WEI Tech Talk Podcast

What does it really take to modernize your Security Operations Center (SOC) without increasing cost? In this episode of the WEI Tech Talk Podcast, host Greg Smith (Palo Alto Networks) is joined by Kasey Cross (Palo Alto Networks) and Todd Humphreys (WEI) for a candid discussion on the economics of SOC transformation. Rather than focusing on marketing claims, the conversation explores the financial...

How do you know when the network is actually the problem? For many IT teams, that's still one of the hardest questions to answer. Applications slow down, users complain, tickets start piling up, and teams are left trying to determine whether the issue is in the network, the cloud, a SaaS provider, or somewhere else entirely. In this webinar, WEI Solutions Architect Sébastien Mutel sits down with J...

For years, organizations embraced a cloud-first strategy. Today, many IT leaders are discovering that a one-size-fits-all approach to infrastructure doesn't always align with performance requirements, compliance mandates, operational realities, or cost expectations. In this episode of the WEI Tech Talk Podcast, host James Hilliard is joined by Craig Plevinsky, Networking Solutions Architect at...

What happens when cybercriminals stop breaking in and simply log in? In this episode of the WEI Tech Talk Podcast, Todd Humphreys, Cybersecurity GTM Leader at WEI, sits down with Patrick Haverty and Parker Gaines from Rubrik to explore why identity has become the primary target for modern attackers and why identity recovery is now a critical component of cyber resilience. The discussion is grounde...

WEI Solutions Architects Jay Cardin and Matt Leal break down the latest advancements in HPE Compute. This includes everything from edge-ready infrastructure to next-gen data center operations. WEI has recently been awarded HPE Triple Platinum status—a designation that reflects deep engineering expertise, advanced certifications, and sustained performance across compute, storage, networking, and hy...

In this WEI DevOps workshop, WEI DevOps Engineer Matt Frechette breaks down containerization from an infrastructure operator’s perspective. Matt starts with the fundamentals and moving into a real-world application. If you’re responsible for uptime, performance, and modernization, this session is designed to help you understand how containers fit into your existing virtualized and hybrid environme...

WEI joins experts from HPE and Intel for a special conversation about HPE Compute. NFL legend Devin McCourty joins the group later on to talk leadership, football, and much more.

If you’re a CISO, SOC Director, or security operations leader navigating AI adoption, staffing challenges, or tool consolidation, this discussion is built for you. Security operations teams are being asked to do more with less. Rising alert volume, expanding attack surfaces, and budget pressure are forcing every security operations center to rethink how work gets done. In this episode of the WEI T...

Security Operations Centers are busier than ever, but many aren’t reducing risk. In this episode of WEI Tech Talk, Shawn Murphy (WEI Cybersecurity Solutions Architect) sits down with PJ Bihuniak, VP of Strategics East at Palo Alto Networks, to unpack what high-performing SOCs are doing differently and why SOC modernization is no longer optional. They explore why alert volume keeps rising while out...

WEI experts Mark Gabryjelski (VCDX #23) and Jason Shiplett (VCDX #183) break down how VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) has evolved since the Broadcom acquisition and what IT leaders need to know to maximize its value. If you’re a CIO, CTO, or VP of IT Operations facing VCF licensing changes, shifting entitlements, or questions about private cloud strategy, this conversation is for you. Discover more...

In this virtual workshop, join WEI Junior DevOps Engineer Ben Heinze and dive into the power of APIs and identify how they can be leveraged for automation in system administration using Python. Explore what an API is, how it works and why Python is an excellent choice for writing scripts that interact with APIs. Practical workflows and use cases will be demonstrated, giving attendees real-world ex...

Join WEI Cybersecurity Solutions Architect Shawn Murphy and Blair Canavan, Thales Director of Alliances – PQC Portfolio, for an in-depth discussion on one of the most urgent topics facing CISOs and security leaders today: post-quantum cryptography (PQC).In this episode, Shawn and Blair break down what quantum-enabled threats mean for enterprise infrastructure, why classical cryptography (RSA, ECC)...

In this WEI Tech Talk episode, Shawn Murphy, Cybersecurity Solutions Architect at WEI, sits down with Patrick “PO” Orzechowski, Field CISO at Torq, for a candid conversation on what automation really means for modern Security Operations Centers. Drawing on more than two decades of front-line SOC leadership, Shawn and PO break down the realities of detection and response, the evolution of SOAR, and...

