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Inside a Cybersecurity War Room — SolarWinds TechPod 101

It’s CSOC o’clock! In this episode, we dive into the high-stakes world of cyber defense with the manager of cybersecurity operations at a critical infrastructure organization. From ransomware threats and…

Brainstorms, Banter, and Bloopers — SolarWinds TechPod 100

It’s the 100th episode of SolarWinds TechPod! Join hosts Chrystal Taylor and Sean Sebring as they celebrate this milestone by going behind the scenes of the podcast. From the infamous…

The Mindset Shift: IT Operations to Security — SolarWinds TechPod 099

In this episode, hosts Sean Sebring and Chrystal Taylor engage with actual rock star Chris Greer, a Security Engineering Manager at SolarWinds, to explore the multifaceted world of cybersecurity. Chris…

Community and Collaboration: Lessons from Gaming — SolarWinds TechPod 098

This episode explores the intersection of gaming, particularly MMOs, and its impact on workplace dynamics. Dr. Melika Shirmohammadi and Mostafa Ayoobzadeh join hosts Chrystal Taylor and Sean Sebring to discuss…

Monitoring, Observability, and Operational Resilience — SolarWinds TechPod 097

In this episode of SolarWinds TechPod, hosts Chrystal Taylor and Sean Sebring explore the key differences between monitoring and observability with guest Jeff Stewart, GVP of Product Management at SolarWinds.…

The Prompt Journey — SolarWinds TechPod 096

Engage your meat computers with this philosophical discussion about the transformative impact of generative AI, prompt engineering, and beyond with Doug Bennett, Senior Global Partner Development Manager with Amazon Web…

The Power of Lifelong Learning – SolarWinds TechPod 095

It’s never been easier to learn new things, but the options can be overwhelming. TechPod hosts Sean Sebring and Chrystal Taylor discuss continuing education in the context of IT careers…

IT Trends and Predictions for 2025 – SolarWinds TechPod 094

SolarWinds Evangelists Sascha Giese and Kevin Kline join hosts Sean Sebring and Chrystal Taylor to discuss Gartner’s (and their own) predictions for the technology world in 2025. They explore the…

Ghosts of Tech Past and Future – SolarWinds TechPod 093

TechPod host Sean Sebring, co-host Chrystal Taylor, and Movies and Mainframes host Andy Garibay dive into the tech we nailed, the innovations they can’t wait for, and the tech missteps…

Understanding the Role of Security in Business — SolarWinds TechPod 092

Security expert Josh Vanhoose joins the podcast to discuss his journey into cybersecurity, the importance of real-world experience, and how to humanize security with hosts Chrystal Taylor and Sean Sebring.…

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