Episode 103: Buu Lam and Aubrey King talk with Steve Gorman and Matt Mabis about the extreme performance capabilities of BIG-IP VE running on Dell Server hardware.

We also talked about ChatGPT, hacking cars through the SiriusXM connectivity platform.

Show notes and further news to be discussed can be found here: https://community.f5.com/t5/dcc-forum/devcentral-connects-episode-103-december-6-2022/m-p/305401

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DevCentral Connects Ep. 103

Dude You Got a Dell w/Steve Gorman, Matt Mabis - DevCentral Connects - Ep. 103

If you're still running TMOS 13.1, it's time to move forward. Tom Atkins joins Buu Lam to discuss F5's software lifecycle policy and where in the lifecycle we are at with TMOS 13.1. He'll also be sticking around to talk about the latest in industry news!

Show notes and further discussion: https://community.f5.com/t5/dcc-forum/devcentral-connects-episode-104-december-13-2022/m-p/305898

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DevCentral Connects Ep. 104

Your TMOS 13.1 Must Go w/Tom Atkins - DevCentral Connects - Ep. 104

If you've been wondering what the rest of the industry is thinking when it comes to their technology choices, dev environments and tool usage, the team at SlashData teamed up with us to research this and publish the NGINX 2022 State of App and API Delivery Report! Jenn Gile, Head of Product Marketing within NGINX will join Buu Lam to discuss the results and then chat about the industry!

NGINX Report: https://www.nginx.com/blog/2022-nginx...

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DevCentral Connects Ep. 105

The State of App and API Delivery w/Jenn Gile - DevCentral Connects - Ep. 105

As we close out 2022, Buu Lam takes you through the journey that DevCentral went through as we sparked excitement throughout the Community with our new platform, ventured to conferences and launched new ways to connect with you all.

Show thread: https://community.f5.com/t5/dcc-forum...

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DevCentral Connects Ep. 106

Our Journey Through 2022 - DevCenral Connects - Ep. 106

Buu Lam welcomes Aubrey King to talk about what's new in the world of Information Security. As we kick off 2023, you can look forward to staying up to date on infosec with all of Aubrey's content.

We also touched on the LastPass breach, Southwest's IT issues, and Samsung's Android app-signing keys being exposed.

Show thread: https://community.f5.com/t5/dcc-forum/devcentral-connects-episode-107-january-3-2023/m-p/307270

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DevCentral Connects Ep. 107

We Need a Family Cybersecurity Day w/Aubrey King - DevCentral Connects - Ep. 107

A theme song for the forthcoming podcast called, "The Local Loop," for Service Provider Awareness. It's meant for voice-overs, so don't expect anything too complex. Surprisingly ear-wormy.

The Local Loop

The Local Loop Theme Song

With Gartner predicting a rise in zero-trust implementations over the coming years, authentication becomes the cornerstone of making applications available for all. Yet, authentication is not always easy. Buu Lam will be joined by Dan Moore, Head of Developer Relations at FusionAuth to have a chat about how developers can take control of authentication.

https://community.f5.com/t5/dcc-forum/apis-and-access-tokens-like-peanut-butter-and-jelly-devcentral/m-p/308950#M187

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APIs and Access Tokens, Like Peanut Butter and Jelly - DevCentral Connects - Ep111 - 01.31.23

Are you looking to pass the Certified Kubernetes Administrator exam? Well, Jason Rahm just passed it and he's going to share with you exactly how he went about doing so on his first attempt! Buu and Jason will also be joined by Michael O'Leary to discuss how effective study groups can be and also how you can get involved in one. Join live on Tuesday, April 4 if you want to ask any questions of these two certified gentlemen.

How to Pass the CKA Exam w/Michael O'Leary - DevCentral Connects - Ep120 - April 4, 2023

In this episode our hosts dive into what’s going on in the WebAssembly community following Wasm.IO and KubeCon before they are joined by Tim Hinrichs and Torin Sandall of Styra to discuss Open Policy Agent (OPA) and WebAssembly. Listen in to find out updates regarding the WebAssembly registry, get a rundown on Open Policy Agent and what led it to Wasm, the WebAssembly integration challenges OPA’s faced, interesting applications of OPA and Wasm, and so much more!

