{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Global CISO with Chuck Herrin","title":"Automate first: the CTO playbook for APIs, observability, and vendor accountability","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/02c53665\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":410,"description":"\nIn Episode 2 of The Global CISO Podcast, host Chuck Herrin welcomes Hitesh Patel, F5 Field CTO and fellow million-miler, to decode the mindset shift behind effective automation.  \nThey explore why automation starts with intent – not tools – and how a “bias toward automating first” can transform daily operations. \nThey get specific: using declarative APIs to reduce complexity, evaluating vendors based on API quality and observability, tips for managing technical debt, and strategies for building an automated security workflow that survives production. \nWhether you're a new CTO or a seasoned security leader, tune in for insights on leading with automation, demanding more from your vendors, and creating headroom for innovation.\nWatch the podcast on F5 YouTube: https://youtu.be/lAaBs7RH4PQ\nLearn more about F5: www.f5.com\nRead our blog: https://www.f5.com/company/blog  \nVisit us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/f5/  ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Y7uSdY6ohXmNieIrGhdQulka1RO8zaGaowXCwiN3RYs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zYzZj/YmUyYjBiYjllNTQ3/ODZiZThhYTk2NzRk/NTYwMC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}