Alan Shimel

Boca Raton

Founder and Editor-in-Chief at Container Journal

Founder and Editor-in-Chief at Security Boulevard

Founder and Editor-in-Chief at DevOps.com

Founder and Editor-In-Chief at Techstrong.ai

Founder and Editor-In-Chief at Platform Engineering

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Articles

Do We Still Need to Explain What Platform Engineering Is?

1 week ago | platformengineering.com | Alan Shimel

The question “What is Platform Engineering?” continues to echo across tech blogs, webinars and discussions, despite the dramatic rise and increasing clarity surrounding the discipline over the past three to four years. Sites like Dynatrace diligently maintain pages explicitly answering this query. Even Google’s Gemini AI confidently delivers explanations designed to clarify the essence of platform engineering.
The Natural Alliance of Cyber and Platform Engineering

1 week ago | platformengineering.com | Alan Shimel

In my more than 25 years in cybersecurity, I’ve witnessed an evolving narrative about how best to secure software. From reactive measures to proactive strategies, one truth consistently emerges: Security is most effective when integrated deeply into development workflows. With the advent of platform engineering, we are presented with yet another pivotal moment to embed security into our infrastructure from the outset, forming a natural alliance between cybersecurity and platform engineering.
AI: Pilot versus Copilot

2 weeks ago | techstrong.ai | Alan Shimel

At the recent DevOps Connect event produced by Techstrong on the opening day of RSAC 2025, panelists discussed a crucial distinction in the evolving use of artificial intelligence (AI): Leveraging AI as a copilot rather than replacing human pilots altogether. The approach highlights a pragmatic pathway for integrating both generative and agentic AI into workplace practices, enhancing human productivity without introducing unnecessary controversy or fear.
AI Native Dev: Shaping the Future of AI-First Software Development

2 weeks ago | devops.com | Alan Shimel

In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the software development landscape, a new community has emerged to lead this evolution: AI Native Dev. The community is centered around the website, https://AINativeDev.io/, The site serves as a platform for a raft of different types of content and information. This platform is not just a repository of tools and insights though; it’s a vibrant hub for developers dedicated to reimagining software creation through an AI-first lens.
trade shows Archives

2 weeks ago | securityboulevard.com | Alan Shimel

Are Puppies the New Booth Babes: What Do You Think? Walking the floor of the RSA Conference (RSAC) this year, amid the sea of booths packed with flashing monitors, cybersecurity swag and endless sales pitches, one booth stood out — and not ...
Are Puppies the New Booth Babes: What Do You Think?

2 weeks ago | securityboulevard.com | Alan Shimel

Walking the floor of the RSA Conference (RSAC) this year, amid the sea of booths packed with flashing monitors, cybersecurity swag and endless sales pitches, one booth stood out — and not for its tech demos or zero-day revelations. Orca Security set up a puppy pen — a roped-off area where a collection of adorable puppies scampered, tumbled and snuggled, delighting attendees and pulling in foot traffic by the dozens. Puppies at a cybersecurity conference?
The Rise of Sub-Specialties in Platform Engineering: A Sign of Maturity

3 weeks ago | platformengineering.com | Alan Shimel

In the early days of DevOps, it was all about breaking down silos and fostering collaboration between development and operations. But as the movement matured, we began to see the rise of specializations—DevSecOps, AIOps, FinOps, and others—each reflecting an evolving need and growing complexity within software delivery. Today, platform engineering is experiencing a similar evolution.
GenAI in Software Development with Nathen Harvey

3 weeks ago | devops.com | Alan Shimel

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endpoint agents Archives

3 weeks ago | securityboulevard.com | Alan Shimel

The Evolution of Vulnerability Management with Steve CarterSteve Carter discusses the evolution of the vulnerability management market, as well as where vulnerability management has failed and why the next phase has to center around automation and scale. The problem, ...
The Evolution of Vulnerability Management with Steve Carter

3 weeks ago | securityboulevard.com | Alan Shimel

Steve Carter discusses the evolution of the vulnerability management market, as well as where vulnerability management has failed and why the next phase has to center around automation and scale. The problem, as Carter sees it, is deceptively simple: Organizations are drowning in vulnerabilities but still can’t prioritize or fix them quickly.