In this virtual workshop, join WEI Junior DevOps Engineer Ben Heinze and dive into the power of APIs and identify how they can be leveraged for automation in system administration using Python.Explore what an API is, how it works and why Python is an excellent choice for writing scripts that interact with APIs. Practical workflows and use cases will be demonstrated, giving attendees real-world examples of how to use APIs and Python to streamline tasks. By the end of this session, you will understand the benefits of using APIs and Python to create automation scripts that can interact with your favorite tools and applications. You'll learn how to optimize system administration tasks, save time, and reduce the chance of human error with Python scripting.For WEI's complete DevOps for SysOps series, visit www.wei.com.
Join WEI Cybersecurity Solutions Architect Shawn Murphy and Blair Canavan, Thales Director of Alliances – PQC Portfolio, for an in-depth discussion on one of the most urgent topics facing CISOs and security leaders today: post-quantum cryptography (PQC).In this episode, Shawn and Blair break down what quantum-enabled threats mean for enterprise infrastructure, why classical cryptography (RSA, ECC) will eventually be deprecated, and how organizations can prepare for Y2Q the moment quantum computing becomes capable of breaking today’s encryption standards.Blair shares insights from 35 years in cybersecurity, including his early work with Symantec and hardware security modules, and explains why nation-states are already harvesting encrypted data today to decrypt later once quantum capabilities emerge (“Harvest Now, Decrypt Later”).
The conversation also covers:
If you're responsible for crypto risk mitigation, regulatory alignment, or long-term data protection, this episode delivers a clear, grounded view of what needs to happen now and why preparation can’t wait. For more information, visit wei.com/cybersecurity.
In this WEI Tech Talk episode, Shawn Murphy, Cybersecurity Solutions Architect at WEI, sits down with Patrick “PO” Orzechowski, Field CISO at Torq, for a candid conversation on what automation really means for modern Security Operations Centers.
Drawing on more than two decades of front-line SOC leadership, Shawn and PO break down the realities of detection and response, the evolution of SOAR, and why automation is shifting from simple task execution to contextual, AI-driven decision support.
Together, the experts explore:
If you’re a CISO, SOC leader, or risk owner looking to understand how automation reshapes MTTR, analyst workload, and long-term resilience, this discussion offers practical insight grounded in real-world experience.
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As part of the WEI DevOps for SysOps workshop series, WEI DevOps Solutions Architect Daniel Perrinez introduces Terraform and its role in Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Designed for IT professionals managing infrastructure across on-prem and cloud environments, this workshop explores how Terraform simplifies infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and management across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Listeners will gain a foundational understanding of Terraform's configuration language (HCL), CLI commands, state files, and modules. The episode also examines how Terraform Cloud (HCP) improves collaboration, auditability, and governance, and how teams can use Terraform to manage not just infrastructure, but SaaS app configurations such as GitLab and Terraform Cloud itself.
Whether you're building multi-environment infrastructure, evaluating hybrid/multi-cloud strategies, or looking to bring application configurations under version control, this session gives you actionable insights to bring back to your organization.
What You’ll Learn:
The difference between Configuration as Code and Infrastructure as Code
Key Terraform components: CLI, modules, state management, workspaces
How to build infrastructure across multiple cloud providers using Terraform
Using Terraform for SaaS configuration (GitLab, Terraform Cloud, Vault)
Why Terraform Cloud is ideal for collaborative, secure deployments
Ideal for: IT executives, DevOps leads, system administrators, cloud architects, and anyone interested in automating infrastructure with code.
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In this exclusive session, industry leaders from WEI, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Intel, along with cybersecurity authority Adam K. Levin, unpack the intersection of next-generation infrastructure and today’s most sophisticated digital threats.Recorded in correlation with the launch event of HPE ProLiant Gen12 servers powered by Intel® Xeon® 6 processors, this on-demand session goes beyond product specs as it offers executive-level guidance on building secure, high-performance environments that are ready for AI, zero trust, and hybrid workloads.What You’ll Hear:- Keynote from Adam K. Levin on modern threat vectors and identity-based attacks- Insights into silicon-based security and root-of-trust protections- Expert commentary on infrastructure lifecycle optimization and GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS)- Strategies to reduce TCO and increase infrastructure ROI- What IT leaders need to know now about firmware-level visibility and supply chain riskThis podcast is ideal for CIOs, CISOs, and enterprise architects preparing for next-gen workloads.
WEI’s Fred McHugh, Director of Infrastructure, Cloud, and Automation Services, sits down with Mike Jackson, Partner Technical Director at Broadcom, to discuss how VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) is shaping the next generation of private cloud.
Together, they break down what VCF really means for IT leaders navigating modernization, hybrid cloud integration, and AI-ready infrastructure. From lifecycle management to automation and Day-2 operations, learn how enterprises are using VCF to reduce complexity, control costs, and accelerate transformation.
Tune in for real-world insights from two industry experts on:
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WEI’s Todd Humphreys and Matt Leal join Cyberify CEO Mark Gilmore and HPE AI architect Jaideep Joshi to explain why most GenAI pilots fail, and how enterprises can govern shadow AI, secure data, and scale AI with real ROI.
Most organizations get stuck in proof-of-concept limbo, creating AI sprawl, governance gaps, and unnecessary security risks. In this episode, the team breaks down how to operationalize GenAI successfully, from shadow AI governance and secure enterprise architecture to compliance and choosing projects that deliver measurable business value. They also share how a strong AI security posture enables safe scale on platforms like HPE PCAI.
Key Takeaways:
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Across today’s security operations centers, analysts face escalating alert volumes, long investigation cycles, and increasing burnout.
