SSWUGtv – Key Management
With Stephen Wynkoop
In today’s edition Stephen talks with Townsend about the basics of security. This edition is affectionately titled, "Security: Key Management 101, Lesson one — Always protect the key!"
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The Skill of the Release
Recently I have been talking with colleagues about some of the less vaunted skills a software professional develops over time. We tend to focus on package selection, buy vs. build decisions, patterns and design principles, communication, testing, documenting, etc.
There are some other skills essential for the seasoned software professional that tend to be less tangible, and often not discussed. Frequently I talk about version control and source maintenance as a central skill that is essential for success in most applications.
Recently, I have come to add the concept of software release to this essential set of skills. We often think of a software release in terms of deploying the code, letting folks know it is available, training, documentation, and the likes. These things are all essential for a good release, regardless of releasing an off –the-shelf product, a custom design, or something in between.
You can do all those things, and still have a release that is either good, bad, or simply horrible. I believe there is more to the skill of releasing software than the above.
I have some thoughts about what results in successful and failed releases. Let me start, however, by providing you an opportunity to share your voice. Get into the conversation. Share your opinion and experience by sending your comments to btaylor@sswug.org. Your expertise is always valued.
Cheers,
Ben
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Did you miss Stephen’s discussion on the importance of changed rules and roles of security to keep your data safe. This certainly goes along with today’s editorial on protecting the key. If you did miss it, you can find him here.
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