This podcast and newsletter focus on clear conversations about technology, security, and modern software. Experts share insights on DevOps tips, open source projects, cybersecurity, and Europe's move toward its own cloud services. You will hear about continuous integration, airplane hacking, and new laws that affect the tech industry. Each show explores real problems and fresh solutions in the digital world. By subscribing, you will keep up with the latest trends in software, gain helpful advice from pros, and stay current in a fast-changing environment. We also talk about supply chain security, IoT, and the details of building strong systems. This blend of technical ideas with real-world viewpoints is a great resource if you want to grow your skills, learn about new technology, and connect with others who love all things tech.
Inside Europe’s Push for Tech Independence: My Chat with Johan Christenson
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Hi Reader, Welcome to the Nerding out with Viktor newsletter. In today's episode we'll dive into the hot bed that is tech sovereignty. Why This Matters Why Now Episode Summary “We need an Airbus project for cloud tech—nobody wants to feel doomed if one foreign provider blocks us.” Johan’s quote sums it up. Europe wants to build something solid, just like it once did with airplanes. Tune in to learn what’s changing, why it matters, and how you can support Europe’s big tech shift. Watch on YouTubeWatch on Spotify
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Nerding Out with Viktor
This podcast and newsletter focus on clear conversations about technology, security, and modern software. Experts share insights on DevOps tips, open source projects, cybersecurity, and Europe's move toward its own cloud services. You will hear about continuous integration, airplane hacking, and new laws that affect the tech industry. Each show explores real problems and fresh solutions in the digital world. By subscribing, you will keep up with the latest trends in software, gain helpful advice from pros, and stay current in a fast-changing environment. We also talk about supply chain security, IoT, and the details of building strong systems. This blend of technical ideas with real-world viewpoints is a great resource if you want to grow your skills, learn about new technology, and connect with others who love all things tech.
Hi Reader, I just got back home after a week in Las Vegas for what’s arguably the biggest cybersecurity event of the year: Hacker Summer Camp. For those who haven’t been, it’s basically two legendary conferences back-to-back: Black Hat and DEF CON plus countless side events and parties where vendors try to outshine each other. If you work in security, you’re there. After a few years away, I decided it was time to pay homage again. The week was packed with meetings, great talks, and, of...
Hi Reader, This week we have yet-another episode on the topic of supply chain security. This time, I sit down with Niklas Düster, the co-lead of Dependency-Track (the creator and other co-lead being Steve Springett that I've had on the show before). Why does this matter? I build every app on top of other people’s code. Those outside pieces can hide holes that bad actors love. Dependency-Track shines a bright light on every part I borrow. It finds weak spots fast, so I can fix them before...
Hi Reader, Why does this matter? Last year I launched Viktopia Studio, my tiny one-man-army startup studio that runs on an open-core plan. I have loved the studio idea ever since Kevin Rose tried it with Milk. I even played with this model back in 2009. My co-founder and I built WireLoad as a software lab that could spin out many products. We scored some early hits with Blotter, once a top-10 productivity app for macOS, and YippieMove, an email-migration tool. Both later faded, but Screenly...