**SPECIAL NOTE: Since this podcast recording, Linux Foundation has announced that WasmCon is being moved to November.

Dive into our previous episode on Warg with Danny Macovei: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH66SCfAw1I&list=PLyqga7AXMtPNV1zr2aTWEegep0FQU6Qvj&index=5

Chapters:
1:19 – What’s going on in the world of WebAssembly?
2:16 – Developments from Wasm.IO and KubeCon
3:10 – WA.dev and the Warg Protocol
5:42 –What is Open Policy Agent and why is it important?
6:44 – OPA implications for end users
10:51 – State of OPA community
12:40 – What led OPA to WebAssembly
17:00 – From a modular approach, why run Rego policies in other language contexts?
19:52 – How do you compile OPA down to Wasm?
21:42 – How self-contained is OPA and the Wasm models?
25:31 – Integration challenges with Wasm
30:12 – Styra and what it adds on top of Open Policy Agent
 
For more from F5's Office of the CTO visit the following sites: 

Blogs - https://www.f5.com/company/octo
Reports - https://www.f5.com/services/resources/reports

Meet Your Hosts:
Joel Moses | https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelmoses/ | https://community.f5.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/398372
Oscar Spencer | https://twitter.com/oscar_spen | https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscarspen/
Matthew Yacobucci | https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-yacobucci-323b4b2/

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Wasm & Open Policy Agent with Styra – Ep 7 – WebAssembly Unleashed

Now in its tenth annual year, the F5 State of Application Strategy Report (SOAS) presents the latest application strategies from IT decision makers around the world. Capping a decade's worth of insights, the data suggests how modernized apps, persistent multicloud management, and an explosion of APIs are influencing app strategy and driving (or hindering) progress toward generative AI. Discover how well your organization is positioned to manage today's distributed apps while deploying AI for a competitive advantage.

2024 State of Application Strategy Report

2024 F5 State of Application Strategy Report

Join Aubrey, MegaZone, and Merlyn in this week's episode of AppSec Now as they dive into the latest in application security. This week, we discuss Microsoft's groundbreaking Majorana One chip, capable of scaling up to a million qubits and its potential impact on quantum computing. We also explore the recent critical vulnerabilities in MongoDB libraries and OpenSSH, analyzing their implications and mitigations. We dig into the layoffs at CISA and the potential cybersecurity impacts. Don't miss out on these crucial insights to stay ahead in the cybersecurity landscape.

TWIS:
https://community.f5.com/kb/security-insights/u-s-government-cuts-majorana-1-chip-cves-for-mongoose-and-openssh/339995

00:00 Introduction
04:28 Majorana1
09:07 CISA Layoffs
16:06 OpenSSH MITM / DoS CVEs
20:28 MongoDB RCE CVEs
25:54 Outro

Exploring CISA Layoffs, Microsoft's Quantum Chip, MongoDB Vulnerabilities & More

Join hosts Joel Moses, Oscar Spencer, and Matthew Yacobucci  as they discuss recent WebAssembly advancements, such as data science in browsers with WebR, LibreOffice now running as ZetaOffice, and a unique case study from Dagger.IO on replacing a React front end with Go and WebAssembly. The team is joined by special guest, journalist and analyst Bruce Gain, who shares his insights on the impact of WebAssembly in gaming and its applications in various industries. Topics include performance benchmarking, the evolution of WebAssembly, and its potential tipping points for mainstream media attention. Tune in for an engaging conversation about the future of WebAssembly and its broader implications.
 
Chapters: 
00:00 Welcome to WebAssembly Unleashed
00:57 Exciting WebAssembly Developments
02:38 Oscar's Insights from the Wasm Community
04:28 Special Guest: Analyst and Journalist Bruce Gain
05:22 WebAssembly in Gaming
09:16 Future of Gaming with WebAssembly
13:03 Media Perspective on WebAssembly
15:08 WebAssembly Garners Media Attention 
19:06 What can WebAssembly do to create a media tipping point?
21:36 Security Implications of WebAssembly
24:04 AI and WebAssembly: A Synergistic Future
28:40 ReveCom Project and Benchmarking Efforts
34:16 Future of WebAssembly in Media and Technology
 
Read more on recent developments discussed by the hosts:
Replacing React with Go: https://dagger.io/blog/replaced-react-with-go
R in the Browser: https://blog.jupyter.org/r-in-the-browser-announcing-our-webassembly-distribution-9450e9539ed5
LibreOffice built for the Wasm runtime: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/13/libreoffice_wasm_zetaoffice/ ; https://zetaoffice.net/
 
