Nerding Out With Viktor

In a captivating deep dive into the world of advanced storage systems, Viktor welcomes ZFS expert and FreeBSD developer Allan Jude to explore the intricate landscape of modern filesystem architecture. This episode of Nerding Out with Viktor peels back the layers of enterprise storage solutions, offering listeners a masterclass in both theoretical foundations and practical implementations. Allan, d...

In this thrilling episode of Nerding Out with Viktor , host Viktor Petersson is joined by Ken Munro, a leading figure in cybersecurity and an expert in penetration testing. Together, they dive into the hidden world of aviation cybersecurity, shedding light on the challenges, discoveries, and unexpected vulnerabilities that exist within modern aircraft systems. With decades of experience and a pass...

In this enlightening episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, Viktor Petersson welcomes authentication expert Massi Gori to delve deep into the ever-evolving world of digital identity and security. Massi, a seasoned product manager at Canonical, brings over 17 years of experience in identity management, from foundational protocols like LDAP and Kerberos to the latest advancements in passkeys and zero-t...

In this episode of Nerding Out With Viktor , host Viktor Petersson sits down with Steve Springett, a leading figure in the world of Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) and the primary maintainer of CycloneDX, to explore the evolving landscape of software security and SBOMs. Steve shares his journey into the SBOM space, starting with his early experiences in supply chain management and the creation...

In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, I sit down with Iceman, a well-known figure in the RFID hacking community. You might have caught one of his DEFCON talks, where he's done some groundbreaking work in RFID security. Today, we're diving deep into RFID technology, hacking techniques, and security vulnerabilities that many of us take for granted in everyday systems. RFID (Radio-Frequency Ide...

In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson sits down with Philipp Deppenwiese, Head of Solution Engineering at Binarly, to delve into the critical yet often overlooked world of firmware security. As they explore the unique challenges of firmware and BIOS, Viktor and Philipp shed light on the importance of transparency in the development process. The conversation takes a fasc...

In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," Justin shares his unique insights on the evolution of Docker, the containerization pioneer. He reminisces about the early days of the London DevOps scene and its significant role in shaping the global community. The conversation delves into Docker's origins, highlighting the challenges and rapid rise to prominence in the cloud-native ecosystem. Justin...

In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," Viktor dives deep into the world of artificial intelligence with Luke Marsden, an AI expert and visionary behind Helix. The conversation explores the rapidly evolving landscape of large language models (LLMs), the impact of OpenAI's ChatGPT, and the rise of open-source AI alternatives. Luke sheds light on the current state of AI, discussing how compani...

On this engaging episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor", Viktor sits down with Daniel Stenberg, founder of the widely adopted command-line tool Curl, to discuss his fascinating journey from early programming days on Commodore 64 and Amiga to creating a tool that has become indispensable for developers worldwide. Daniel shares insights into maintaining an open-source project for over 26 years, includ...

On this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor", we dive into the world of cybersecurity with special guest Allan. He shares his expertise on CISA, the civilian government's critical infrastructure defense and security agency, highlighting its role in safeguarding American society. We also explore the concept of Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs), their origin, and why they're crucial for cybersecuri...

In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," Bryan Cantrill, CTO and co-founder of Oxide Computer Company, joins Viktor Petersson for a thought-provoking conversation about the future of cloud infrastructure. Bryan shares his expertise on DTrace, a game-changing system monitoring tool he pioneered at Sun Microsystems, which emphasized observation over modification, ensuring minimal impact on syst...

In this captivating episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, Christian Walter from 9Elements shares his expertise on firmware and hardware security, diving deep into vulnerabilities, BIOS security, and open-source firmware advancements. As a leading expert in the field, Christian brings years of experience in IT security, hardware security, and firmware development to the conversation. Viktor and Chris...

In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," join Viktor as he delves into the world of Linux and open source with Mark Shuttleworth, founder of Canonical and Ubuntu. This insightful conversation takes listeners on a journey through Mark's storied career, from pioneering space tourism to shaping the Linux ecosystem with Ubuntu. Mark shares his experiences starting a certificate authority in the e...

In this captivating episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," Viktor engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Eben Upton, the visionary behind Raspberry Pi. As they delve into the inspiring story of Raspberry Pi's evolution from an educational tool to its significant impact on various industries, including digital signage solutions like Screenly. Viktor and Eben explore pressing issues such as...

In this enlightening episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," esteemed guest Liz Rice shares her expertise on eBPF, a powerful kernel programming technology that's transforming the security and observability landscape. As a leading voice in the eBPF community, Liz offers insights into its evolution from a packet filtering tool to a dynamic kernel behavior modification solution. With real-world exampl...

In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," Richard Hughes from Red Hat and Mario Limonciello from AMD join host Viktor to dive into the world of firmware updates in the Linux ecosystem. With decades of experience in open-source, Richard shares his journey from creating essential tools like PackageKit to spearheading firmware update solutions through the fwupd project. Mario, with a rich backgro...

Join Viktor Petersson on this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor as he dives into the world of open source security with guest Chris Swan, a seasoned engineer at Atsign. Together, they explore the critical role of SBOMs (Software Bill of Materials) and OpenSSF Scorecards in securing software and promoting transparency. Chris shares his expertise on how Atsign harnesses these tools to safeguard the...

In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," Viktor engages in a captivating conversation with Simon Westh Henriksen, co-founder of Kin (mykin.ai), a pioneering company merging AI, machine learning, and digital privacy. As they delve into Web3 and data sovereignty, Simon emphasizes the significance of individual ownership and control over digital data. He shares his entrepreneurial journey, from...

In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," join Viktor as he delves into the world of coreboot, an open-source BIOS technology, alongside esteemed guests Matt DeVillier (Mr. Chromebox) and David Hendricks. Together, they explore the intricacies of coreboot, its applications in Chromebooks and server environments, and its significance in securing firmware through Secure Boot. The conversation na...

In this engaging episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, renowned tech expert Guillaume Belanger from Canonical joins the conversation to delve into the fascinating world of 5G and 4G technologies. As an industry insider with a wealth of knowledge, Guillaume sheds light on the transformative potential of open-source solutions in revolutionizing the telecom sector. Specifically, he discusses the game-c...

On this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, Chris Fabian, co-founder of Giga, joins host Viktor Petersson for a fascinating conversation about connecting every school in the world to the internet. With his impressive background in establishing internet service providers in East Africa and innovating at UNICEF, Chris brings a wealth of expertise to the table. As they geek out on tech, they explore...

Join Viktor on this fascinating episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor" as he dives into the world of digital content standards with special guest Dom Guinard from Digimarc. In this engaging conversation, you'll gain insights into the latest developments in generative AI and its impact on digital content. Explore the intricacies of C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity), a standard...

In this electrifying episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," join Viktor as he delves into the fascinating world of Nix with Jon from Canonical. As VP of Enterprise Engineering, Jon brings a treasure trove of experience in Linux distributions and automation tools like JuJu and charms. Together, they dive into the realm of Nix, highlighting its prowess as both a functional programming language and ro...

In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor , host Viktor Petersson dives deep into the world of observability with special guest Julius Volz , co-founder of Prometheus and founder of PromLab. As they geek out over monitoring systems, Julius shares his expertise on the technical aspects of Prometheus, including its dimensional data model, query language (PromQL), and efficient handling of time seri...

In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," cybersecurity expert Andy Martin from ControlPlane joins Viktor for an in-depth exploration of Cloud Native security. As a seasoned security engineer, Andy shares his expertise in servicing regulated industries like finance and government, offering unique insights into the field. The conversation covers a range of critical topics, including penetration...