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<v Speaker 1>All right, diving deep today, folks into security automation and

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<v Speaker 1>our guide Ansable. We're going through excerpts from the Security

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<v Speaker 1>Automation with Ansable too. I got to say this book

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<v Speaker 1>is pretty fascinating.

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<v Speaker 2>You know. One of the things that really struck me

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<v Speaker 2>is how ansable lets you essentially define your security processes

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<v Speaker 2>as code.

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<v Speaker 1>Yeah. I was going to say that sounds a little

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<v Speaker 1>intimidating at first.

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<v Speaker 2>Oh, I know, but ansable uses this language called yaml. Okay,

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<v Speaker 2>and it's actually surprisingly human readable, almost like writing a

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<v Speaker 2>clear step by step recipe for how you want your

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<v Speaker 2>security setup.

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<v Speaker 1>Makes sense. So these these recipes, they're what the book

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<v Speaker 1>calls playbooks, right exactly.

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<v Speaker 2>And those playbooks they use modules, which are these pre

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<v Speaker 2>built components for different tasks.

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<v Speaker 1>Okay, so you're basically breaking down complex actions into these

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<v Speaker 1>manageable modules.

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<v Speaker 2>Yeah, exactly. Think of it this way. You could, you know,

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<v Speaker 2>deploy a whole web server, like a fully functional web server,

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<v Speaker 2>but already locked down against common attacks, all with a

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<v Speaker 2>single command.

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<v Speaker 1>Wow. That's impressive.

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<v Speaker 2>That's that's the power that ansable can give you, even

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<v Speaker 2>for even for complex setups like a like like a

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<v Speaker 2>limmy piece stack right.

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<v Speaker 1>Right, so much more efficient than doing everything manually step

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<v Speaker 1>by step. Yeah.

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<v Speaker 2>Absolutely.

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<v Speaker 1>Now. The book also talks about uh Ansible Tower, which

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<v Speaker 1>seems to be like a like a central control panel

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<v Speaker 1>almost for managing all these playbooks precisely.

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<v Speaker 2>You can schedule playbooks to run automatically, so you.

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<v Speaker 1>Could set it to say, run vulnerability scans every.

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<v Speaker 2>Night exactly, and then receive notifications in the morning.

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<v Speaker 1>Oh nice if anything pops up.

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<v Speaker 2>Yeah, so you don't have to rely on you know,

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<v Speaker 2>memory or sticky notes anymore.

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<v Speaker 1>Work smarter, not harder. Absolutely. Now. The book also mentions

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<v Speaker 1>Jenkins in run Deck. Yeah, are those are those similar

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<v Speaker 1>tools to ansible Tower.

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<v Speaker 2>They're all under this sort of automation umbrella, but each

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<v Speaker 2>one kind of has has its own, its own strengths.

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<v Speaker 2>So Jenkins, you're probably familiar with. It's popular for continuous

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<v Speaker 2>integration and delivery. So imagine this. Every time you update

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<v Speaker 2>your website, Jenkins automatically runs a bunch of security tests

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<v Speaker 2>so you're not accidentally introducing you know, vulnerabilities.

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<v Speaker 1>So it's like a security guard. It's constantly checking your work.

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<v Speaker 2>Yeah, keeping an eye on things.

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<v Speaker 1>Okay, what about rendeck then, so run Dick.

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<v Speaker 2>Is really good at orchestrating these complex workflows. So it's

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<v Speaker 2>kind of like a conductor leading an orchestra of ansable playbooks,

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<v Speaker 2>so you can manage multiple playbooks, chain them together, you know,

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<v Speaker 2>control that the whole flow of your automated processes. And

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<v Speaker 2>that's really helpful for larger organizations or those those intricate

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<v Speaker 2>security setups.

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<v Speaker 1>Right, so we've kind of laid out the basic tools here.

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<v Speaker 1>Now let's get into into some real world applications. Yeah,

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<v Speaker 1>the book highlights this example of building a secure WordPress

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<v Speaker 1>site right from scratch using antsable.

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<v Speaker 2>You know, building a website. If you're not careful, it

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<v Speaker 2>can be a security nightmare. Oh absolutely, But with antsable

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<v Speaker 2>you can basically automate that whole process. So everything from

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<v Speaker 2>setting up your web server, to configuring firewalls, to hardening

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<v Speaker 2>SSH access, even setting up encrypted backups to know the cloud.

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<v Speaker 1>Then the book even mentions automating those those pesky WordPress updates, which,

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<v Speaker 1>let's be honest, nobody likes doing those, but they're so.

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<v Speaker 2>Essential, absolutely crucial, and antsable can just take care of

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<v Speaker 2>that for you.

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<v Speaker 1>No more security headaches from those outdated plugins. Then. All right,

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<v Speaker 1>so we've talked about websites what other real world security

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<v Speaker 1>automation examples does the book dive into.

