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SUMMARY:Untold Reasons Why Philippine Companies Lag in DevOps & DevSecOps
DESCRIPTION:Armada Innovation Labs\, in partnership with WiSAP\, recently hosted the 2nd AWS Security User Group event at the AWS Office in Bonifacio Global City\, Taguig\, Philippines\, shedding light on the challenges hindering Philippine companies from embracing DevOps and DevSecOps practices. \nThe event kicked off with an introduction by Kate Villoria of AWS\, the co-organizer\, who provided insights into the flow and schedule of the event\, setting the stage for a deep dive into crucial topics.\n \nIn the first part of the event\, Dean Armada\, founder of Armada Innovation Labs\, led a technical discussion on the evolution from traditional data centers relying on Virtual Machines and legacy network models to advanced\, efficient\, and cost-effective technologies such as Docker\, Kubernetes\, and Network Automation. Dean emphasized how security seamlessly integrates into modernized DevOps architectures\, utilizing three-quarters of the whiteboard wall for his engaging presentation.\n \nElia Van Gica from Westcon Philippines continued the discussion by exploring Network and Application automation and demonstrated how to enable security using NGINX integrated with Kubernetes\, building upon the concepts introduced by Dean. \nChristian Armada concluded the technical discussion with a detailed overview of CI/CD Pipeline using CircleCI and showcased various security automation tools\, presenting a holistic view of the DevSecOps lifecycle.\n \nThe event’s second part featured a technical forum with industry experts\, including Arvin Lat (CTO at NuWorks Interactive)\, Paul Sears (Sr. Solutions Architect at AWS)\, Christian Armada (Sr. DevOps/DevSecOps Architect at AppEvolve)\, Kaye Alvarado (DevOps Engineer at Asurion)\, Benjo Aganon (Sales and Business Development at F5 Networks)\, Alvin Delagon (Sr. Solutions Architect Developer Specialist at AWS)\, and Kyle Atendido (DevOps Specialist at Armada Innovation Labs). \nDean Armada\, the moderator\, and Kate Villoria\, the co-moderator\, facilitated an engaging Q&A session with the panelists\, delving into the reasons behind the Philippines’ lag in technological advancements like DevOps and DevSecOps. They explored key challenges and opportunities for driving innovation and adoption in the local tech landscape\, sparking insightful discussions among attendees and experts alike. \n \nThis forum delved into the cultural challenges faced by Philippine management in adopting DevOps practices\, highlighting a lack of familiarity with modern infrastructure and the benefits of comprehensive DevOps and DevSecOps implementations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe discussion format featured an engaging 3-way dynamic\, where not only the moderators and panel speakers actively participated but also included the audience\, adding a fun and interactive element to the conversation. Dean Armada and Kate Villoria skillfully facilitated the dialogue\, encouraging lively exchanges and diverse perspectives among attendees and experts on overcoming technology challenges in the Philippines \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIn the Philippines\, many companies are hesitant to innovate and are slow to adopt frameworks common in other countries\, resulting in limited use cases and models to follow. The event underscored the importance of raising awareness among both technical and management professionals to drive forward the adoption of DevOps and DevSecOps practices for enhanced efficiency\, security\, and innovation in the local industry. \n \nA Glimpse into the Event \nDate: February 29\, 2024\nTime: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM\nLocation: AWS Office Bonifacio Global City \nThe event garnered positive feedback attended by various roles such as developers\, business owners\, cloud engineers\, network engineers\, security engineers\, and technical managers. The success of the 2nd AWS Security User Group event\, with its technical forum format\, signifies the ongoing commitment of Armada Innovation Labs to automating and securing infrastructure. \nKey Highlights \n\nThe second AWS Security User Group event\, featuring a dynamic technical forum format\, was a resounding success. This format allowed for in-depth discussions and knowledge sharing among industry experts and attendees.\nWith a three-way discussion format involving moderators\, panelists\, and the audience\, the event fostered an engaging and interactive environment. This approach encouraged active participation and contributed to the event’s overall success.\nThe event garnered positive feedback from a diverse range of participants\, including developers\, business owners\, cloud engineers\, network engineers\, security engineers\, and technical managers\, showcasing the broad interest and relevance of the topics discussed.\nThe event highlighted Armada Innovation Labs’ ongoing commitment to automating and securing infrastructure. The discussions covered a spectrum of topics\, from traditional data centers to modernized DevOps and DevSecOps practices\, emphasizing the company’s dedication to advancing cybersecurity technologies.
URL:https://www.armadalabs.tech/event/untold-reasons-why-philippine-companies-lag-in-devops-devsecops/
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Divide: On-Prem vs Cloud Security
DESCRIPTION:This inaugural event\, organized by Armada Innovation Labs and led by Dean Armada\, AWS Security User Group leader\, was hosted at the AWS Office in Bonifacio Global City\, Taguig\, Philippines.  The interactive sessions and intense  discussion showcased the practical applications of AWS security services in safeguarding critical infrastructure and data. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nThe event commenced with an introduction by Kate Villoria of AWS\, who co-organized the event and discussed this new organization’s (AWS Security User Group) focus on holding events twice a quarter with diverse formats designed to promote learning and awareness in cloud security. \nThe event facilitated a technical discussion comparing Cloud Security with On-Premises Security. Dean Armada personally utilized the entire whiteboard wall to explain technologies including switches\, routers\, Next generation Firewalls (NGFW)\, Next Generation IPS (NGIPS)\, and advanced solutions such as application load balancers\, WAF\, NDR\, XDR\, and others relevant to on-premise environments\, demonstrating various security implementation strategies. \n \nWiSAP (Women in Security Alliance Philippines)\, our collaborative partner\, delivered a presentation during the event. Following this\, Dean continued the whiteboard discussion\, emphasizing cloud fundamentals and comparing security practices. He introduced AWS security services including AWS WAF\, GuardDuty\, Security Hub\, and more in contrast to on-premises environments\, concluding the session with comprehensive coverage across the whiteboard wall. \n \nTo add to the engagement\, a short game was included\, offering swag and giveaways to the winners. This event exemplified a collaborative effort to enhance cybersecurity readiness and resilience. \n \nA Glimpse into the Event \nDate: January 24\, 2024\nTime: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM\nLocation: AWS Office Bonifacio Global City \nThe event garnered positive feedback\, particularly from those new to cloud security\, and was attended by technical engineers\, managers\, and leaders. \nThe success of this inaugural AWS Security User Group event signifies the beginning of Armada Innovation Labs’ ongoing commitment to securing AWS Cloud Infrastructure. \nKey Highlights \n\nEngaging technical discussion comparing Cloud Security with On-Premises Security\nInsightful presentation by Dean Armada on technologies and security practices in on-premise and cloud environments\nCollaboration with WiSAP (Women in Security Alliance Philippines) to promote diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity\nIntroduction to AWS security services including AWS WAF\, GuardDuty\, Security Hub\, and more\nInteractive session featuring a short game with swag and giveaways for participants\n\n 
URL:https://www.armadalabs.tech/event/navigating-the-divide_-on-prem-vs-cloud-security/
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