Starting Left: Building a Secure Future with SVP of Engineering at Chainguard, Dustin Kirkland

Can we build a safer internet by starting with safer code?On today’s show, we’re joined by Dustin Kirkland, SVP of Engineering at Chainguard, to explore how securing the open-source software supply chain is key to defending against AI-driven threats.Dustin shares why the rise of generative AI presents both a risk and an opportunity for cybersecurity teams and how his company is helping clients patch vulnerabilities in minutes, not weeks. He explains the misconception that defenders are always behind, and why the future depends on “starting left” with a secure foundation rather than reacting later.The conversation also looks ahead to the distributed workplace of the future, where borders disappear, and teams thrive anywhere in the world.For innovators, security leaders, and builders, this episode offers a clear roadmap for staying proactive in an evolving digital landscape.🎧 Tune in to the full conversation to learn how AI and open source can work together to strengthen global security.