In this episode, Shawn Murphy, Cybersecurity Solutions Architect at WEI, and Ian Forrest, Global VP of Product and Solutions Engineering at Hunters, explain how AI-driven automation transforms daily operations by eliminating repetitive Tier-1 tasks, improving threat detection accuracy, and strengthening SIEM and XDR strategies for lean security teams.
They walk through a practical roadmap for applying automation and AI within the SOC based on real customer deployments and operational pain points.
Key Takeaways
Find out how WEI can help modernize your SOC by clicking here.
Bootcamp graduates often wait months to contribute. This episode shows how WEI’s apprenticeship program turns early talent into enterprise impact quickly.
Hiring junior developers often means long onboarding. In this episode, Michael Tranquillo shares how WEI’s tech apprenticeship program transforms foundational bootcamp skills into real enterprise results. The program reduces errors, accelerates workflows, and delivers measurable value in weeks.
Key Takeaways
Find out how WEI can help build enterprise-ready IT talent.
Many IT leaders question whether apprentices can handle high-stakes work. This episode proves they can, with examples from real enterprise Azure projects.
WEI apprentice Jared Jurss demonstrates the impact early-career technologists can make when properly supported. He led a cloud-native Azure pipeline project, introduced CI/CD practices, mentored teammates, and delivered production results while still in graduate school.
Key Takeaways
Find out how WEI can help accelerate IT innovation by visiting this page.
Quantum breakthroughs could break today’s encryption. This episode explains Q-Day risks and how to prepare with quantum-safe standards.
Quantum computing threatens both asymmetric and symmetric encryption, enabling harvest-now, decrypt-later attacks. In this episode, Cybersecurity Solutions Architect Shawn Murphy is joined by Patrick Hynds, CEO of Pulsar Security, for a timely conversation on quantum decryption threats. They break down Shor’s algorithm, the geopolitical race for quantum advantage, and why adopting post-quantum cryptography standards now is becoming urgent.
Key Takeaways:
Find out how WEI can help your organization prepare for Q-Day:
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Public cloud AI often fails to scale cost-effectively. This episode shows how HPE PCAI enables secure, compliant, production-ready AI.
Public cloud GenAI deployments create governance, cost, and sovereignty challenges. WEI experts Daniel Perrinez (DevOps Solutions Architect), Seamus Ware (Principal Solution Strategist), and Matt Leal (Presales Solutions Architect) break down how HPE Private Cloud AI delivers secure, compliant, enterprise-grade GenAI at scale. They cover adoption strategy, architecture considerations, and real-world use cases across industries.
Key Takeaways:
Find out how WEI can help operationalize AI securely by accessing wei.com.
DNS is the first line of cyber defense. In this episode, WEI’s Shawn Murphy is joined by Infoblox experts Cricket Liu and Jim Mosley to explain how DNS strengthens Zero Trust and blocks attacks before they spread.
DNS is often overlooked despite being foundational to network security. Shawn, Cricket, and Jim break down how DNS-based security helps detect and stop threats early, reinforces Zero Trust frameworks, and strengthens overall cyber resiliency.
Key Takeaways:
Find out how WEI can strengthen your DNS security posture at wei.com.
Most DNS threats go unseen until it is too late. This episode shows how predictive DNS blocks malicious activity early.
WEI’s Shawn Murphy and Infoblox’s Bart Lenaerts-Bergmans explain how Protective DNS uses global telemetry to predict and block malicious infrastructure before attacks begin.
Key Takeaways
Find out how WEI can help protect your enterprise at wei.com.
Hybrid work demands stronger networks. This episode explains how SASE, ZTNA, and SD-WAN enable secure, resilient connectivity.
New England Patriots football legend Tedy Bruschi joins WEI and HPE Aruba Networking to discuss how modern network architectures support hybrid work, reduce complexity, and strengthen security. The conversation also includes leadership insights from his NFL career.
Key Takeaways:
Find out how WEI can modernize your hybrid network on wei.com.
IT hiring is costly. This episode explains how WEI’s apprenticeship model builds job-ready developers quickly.
WEI’s apprenticeship model combines mentoring, hands-on project work, and real-world exposure to accelerate readiness and create job-ready IT contributors.
Key Takeaways:
Find out how WEI can help develop job-ready IT talent. Visit wei.com.
Manual operations slow teams down. This episode shows how Ansible enables consistent, automated IT workflows.
WEI DevOps Solutions Architect Daniel Perrinez introduces Ansible and explains how its agentless automation, YAML-driven workflows, and idempotent playbooks reduce risk and simplify IT operations.
Key Takeaways:
Find out how WEI can help automate your IT operations by visiting wei.com.
Configuration drift creates risk. This episode explains how Configuration as Code brings consistency, compliance, and automation.
WEI DevOps Solutions Architect Daniel Perrinez explains how storing configuration as code in Terraform, Ansible, and Git improves governance, auditability, and disaster recovery.
Key Takeaways:
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In this WEI workshop led by Daniel Perrinez, we explore how Git—a cornerstone of modern DevOps practices—can transform the way IT teams manage code, configuration, and collaboration. Whether you're just getting started with version control or looking to refine your Git skills, this session is packed with practical insights that will elevate your DevOps journey.
1. Why Git Matters for IT Operations:
2. Key Concepts and Best Practices:
3. Cross-team Collaboration and Code Reviews:
The content for this episode was recorded in September 2024.
Enterprises face massive data and recovery challenges. This episode shows how HPE GreenLake helps solve them with hybrid cloud agility.
WEI’s Matthew Leal and Seamus Ware share real outcomes from customer environments. Examples range from ransomware recovery to supporting banking workloads at 400 petabytes of scale.
Key Takeaways:
Find out how WEI can help scale your hybrid cloud securely by clicking here.