For more from F5's Office of the CTO visit the following sites: 
Blogs -  https://www.f5.com/company/octo
Reports -  https://www.f5.com/services/resources/reports

Meet Your Hosts:
Joel Moses | www.linkedin.com/in/joelmoses/ | community.f5.com/t5/user/viewprof…e/user-id/398372
Oscar Spencer | twitter.com/oscar_spen | www.linkedin.com/in/oscarspen/
Matthew Yacobucci | www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-yacobucci-323b4b2/

The Analyst's View of Wasm | Ep 16 | WebAssembly Unleashed

Welcome to the latest episode of AppSec Now, a DevCentral podcast dedicated to the ever-evolving world of application security. In this episode, Chase takes the reins while Aubrey is away, joined by Malcolm Heath, a principal researcher at F5 Labs, and the illustrious MegaZone, a principal security engineer on the SIRT team.

We dive deep into the recent Apache Camel remote code execution vulnerability, discussing the initial panic and the eventual revelation that it was a medium-severity CVE with narrow impact. We also explore the ongoing debate on government backdoors in end-to-end encryption, with insights on the recent stances of Signal and Apple. Finally, we shed light on the recent DDoS attack on X (formerly Twitter), attributed to Dark Storm, and discuss the complexities of attributing such attacks. Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest trends and threats in the AppSec world!

References:
https://community.f5.com/kb/security-insights/appsec-camels-typhoons-and-backdoors/340217

00:00 Introduction
00:59 Apache Camel RCE
10:09 Silk Typhoon
16:11 Government Encryption Backdoors
25:51 X (Twitter) DDoS
30:25 VulnCon Comin' Up!
32:16 Outro

Latest in AppSec: Apache Camel RCE, X DDoS, Silk Typhoon and Encryption Debates

Join us for our first live episode of AI Friday, where we delve into the latest and most exciting developments in the world of artificial intelligence. This week, we discuss the major announcements from NVIDIA's GTC conference, including insights on their new Blackwell chips and the fascinating advancements in autonomous vehicles. Our very own Buu Lam from DevCentral shares his firsthand experience and key takeaways from the event.

In addition, we explore the groundbreaking world of robotics, highlighting how Disney's cute robots, powered by NVIDIA and Google DeepMind, are set to revolutionize the industry. We also tease our upcoming episode featuring Steve Wilson, where we will discuss the OWASP Gen AI Security Project and its implications for large language model applications. Don't miss out on this engaging and informative discussion!

00:00 Introduction
02:10 Buu Lam Event Summary
11:33 Want Fish With All Those New Chips?
17:23 DGX Spark & Station
21:20 Robotics: Groot & Newton
28:42 Nemotron Model Family
36:14 Outro

AI Friday Live: NVIDIA GTC - Disney Robots, Blackwell, Groot, Newton And More!

Join us for the thirtieth episode of AppSecNow, a DevCentral podcast dedicated to the latest trends and threats in the application security (AppSec) world. In this episode, host Aubrey King is joined by Malcolm Heath, Chase Abbott, and MegaZone to dive into recent security incidents and developments, including a detailed analysis of the Coinbase phishing scam, the resurgence of user-mode rootkits with OBSCURE#BAT, the BRUTED brute force campaign and KoSpy, a sophisticated Android spyware campaign linked to North Korean threat actors.

Stay informed with custom-curated content from F5's Security Incident Response Team and relevant data from F5 Labs. Discover how attackers are evolving their methods and learn practical tips to protect your applications from these emerging threats. Whether you’re a security professional or just interested in the latest in cybersecurity, this episode has something for you.

00:00 Introduction
01:52 Coinbase Phishing Scam
12:24 BRUTED Brute Force
18:26 OBSCURE#BAT Malware
21:14 KoSpy Android Spyware 
33:15 CISA KEV Updates
34:19 Outro

Latest AppSec Threats: Coinbase Phishing, BRUTED, OBSCURE#BAT, KoSpy And More!

Welcome to AI Friday! In this episode, we dive into the latest developments in Generative AI Security, discussing the implications and challenges of this emerging technology. Join Aubrey from DevCentral and the OWASP GenAI Security Project, along with an expert panel including Byron, Ken, Lori, and special guest Steve Wilson, as they explore the complexities of AI in the news and the evolving landscape of AI security.

