AI, Red Teaming, and Post-Quantum Cryptography: Key Insights from RSA 2025
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!
Attempting the new path to BIG-IP Certified Administrator
A couple weeks ago I had kjsalchow on for an episode of DevCentral Connects, which you can watch at your pleasure here: I had reached out to Ken and HeidiSchreifels after one our MVPs made a comment on this new path toward certification. I missed the memo (Heidi's article here), but this was big news and I knew we needed to have a conversation with the community. During our chat, Ken mentioned that all five beta tests required to earn your BIG-IP Certified Administrator would be available on-site at AppWorld (as would the recertification test available to ANYONE who has previously held the cert) and that he needed more people to start at #5 and work backwards. And so I did. I had time Tuesday morning before "The Hub" opening party kicked things off, so I knocked out all five beta tests. Here are my thoughts about the experience. I went in completely blind. I did not study, (but the blueprint is here for you) and I did not do the prep work to get my device ready for testing. I did pre-register for tests #3 - #5. When I arrived at the room, the cert team did a great job helping me get the tools set up on my laptop. The test environment downloads a secure browsing session, and there are some known issues with company laptops that lock things down, so you might be best suited to test from a personal laptop. To my knowledge in discussions with them, tablets are not supported. The certiverse delivery was great. Strong improvement from what I recall for the previous versions. Seeing the questions and the diagrams and being able to reference back and forth was far easier to assess the challenges. I always try to use the flagging system for review and that worked great. As this was a beta, I took extra time to provide feedback. For the betas, I had a range of questions from I think 39 to 58 across the five tests and an hour to complete each. For production tests, I believe that will be 30/30. None of them concerned me on time. I really liked the breakdown in the new format. This allows you to progress through the material when studying without having to keep it all upstairs for one test. BIG-IP Administration Install, Initial Configuration, and Upgrade BIG-IP Administration Data Plane Concepts BIG-IP Administration Data Plane Configuration BIG-IP Administration Control Plane Administration BIG-IP Administration Support and Troubleshooting I felt pretty good about the analysis questions, that stuff is pretty cemented in my brain. I work mostly with the BIG-IP APIs now, so I'm less solid on specific tmsh commands or tmui click paths. I put myself in the cone of shame on a few questions because I filmed lightboard lessons for them but I wasn't confident in the right answer. All that said, I have no idea if I passed them, but I think I hit minimally viable candidate on four of them? As they were betas, there were some questions that probably need to be removed, and some questions might need to be refined a little. This is where the always fascinating psychometrics come into play. But for the most part, I though they were a good summary of the knowledge one should have for basic administration. I got the first three tests completed quickly enough to take the other two. Registering for them on-site and jumping into them was painless. The cert team is the bomb-diggity. They're so helpful, friendly, encouraging, and super eager to make everyone successful. It's always a pleasure to cross paths with them! The downside of betas is they are not scored immediately, so I have to wait. Jason does not like waiting... How about you, community? Anyone else take the betas for the refreshed BIG-IP Certified Administrator (or the recertifying exam) and want to share your experience?
LLMs And Trust, Google A2A Protocol And The Cost Of Politeness In AI: AI Friday
It's AI Friday! 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! Articles: What do LLMs Think Of Us? At What Price, Politeness? Google Agent2Agent Protocol (A2A)AI Friday LIVE w/ Steve Wilson - Vibe Coding, Agentic AI Security 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! Topics: Agentic Risk vs. Reward OWASP GenAI Security Project DeepSeek and Inference Performance Vibe Coding Roundtable Annnnd we may have shared some related, mostly wholesome memes.AI Friday Live: NVIDIA GTC - Disney Robots, Blackwell, Groot, Newton And More!
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! Would you like some fish with all those new chips? DGX Spark / Station Robotics: Groot and Newton Nemotron ModelsExploring Quantum Computing, AI, Networking and Cryptography at AppWorld 2025
Join us as we dive into the exciting world of quantum computing and AI at App World 2025, held at the fabulous Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. I get to host a fascinating discussion with Daniela Pontes and Brett Wolmarans bwolmarans from F5. We explore the latest advancements in AI, the impact of quantum computing on cybersecurity, and what the future holds for post-quantum cryptography. Discover how F5 is leveraging AI to optimize and secure applications, and learn about the recent release of the AI gateway. Daniela delves into the looming threat of quantum computing on current cryptography standards, explaining the importance of transitioning to quantum-resistant algorithms and even a little on quantum networking. Stay tuned for info on how industries like finance and healthcare are preparing for a quantum future. Don't miss this episode full of expert knowledge and cutting-edge technology!Elevate Your Skills - Register for AppWorld 2025
AppWorld 2025 is set for February 25-27 in Las Vegas. Focusing on application security and delivery, this three-day event is packed with expert-led sessions, hands-on labs, and networking opportunities for practitioners and experts from around the world. F5 Academy is at the Heart of AppWorld 2025. Ideal for those working towards certification. You’ll engage with F5's latest products through hands-on labs, sharpen your skills, and earn digital badges. One free certification practice exam will be available before the event. You can earn (ISC)2 CPE credits for certain security-focused labs, and F5 will handle credit submission for you. --------------------------------- UPDATE Nov 11. --------------------------------------- Labs and Briefings To Attend Find the full list of labs and briefings on the F5 Academy at AppWorld 25 page. F5 in the AI Era: For users who are new to AI, this briefing explores how F5 technology can help organizations with their AI journeys. F5 NGINX One: Learn how the NGINX One console provides visibility into a global fleet of NGINX instances, both NGINX Plus and NGINX Open Source (OSS). F5 Distributed Cloud: Discovering & Securing APIs: Get hands-on experience with the API Discovery and Security capabilities of F5 Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) within F5 Distributed Cloud. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why Attend? Learn: Access a year's worth of knowledge in three days through keynotes, solution-focused breakouts, product deep-dives, and roundtables. Connect: Network with professionals from DevCentral, NGINX, and F5 Insiders communities. Influence: Share your experiences with BIG-IP, Distributed Cloud, and NGINX to influence F5’s technology direction. Elevate your technical skills and connect with peers at AppWorld 2025; a must-attend event. Register for AppWorld 2025 today and join us in Las Vegas!!
