
Episode 442: Dustin Kirkland on Securing Open Source Software
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Brandon interviews Dustin Kirkland, VP of Engineering at Chainguard. They delve into Dustin’s experience as a part-time analyst, explore how Chainguard secures open-source software, and Dustin shares his hiking experience on the Camino de Santiago. Plus, some thoughts on men’s fashion and the timeless three-piece suit.
Show Links
- theCUBE
- SiliconANGLE
- Chainguard: Fortified Software Delivery
- Chainguard Raises $61 Million Series B Round as Enterprises Move to Fortify Open Source Software
- Battling the Trojan Horse in Open Source
- Our Open Source focus: Securing OSS is not optional
- Octopus wolfi
- Camino de Santiago
- My Walk on the Portuguese Camino de Santiago, 2023
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Special Guest: Dustin Kirkland.
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