We also take a closer look at the fascinating topic of vibe coding, its impact on software development, and the transformative potential of AI-assisted coding practices. Whether you're a developer, security professional, or an AI enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights and expert opinions that you won't want to miss. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and join the conversation!

00:00 Introduction
02:16 Agentic Risks vs. Rewards
04:19 Steve Wilson & OWASP GenAI Security Project
18:25 DeepSeek & Inference Performance
28:41 Vibe Coding 
51:01 Outro

AI Friday LIVE w/ Steve Wilson - Vibe Coding, Agentic AI Security And More

Welcome to the 31st episode of AppSec Now! This week, our hosts Aubrey, David Warburton, Chase Abbott, and MegaZone get into some hot topics in the world of application security. Our focus is on the latest F5 Labs Advanced Persistent Bots report, highlighting the ever-evolving landscape of bot attacks and the importance of robust mitigation strategies. We analyze Google's hefty $32 million acquisition of Wiz, exploring what this move means for the tech giant's security posture and its potential impact on the cloud security market.

We also tackle the sensitive topic of personal data with a focus on 23andMe's bankruptcy and the critical steps you should take to safeguard your genetic information. Finally, we explore the emerging trend of "vibe coding" and its implications for both seasoned developers and novices. Join us for these engaging discussions and more, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your thoughts!

00:00 Introduction
01:08 Google / Wiz Deal
04:57 Electrical Fire Closes Heathrow
12:39 23andMe Bankrupt! Delete data. 
19:10 Advance Persistent Bots Report
32:06 Vibe Coding Roundtable
42:37 Outro

Vibe Coding, F5 Labs Bot Report, Google Buys Wiz And More | AppSec Now Ep 31

Join the DevCentral crew as we dive into groundbreaking AI research, explore how OpenAI's GPT models mimic humans, and discuss critical advancements in AI security and ethics. From Turing tests to deepfake controversies, this episode of AI Friday is packed with thought-provoking insights and practical takeaways for the AI-powered future.
Whether you're an enthusiast or in the IT trenches, don’t forget to subscribe to keep up with the conversation.

Secure your AI journey. Stay informed. Stay connected. It's time to redefine intelligence—welcome to AI Friday!

00:00 Introduction
02:45 AI PASSES TURING TEST!
12:13 Tracing LLM Reasoning
22:41 AI Image Ethics
31:51 Model Context Protocol
44:27 Outro

AI Friday: Are Chatbots Passing the Turing Test? Explore the Ethics! - Ep.14

Dive into the latest episode of AppSecNow, where we break down the Ingress Nightmare vulnerability impacting NGINX and Kubernetes environments, plus the implications of a critical CVE in Next.js, one of the most widely-used JavaScript frameworks with 9 million weekly downloads.

Join Aubrey, Chase, and Merlyn for expert analysis on the security landscape, from Chromium Zero Day concerns to ransomware gangs getting pwned. Stay informed on the front lines of application security with actionable advice from DevCentral's experts.

00:00 Introduction
01:45 IngressNightmare
08:39 Next.js Critical CVE
12:07 Chrome Zero Day
16:22 New Agents For Security Copilot
24:57 HaveIBeenPwned Mail List Leak
27:10 BlackLock RaaS Gang Pwned
30:28 Outro

NGINX Kubernetes IngressNightmare, Next.js Critical CVE, Chrome Zero Day - Ep.32

At AppWorld 2025, Buu Lam sits down with Haiyan Song, Executive Vice President of CloudOps at NetApp as well as Shawn Wormke, Vice President and General Manager, F5 NGINX. Haiyan and Shawn just wrapped up a keynote on stage and swing by the podcast booth to expand on the insights that they shared on stage. With NetApp being the whole of so much of the world's enterprise data, it makes sense for F5 to partner with them to provide fast and secure connectivity as customers seek to get data out to their AI applications for Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.

AppWorld 2025 - NetApp and F5 Partner to deliver AI solutions

Join Joel Moses, Oscar Spencer, and Matt Yacobucci as they discuss the latest news and recent developments in WebAssembly, such as Zig 0.140 and projects like running Linux inside a PDF file. This episode features special guest Nick Fitzgerald, a notable contributor to WasmTime and CraneLift, who explains the concept of garbage collection in programming. The discussion covers  garbage collection in the context of WebAssembly, diving into algorithms, their implications, and challenges in implementation. They also touch upon the future of WebAssembly in embedded systems and the broader applications of these technologies in various programming languages like Java and Python. Don't miss this engaging and informative episode!
	
