S2E1 - Jimmy Mesta

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/