorized access with recommended software options.
    • Software Updates: Stay patched to avoid vulnerabilities hackers exploit.
    • 2FA & SSO: Add extra login security and simplify password management.
    • Data Backups & Encryption: Secure your data against ransomware and accidental loss.
    • Employee Training: Empower employees to identify and report phishing attempts.

    Remember, a layered approach is key to secure your business!

    You can find links to the studies and products we mention in the blog post.
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    0:55 #5: Antivirus & Firewall: Double Defense
    6:36 #4: Patch it Up – Update Your Software Regularly
    9:47 #3: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) & Single Sign-On (SSO): Secure Your Logins
    13:07 #2: Backup & Encrypt Your Data – Always Be Prepared
    16:10 #1: Educate Your Employees – Cybersecurity Awareness is Key

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    22 mins
  • Can AI really change your business?
    Feb 12 2024

    So what is Generative or Gen AI anyway? I feel like it's just for large Enterprises and I don’t think I can benefit. Are other small businesses taking advantage of the AI revolution? Is it going to give me a major productivity boost that all the Wall Street hype and news media promise? How do I get started if I want to use Gen AI in my business today? What about the legal aspects of using AI? If you find yourself asking these questions or having these doubts then this episode of The Ops Review is just for you. We will distill down the tech and provide practical examples of how you can incorporate this into your workday.

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    1:00 What is Gen AI?
    2:15 How are businesses using it today?
    4:20 Examples of Gen AI in use today.
    9:27 How much is of this is Wall Street Hype?
    12:06 Where should SMBs start in their AI journey?
    16:13 Legal questions about IP and Copyright protection.

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    21 mins
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