{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Tech on the Rocks","title":"Security as Code: Building Developer-First Security Tools with David Mytton","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3831,"description":"In this episode, we chat with David Mytton, founder and CEO of Arcjet and creator of console.dev. \nWe explore his journey from building a cloud monitoring startup to founding a security-as-code company. David shares fascinating insights about bot detection, the challenges of securing modern applications, and why traditional security approaches often fail to meet developers' needs. \nWe discuss the innovative use of WebAssembly for high-performance security checks, the importance of developer experience in security tools, and the delicate balance between security and latency. \nThe conversation also covers his work on environmental technology and cloud computing sustainability, as well as his experience reviewing developer tools for console.dev, where he emphasizes the critical role of documentation in distinguishing great developer tools from mediocre ones.\nChapters\n00:00 Introduction to David Mytton and Arcjet\n07:09 The Evolution of Observability\n12:37 The Future of Observability Tools\n18:19 Innovations in Data Storage for Observability\n23:57 Challenges in AI Implementation\n31:33 The Dichotomy of AI and Human Involvement\n36:17 Detecting Bots: Techniques and Challenges\n42:46 AI's Role in Enhancing Security\n47:52 Latency and Decision-Making in Security\n52:40 Managing Software Lifecycle and Observability\n58:58 The Role of Documentation in Developer Tools","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UA-KG4zXoEeEh4XuiVMdD9yAhMnDJ2YVfAhHWI5inpc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80ZWI0/YjY4MDc1YmU2MDI0/MTNkNjYwZWYwYzky/ZGEyNi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}