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Open Source in Finance Podcast: Exploring AI, Cybersecurity, and Open Source Chris Lindsey, Mend.io

November 06, 2024

In this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews Chris Lindsey, a Security Evangelist from Mend.io. They discuss the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and open-source software. Chris shares his extensive experience in software development and application security, providing insights into secure coding practices, the critical role of open source in development, and practical approaches to managing AI technology within highly regulated industries.

Tune in to learn about the challenges and strategies in the evolving landscape of AI and cybersecurity.

 

 

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SHOW NOTES 

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time stamps

00:00 Introduction to AI and Security

01:07 Meet Chris Lindsey of Mend.io

02:34 Chris Lindsey's Origin Story

04:39 Challenges in Secure Software Development

07:00 Open Source Security Concerns

15:28 AI in Code Reviews and Security

20:09 The Role of AI in Cybersecurity

29:25 About Mend.io and Its Tools

32:18 Final Thoughts and Future Discussions

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The FINOS Open Source in Finance Podcast celebrates open source projects and interesting topics at the cross section of financial services and open source. So far, our industry experts have discussed practical applications of and their real-world experiences with a range of open source projects including desktop interoperability, low code platforms, synthetic data, and data modeling. They’ve also discussed best practices for inner source, common myths about open source and why commercial companies choose to introduce open source offerings. Tune in and subscribe to hear what comes next.

 

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