In Season 2 Episode 1, we interview Jimmy Mesta, a seasoned expert in application security and co-founder of RAD Security.

We discuss the evolution of Kubernetes, its security challenges, and the importance of understanding the complexities of cloud-native infrastructure. Jimmy shares insights from his journey of starting a company, the role of AI in security, and the nuances of investing in security startups. The conversation highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses both application and infrastructure aspects, as well as the importance of mentorship and community in the startup ecosystem.

Key Takeaways

- RAD Security aims to address real-time security for cloud-native infrastructure.
- Kubernetes has evolved significantly, but security challenges remain.
- Managed Kubernetes services have simplified deployment but not security.
- Starting a company requires surrounding yourself with experienced mentors.
- RASP solutions faced implementation challenges despite their potential.
- Defining applications in a microservices architecture is complex.
- AI presents both opportunities and skepticism in the security space.
- Investing in startups requires trust and understanding of the founder's journey.
- Efficiency in security operations is crucial for success.

Tune in to find out more!

Contacting Jimmy
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmymesta/
* X: https://x.com/jimmesta

Contacting Anshuman
* LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anshumanbhartiya/
* X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/anshuman_bh
* Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anshumanbhartiya.com/
* ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anshuman.bhartiya

Contacting Sandesh
* LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anandsandesh/
* X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/JubbaOnJeans
* Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boringappsec.substack.com/