Resilient Cyber w/ Jimmy Mesta

Resilient Cyber w/ Jimmy Mesta - Kubernetes, Runtime and Supply Chains

In this episode we sit down with Jimmy Mesta, CTO & Co-Founder of RAD Security, a 2024 RSAC Innovation Sandbox Finalist company focused on securing large-scale Kubernetes environments.

In this insightful conversation, Chris Hughes sits down with Jimmy Mesta to dive deep into the world of Kubernetes security and software supply chain management. Jimmy shares his journey from one of the first cybersecurity degree holders at Penn State to co-founding RAD Security, a company focused on innovative cloud-native infrastructure protection.

Key takeaways from the interview include:

• Pioneering in Kubernetes Security: Jimmy discusses the evolution of Kubernetes security and the importance of real-time Kubernetes Security Posture Management (KSPM) in today's fast-paced, cloud-native environments. He highlights the shift from traditional security practices to more dynamic, automated approaches necessary for managing the complexities of Kubernetes at scale.

• RAD Security's Innovation: The conversation also touches on RAD Security's participation in the RSA Innovation Sandbox, where they showcased their cutting-edge solutions. Jimmy explains the competitive process and the excitement of being part of this "startup Olympics" for cybersecurity innovation.

• Software Supply Chain Security: Jimmy delves into the importance of securing the software supply chain, particularly in Kubernetes environments. He introduces RAD Security's innovative "fingerprinting" capability, designed to capture and secure the runtime behavior of software components, pushing the industry towards more robust supply chain security practices.

• Looking Ahead: Jimmy shares RAD Security’s ambitious plans for the next 12-18 months, including expanding their capabilities in runtime security and exploring new frontiers in identity and access management (IAM). He also mentions that the company is hiring, inviting passionate security engineers to join their mission.

For anyone interested in Kubernetes security, cloud-native technologies, or software supply chain security, this interview offers valuable insights and highlights RAD Security’s forward-thinking approach to tackling modern cybersecurity challenges.