Episode 151: The Role of AI in API Security

In this episode of 'Cloud Talk', Jeff DeVerter interviews Jeremy Snyder, the founder and CEO of Firetail, a company that specializes in end-to-end API security. Jeremy discusses the evolution of Firetail, from its beginnings as an open-source code library for inline authentication and authorization checks for APIs, to its current platform that includes API discovery and assessment features. Jeremy also talks about Firetail's customers, which include cloud-native, API-centric companies in various verticals, as well as enterprises undergoing cloud transformation. Jeremy shares his excitement about the future of Firetail, including the integration of AI capabilities into their platform, and the potential for integrating their tool with developers' IDEs. Jeff and Jeremy also discuss the challenges of organizational change and the importance of communication between teams. The conversation concludes with Jeremy discussing the future of Firetail and the potential for growth in the API security space.

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Cloud Talk brings you discussions on topics like digital transformation, Kubernetes, IoT, edge computing and multicloud, as told through the perspectives of the people and the companies who are living this transformation on a daily basis. In Cloud Talk, host Jeff DeVerter interviews some of the most influential figures on the frontlines of cloud technology, helping you stay connected. Jeff is CTO at Rackspace and has spent over 20 years immersed in the world of cutting-edge technology.