Chapters: 
00:00 Welcome to WebAssembly Unleashed
00:57 What's interesting this week in WebAssembly? 
02:12 Linux PDF: A WebAssembly Feat
03:29 Understanding Garbage Collection with guest Nick Fitzgerald
05:20 Reference Counting vs Tracing Garbage Collection
	A Unified Theory of Garbage Collection paper: https://courses.cs.washington.edu/courses/cse590p/05au/p50-bacon.pdf
7:22 What's driving the push to get GC into WebAssembly right now?
10:25 What makes Garbage Collection implementation so difficult?
12:09 Challenges in Garbage Collection Implementation
15:19 Are you bound by the language runtime GC or by the Wasm runtime?
19:32 Challenges in Type Systems Implementation
22:59 Object-Oriented Hierarchies and Python
24:34 Garbage Collection Proposal Insights
31:35 Will the end users have extra work?
32:50 Can GC help with Ahead of time Compiling?
35:11 Fuzz Testing and Bug Fixing
36:05 Custom Page Size Proposal
38:03 Future of Garbage Collection Algorithms
	
Did you miss the WebAssembly Unleashed episode with Gilad Bracha? Check it out here:
What WebAssembly can learn from JAVA’s history | Ep5 | WebAssembly Unleashed https://youtu.be/BQjTShpa8VM?si=S4sHWZeRqVIbCdn_
	
For more from F5's Office of the CTO visit the following sites: 
Blogs -  https://www.f5.com/company/octo
Reports -  https://www.f5.com/services/resources/reports
	
Meet Your Hosts: 
Joel Moses | https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelmoses/ | https://community.f5.com/users/joel_moses/398372 
Oscar Spencer | https://twitter.com/oscar_spen | https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscarspen/ 
Matthew Yacobucci | https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-yacobucci-323b4b2/


The Future of WebAssembly Garbage Collection | Ep 17 | WebAssembly Unleashed

Gear up for another deep dive! In this episode of AI Friday, we've got the crew—Aubrey, Joel, Byron, and Pete—ready to unpack the latest in AI technology and hardware. Join us as we break down Google's groundbreaking Ironwood TPU, exploring its impressive potential and the math behind AI acceleration. We'll also examine OpenAI's brand-new Agent, Operator, discussing how effectively it can handle real-world tasks and possible security implications. As we look ahead, we dissect the cybersecurity threats anticipated for 2025, from ransomware to AI-powered attacks, and explore how defenders might keep pace with rapidly evolving threats. Grab your thinking caps and coffee—it's time for another deep dive into the world of AI.

00:00 Introduction
02:15 AI hardware fundamentals explained
13:28 Ironwood TPU
21:29 NVIDIA's Dynamo
31:05 OpenAI Operator
40:37 CyberSec challenges for 2025
53:02 Outro

Google Ironwood TPU, OpenAI Operator and Cybersecurity Challenges for 2025 Ep.15

Join our AppSec experts—Merlyn, Malcolm, MegaZone, and host Chase Abbott—as they dig into some of the latest stories shaking up the cybersecurity world. This week's AppSec Now explores an active campaign targeting Amazon EC2 instance metadata via SSRF vulnerabilities, and why that's a wider-reaching problem than you might think. We discuss Oracle's controversial handling of their cloud breach and the impact of trust in the disclosure process. 
Also in the mix: malicious NPM packages deployed by North Korean hackers, a sneaky Golang malware employing "click-fix" tactics for crypto theft, and a critical Apache Parquet remote code execution bug rated CVSS 10.0—but how worried should we really be?

🔗 Relevant Links Here:
https://community.f5.com/kb/security-insights/oracle-hack-north-korean-hackers-critical-flaw-in-apache/340708

00:00 Introduction
04:01 F5 Labs: AWS EC2 SSRF
10:44 Oracle Cloud Breach
16:44 Verizon iOS App Exposure
20:23 BeaverTail Malware via NPM
24:43 Golang Ghost Malware
28:34 Apache Parquet RCE - CVSS 10 !!!
34:12 Outro


Amazon EC2 SSRF Breach, Oracle Cloud Breach & Malicious NPM Packages Exposed

It's AI Friday! This week, we unpack the latest AI news and trends, including the top AI use cases for 2025, intriguing new developments from OpenAI, AI in nuclear safety with PG&E (what could possibly go wrong?), novel defenses against prompt injection attacks with CaMeL, and even LLM-powered conversations with dolphins. Join Aubrey, Joel, Ken, and Byron as they blend in-depth insights with good-natured humor. Don't miss out—like and subscribe for your weekly infusion of AI amazement!

