

Coffee, Chaos and ProdSec
Cameron Walters and Kurt Hendle
Coffee, Chaos & ProdSec is where cybersecurity meets caffeine-fueled chaos.
Hosts Kurt (security architect and chaos tamer) and Cameron (ProdSec wrangler and DevSecOps junkie) dive into hacking, AppSec, supply chain failures, AI surprises, and the everyday madness of defending modern systems.
With humor, sharp insight, real breach breakdowns, bad password confessions, and a few questionable impressions, they explore the messy reality of security and how teams survive it.
New episodes Every Wednesday at 5 AM Eastern.
Hosts Kurt (security architect and chaos tamer) and Cameron (ProdSec wrangler and DevSecOps junkie) dive into hacking, AppSec, supply chain failures, AI surprises, and the everyday madness of defending modern systems.
With humor, sharp insight, real breach breakdowns, bad password confessions, and a few questionable impressions, they explore the messy reality of security and how teams survive it.
New episodes Every Wednesday at 5 AM Eastern.
Episodes
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Nov 11, 2025 • 1h 6min
Ep 04 - Peering into the Crystal Ball - Trends Shaping the Future of ProdSec
🎙️ Coffee, Chaos and ProdSec, Ep 4What’s next for Product Security? In this episode, we dust off the crystal ball and predict how the next wave of technology will reshape the field. From zero-downtime patching and ephemeral secrets to “observability as security,” we explore what’s real progress and what’s pure hype. We dive into DevSecOps trends like AI-driven automation, ASPM, minimal container images, and policy as code, asking the hard question: are we shifting left, right, or just in circles?Then we zoom out to the big architectural shifts, Zero Trust becoming an operational standard, cloud-native sprawl colliding with consolidation, machine identity management taking center stage, and AI-powered defenses blurring the line between adaptive protection and full-blown Skynet vibes. We close with a lightning round of bold 2025 predictions covering everything from passwordless authentication and decentralized identity to platform consolidation and Security-as-a-Service.Grab your mug and join us as we separate what’s hot from what’s hype, decode what’s coming next for ProdSec, and share what every security team should be doing today to prepare for tomorrow.☕ New episodes every Wednesday.Coffee, Chaos and ProdSec -> strong coffee, stronger opinions.

Nov 11, 2025 • 57min
Ep 03 - The Gauntlet - Top Challenges in Production Security Today
🎙️ Coffee, Chaos and ProdSec, Ep 3Why is ProdSec so challenging? In this episode, we run through the real-world gauntlet of modern production security, scaling secrets management, securing ephemeral infrastructure, and keeping pace with relentless deployment cycles. We dig into why these problems persist and what’s finally starting to work.From cloud misconfigurations and pipeline sprawl to developer enablement and culture clashes, we dissect the everyday battles ProdSec teams fight to keep systems safe without slowing innovation. Expect a few war stories, plenty of laughs, and a handful of practical takeaways you can apply right away.Grab your mug, take a breath, and join us as we explore what makes ProdSec so tough, and how to turn those challenges into opportunities for stronger, smarter security.☕ New episodes every Wednesday.Coffee, Chaos and ProdSec -> strong coffee, stronger opinions.

Nov 11, 2025 • 48min
Ep 02 - Passion Projects - What Gets Us Fired Up About ProdSec
🎙️ Coffee, Chaos and ProdSec, Ep 2What keeps security folks up at night, and what gets us out of bed in the morning? In this episode, we get personal about the parts of ProdSec that inspire, frustrate, and challenge us most. From building secure-by-default pipelines to chasing the thrill of catching bugs before they bite, we share what fuels our obsession with protecting products at scale.We compare the moments that hooked us, late-night incidents, breakthrough fixes, and the weird satisfaction of turning chaos into clarity. Along the way, we talk burnout, purpose, and why passion projects often teach the best lessons about resilience and leadership in security.Pour another cup and join us for an unfiltered chat about why we love ProdSec, even when it drives us a little mad.☕ New episodes every Wednesday. Coffee, Chaos and ProdSec, strong coffee, stronger opinions.

Nov 11, 2025 • 57min
Ep 01 - What the Heck is ProdSec Anyway?
What even is Product Security? In this kickoff episode, we break down what makes ProdSec the connective tissue between AppSec, DevSecOps, and engineering. We unpack why it exists, how it differs from other security domains, and why every modern product team needs it, even if they don’t realize it yet.Then we explore what real-world ProdSec looks like: from securing build pipelines and reviewing code to influencing design decisions without being the “Department of No.” We talk culture, collaboration, and the art of balancing developer velocity with risk reduction, all with a few caffeine-fueled laughs along the way.Grab your coffee and settle in as we define ProdSec once and for all, laying the foundation for every chaotic, insightful, and occasionally ridiculous episode to come.

Nov 11, 2025 • 2min
Ep 00 - Coffee, Chaos & ProdSec: A Caffeinated Dive into Cybersecurity Mayhem
🎙️ Coffee, Chaos & ProdSec - TrailerEver wish cybersecurity came with caffeine, chaos, and a few laughs?Welcome to Coffee, Chaos & ProdSec, where your hosts Kurt (security architect and chaos tamer) and Cameron (ProdSec wrangler and reformed script kiddie) brew up weekly conversations on the wild world of modern security.From real-world breaches to bad password confessions, the duo dives into Product Security, AppSec, DevSecOps, and the occasional hacker impression that probably shouldn’t make it past QA. Expect sharp takes, caffeinated debates, and stories from the trenches of digital defense.Whether you’re a white hat, black hat, or just wondering how hackers “surf the net,” this is your new weekly ritual. Grab your coffee, patch your brain, and embrace the beautiful mess of cybersecurity.☕ New episodes every Wednesday.Coffee, Chaos and ProdSec -> strong coffee, stronger opinions.