As part of the WEI DevOps for SysOps workshop series, WEI DevOps Solutions Architect Daniel Perrinez introduces Terraform and its role in Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Designed for IT professionals managing infrastructure across on-prem and cloud environments, this workshop explores how Terraform simplifies infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and management across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Listene...

In this exclusive session, industry leaders from WEI, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Intel, along with cybersecurity authority Adam K. Levin, unpack the intersection of next-generation infrastructure and today’s most sophisticated digital threats. Recorded in correlation with the launch event of HPE ProLiant Gen12 servers powered by Intel® Xeon® 6 processors, this on-demand session goes beyond pr...

WEI’s Fred McHugh , Director of Infrastructure, Cloud, and Automation Services, sits down with Mike Jackson , Partner Technical Director at Broadcom , to discuss how VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) is shaping the next generation of private cloud. Together, they break down what VCF really means for IT leaders navigating modernization, hybrid cloud integration, and AI-ready infrastructure. From lifecy...

WEI’s Todd Humphreys and Matt Leal join Cyberify CEO Mark Gilmore and HPE AI architect Jaideep Joshi to explain why most GenAI pilots fail, and how enterprises can govern shadow AI, secure data, and scale AI with real ROI.  Most organizations get stuck in proof-of-concept limbo, creating AI sprawl, governance gaps, and unnecessary security risks. In this episode, the team breaks down how to operat...

Across today’s security operations centers, analysts face escalating alert volumes, long investigation cycles, and increasing burnout. In this episode, Shawn Murphy, Cybersecurity Solutions Architect at WEI, and Ian Forrest, Global VP of Product and Solutions Engineering at Hunters, explain how AI-driven automation transforms daily operations by eliminating repetitive Tier-1 tasks, improving threa...

Bootcamp graduates often wait months to contribute. This episode shows how WEI’s apprenticeship program turns early talent into enterprise impact quickly.  Hiring junior developers often means long onboarding. In this episode, Michael Tranquillo shares how WEI’s tech apprenticeship program transforms foundational bootcamp skills into real enterprise results. The program reduces errors, accelerates...

Many IT leaders question whether apprentices can handle high-stakes work. This episode proves they can, with examples from real enterprise Azure projects.  WEI apprentice Jared Jurss demonstrates the impact early-career technologists can make when properly supported. He led a cloud-native Azure pipeline project, introduced CI/CD practices, mentored teammates, and delivered production results while...

Quantum breakthroughs could break today’s encryption. This episode explains Q-Day risks and how to prepare with quantum-safe standards.  Quantum computing threatens both asymmetric and symmetric encryption, enabling harvest-now, decrypt-later attacks. In this episode, Cybersecurity Solutions Architect Shawn Murphy is joined by Patrick Hynds, CEO of Pulsar Security, for a timely conversation on qua...

Public cloud AI often fails to scale cost-effectively. This episode shows how HPE PCAI enables secure, compliant, production-ready AI.  Public cloud GenAI deployments create governance, cost, and sovereignty challenges. WEI experts Daniel Perrinez (DevOps Solutions Architect), Seamus Ware (Principal Solution Strategist), and Matt Leal (Presales Solutions Architect) break down how HPE Private Cloud...

DNS is the first line of cyber defense. In this episode, WEI’s Shawn Murphy is joined by Infoblox experts Cricket Liu and Jim Mosley to explain how DNS strengthens Zero Trust and blocks attacks before they spread.  DNS is often overlooked despite being foundational to network security. Shawn, Cricket, and Jim break down how DNS-based security helps detect and stop threats early, reinforces Zero Tr...

Most DNS threats go unseen until it is too late. This episode shows how predictive DNS blocks malicious activity early.  WEI’s Shawn Murphy and Infoblox’s Bart Lenaerts-Bergmans explain how Protective DNS uses global telemetry to predict and block malicious infrastructure before attacks begin.  Key Takeaways  Recognize rising DNS abuse Stop attacks early with predictive DNS  Leverage Infoblox tele...

Hybrid work demands stronger networks. This episode explains how SASE, ZTNA, and SD-WAN enable secure, resilient connectivity.  New England Patriots football legend Tedy Bruschi joins WEI and HPE Aruba Networking to discuss how modern network architectures support hybrid work, reduce complexity, and strengthen security. The conversation also includes leadership insights from his NFL career.  Key T...