00:00 Introduction
01:37 2025 Top AI Use Cases
09:55 Models Thinking With Images
10:47 Break Glass In Case Of SkyNet
15:14 PG&E - AI In Nuclear Reactor
21:48 Can A CaMeL Fix Prompt Injection?
29:16 DolphinGemma LLM??
35:39 Outro

2025 Top AI Use Cases, AI For Nuclear Safety & CaMeL Prompt Injection Fixes

Join Merlyn Chase, MegaZone, and Aubrey on this week’s AppSec Now podcast as they dive into the latest topics in application security! 🚀 

From the recent B-Sides Seattle conference to critical discussions on EV car hacking, cybersecurity quandaries, AI-generated passports bypassing KYC, and Japan’s groundbreaking Active Cyber Defense Bill—you don’t want to miss this one. Plus, learn how AppSecNow is keeping you ahead with insights  by F5 Labs and the F5 Security Incident Response Team.

Stay informed, stay secure—like, subscribe, and follow for all things AppSec!

00:00 Introduction
03:10 EV Car Hacking
12:25 AI Generated Passports
21:35 LLMs Do Not Trust Humans
28:31 Japan's Active Cyber Defense Bill
34:19 Outro

EV Car Hacking, AI-Generated Passports, & Japan’s Active Cyber Defense Bill

It's AI Friday and we're diving into the world of artificial intelligence like never before! 🎩 On this Hat Day edition (featuring NFL draft banter), we discuss fascinating topics like LLMs (Large Language Models) and their trust—or lack thereof—in humanity, Google's innovative Agent-to-Agent (A2A) protocol, and how politeness towards AI incurs millions in operational costs. We also touch on pivotal AI conversations around zero trust, agentic AI, and the dynamic collapse of traditional control and data planes.

Join us as we dissect how AI shapes the future of human interaction, enterprise-level security, and even animal communication. Don't miss out on this engaging, informative, and slightly chaotic conversation about cutting-edge advancements in AI. Remember to like, subscribe, and share with your community to ensure you never miss an episode of AI Friday!

00:00 Introduction
02:23 What Do LLMs Think Of Us?
15:26 At What Cost, Politeness?
25:33 Google Agent2Agent Protocol
35:57 Outro

LLMs And Trust, Google A2A Protocol And The Cost Of Politeness In AI: AI Friday

🔒 Welcome to this week’s episode of AppSecNow, the DevCentral podcast dedicated to all things application security! 🚨 This week, we unpack critical updates including:

💥 A zero-day SAP CVE with a CVSS score of 10—what it means, how it's being exploited, and what you can do to defend against it.
🛠️ A groundbreaking Parquet tool from F5 Labs that simplifies vulnerability testing for critical supply chain security issues.
Link: https://github.com/F5-Labs/parquet-canary-exploit-rce-poc-CVE-2025-30065
🌍 The EU Cyber Resilience Act—what it means for manufacturers, open-source stewards, and secure-by-design initiatives.

Learn how AppSec professionals leverage cutting-edge tools and protocols to tackle some of the biggest challenges in software security today. Whether you're prepping for RSA or managing zero trust architectures, this episode is packed with actionable insights!

✅ Like, subscribe, and follow to keep up with the latest in application security.

00:00 Introduction
02:20 Parquet Tool
06:30 VulnCon 2025
09:09 EU Cyber Resilience Act
16:45 CVE Program Chaos
20:29 Pay Your Tolls!
27:17 SAP Critical Vulnerability
29:18 Outro

Tackling CVE Chaos, Parquet Tool Insights, and EU Cyber Resilience Act Unpacked

Joins hosts Joel Moses and Oscar Spencer as they delve into the world of WebAssembly with special guest Andreas Rossberg, co-designer of the WebAssembly specification. Andreas shares insights on SpecTec, a domain-specific language designed to streamline and verify the WebAssembly specification. The discussion covers the evolution of SpecTec, its impact on WebAssembly proposals, and future possibilities for its application. Additionally, Andreas discusses his background in functional programming, challenges in compiler development, and the surprising uses of WebAssembly in the tech ecosystem. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned developer, this episode offers a comprehensive look into the future of WebAssembly and its growing influence in technology.

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to WebAssembly Unleashed
01:20 Exciting WebAssembly Developments
02:34 Special Guest: Andreas Rossberg
04:35 Functional Programming Insights
11:37 WebAssembly Specification and SpecTec
22:02 Test Matrix Generation for WebAssembly
23:49 Will SpecTec make WebAssembly proposals move any faster?
24:57 Reference Interpreter and Meta Interpreter
27:56 SpecTec's Potential Applications
30:54 Comparing SpecTec with Other Tools
32:34 Motivation and Commitment to WebAssembly and SpecTec
36:10 Surprising Uses and Future of WebAssembly
39:38 What area should the WebAssembly community work on next?

For more from F5's Office of the CTO visit the following sites: 
Blogs -  https://www.f5.com/company/octo
Reports -  https://www.f5.com/services/resources/reports

Meet Your Hosts: 
Joel Moses | https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelmoses/ | https://community.f5.com/users/joel_moses/398372 
Oscar Spencer | https://twitter.com/oscar_spen | https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscarspen/ 
Matthew Yacobucci | https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-yacobucci-323b4b2/

WebAssembly's SpecTec | Ep 18 | WebAssembly Unleashed

Join Aubrey and Byron at RSA Conference 2025 as they dive into transformative topics like artificial intelligence, red teaming strategies, and post-quantum cryptography. From exploring groundbreaking OWASP sessions to analyzing emerging AI threats, this episode highlights key insights that shape the future of cybersecurity. Discover the challenges in red team AI testing, the implications of APIs in multi-cloud environments, and how quantum-resistant cryptography is rising to meet AI-driven threats. Don't miss this exciting recap of RSA 2025!

00:00 Introduction
00:47 Personal Conference Highlights
03:07 PQC Meanderings
05:44 AI Red Teaming
11:21 OWASP Compass / CISO Checklist
13:03 A Prompt Injection Tale
14:03 Protect Your System Prompts
15:00 Beyond The Hype Cycle?
17:17 From The Show Floor
19:03 Dreadnode Dyana Sandbox
21:35 More From The Floor 
22:53 Deepfakes
25:38 The Allure Of Using Obvious AI
26:22 Gonna Take Crucible For A Spin
27:12 Final Conference Thoughts
30:45 Outro

AI, Red Teaming, and Post-Quantum Cryptography: Key Insights from RSA 2025

Join hosts Joel Moses, Oscar Spencer, and Matt Yacobucci as they dive deep into the world of formal verification with special guest Chris Fallin. In this episode of WebAssembly Unleashed, the team discusses the importance of formal verification in software development, particularly for WebAssembly. Chris, a co-author of the Cranelift compiler and Mozilla alum, explains the concept of formal verification, its significance, and how it can be applied to ensure software correctness and security. The conversation covers a range of topics including type safety, the use of SMT solvers, the challenges in formally verifying compilers, and the potential role of AI in generating formally verified code. Don't miss this insightful discussion if you're keen to learn about cutting-edge techniques to make software more reliable and secure.

00:00 Welcome to WebAssembly Unleashed
00:57 Community Updates
01:41 Guest Introduction: Chris Fallin
02:18 What is formal verification and why is it important?
03:10 Formal Verification in WebAssembly
06:28 Challenges and Real-World Applications
07:52 Tools and Techniques for Verification
20:22 Future Directions and Broader Implications
28:21 AI and Formal Verification
30:44 Lack of Formal Verification Consequences

Did you miss the WebAssembly Unleashed episode 16 with Bruce Gain? Check it out here: https://youtu.be/Gjd8l1Sz9qY?si=QGixwObXJgvex9DS

For more from F5's Office of the CTO visit the following sites: 
Blogs -  https://www.f5.com/company/octo
Reports -  https://www.f5.com/services/resources/reports

Meet Your Hosts: 
Joel Moses | https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelmoses/ | https://community.f5.com/users/joel_moses/398372 
Oscar Spencer | https://twitter.com/oscar_spen | https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscarspen/ 
Matthew Yacobucci | https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-yacobucci-323b4b2/

Unlocking the Secrets of Formal Verification in WebAssembly | Ep 19 | WebAssembly Unleashed

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