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<v Speaker 2>So one really fascinating area is log monitoring, log monitoring okay,

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<v Speaker 2>and automated defense.

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<v Speaker 1>Interesting.

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<v Speaker 2>So antsple can help you set up a system that

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<v Speaker 2>automatically collects logs from all your servers, analyzes them for

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<v Speaker 2>suspicious activity okay, and it can even take action to

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<v Speaker 2>block attacks in real time.

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<v Speaker 1>Wow, that sounds incredibly advanced. It is how does that

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<v Speaker 2>So the book does does a great job of breaking

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<v Speaker 2>this down. But let's say you're using the elastic.

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<v Speaker 1>Stack okay for your for your log analysis. So this

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<v Speaker 1>elastic search, log stash, Cabana and beats. Antsible can deploy

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<v Speaker 1>set up, and then imagine your logs detect an SSH

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<v Speaker 1>broot force attack. Antsible can actually trigger a serverless function

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<v Speaker 1>in AWS Lambda so automatically block that attacker's IP address.

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<v Speaker 2>So it's like it's like having a security guard who

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<v Speaker 2>not only sees the threat but also knows how to

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<v Speaker 2>shut the door before the intruder can even get in.

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<v Speaker 1>Exactly. It's proactive defense.

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<v Speaker 2>That's amazing. Yeah, what other kind of uh, defensive moves

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<v Speaker 2>can can Ansible handle.

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<v Speaker 1>Another great example is a web application security testing. So

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<v Speaker 1>you're probably familiar with os zaph, which is, you know,

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<v Speaker 1>a very powerful open source security scanner. So now imagine

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<v Speaker 1>integrating those ZAP scans into your automated build process. Okay,

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<v Speaker 1>so answell can make that completely seamless. You're constantly catching

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<v Speaker 1>vulnerabilities before they even reach production. That's a that's a

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<v Speaker 1>game changer for sure. I'm starting to see how how

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<v Speaker 1>versatile Ansable can be for for security.

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<v Speaker 2>Yeah, and we're just we're just scratching the surface here.

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<v Speaker 2>The book also covers advanced security hardening based on these

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<v Speaker 2>industry standard guidelines like c I DRESS benchmarks and STIGs.

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<v Speaker 1>Yeah, those are like the rule books for for security best.

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<v Speaker 2>Practices exactly, and Ansable make sure that you're you're following

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<v Speaker 2>them to a t.

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<v Speaker 1>So Ansle's like that that friend who's always on top

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<v Speaker 1>of their security game, always reminding you to update your

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<v Speaker 1>passwords and install the latest patches. But in this case, Ansible.

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<v Speaker 2>Actually does it for you exactly. It takes care of it.

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<v Speaker 1>Now, what about cloud environments like uh like AWS? Does

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<v Speaker 1>Ansible handle handle hardening in those as well?

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<v Speaker 2>Absolutely, it can automate that process as well. Okay, so

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<v Speaker 2>making sure your cloud infrastructure is just as secure as

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<v Speaker 2>as your on premise system, got it. And it can

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<v Speaker 2>even handle those those continuous security practices you know, like

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<v Speaker 2>automated vulnerability assessments and security patch audits.

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<v Speaker 1>Right, So it's it's really covering all the bases. Yeah,

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<v Speaker 1>now what about container security. Yeah, everybody's talking about doctor

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<v Speaker 1>and Kupernetes these days.

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<v Speaker 2>Absolutely, container security is crucial these days, and antsable is

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<v Speaker 2>ready for the challenge. The book really dives into this

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<v Speaker 2>whole area of automating vulnerability assessments for Docker containers using

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<v Speaker 1>So antible is making sure that no stowaways are sneaking

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<v Speaker 2>Exactly, catching those vulnerabilities early.

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<v Speaker 1>Right. So this all sounds incredibly hands off. Yeah, but

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<v Speaker 1>what happens when something does go wrong? How does ansable

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<v Speaker 2>That's where things get really interesting. Ancible can automate tasks

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<v Speaker 2>like collecting forensic artifacts and setting up those malware analysis

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<v Speaker 2>So it's like having a specialized team that not only

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<v Speaker 1>Impressive. But what about for those of us who want

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<v Speaker 1>to kind of take our our automation skills to the

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<v Speaker 1>next level. Can we actually create our own ansable modules

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<v Speaker 1>for specific security tasks?

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<v Speaker 2>You absolutely can. The book actually walks you through creating

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<v Speaker 2>a custom ansable module for security testing. And that's perfect

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<v Speaker 2>for those who who want to really tailor antsable to

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<v Speaker 2>and flexibility to their to their security automation toolkit.

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<v Speaker 1>So you're saying we can essentially build our own security

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<v Speaker 1>gadgets and tools with.

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<v Speaker 2>Answer in a way. Yeah, you can get really creative

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<v Speaker 1>I love it. Now before we all go full on

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<v Speaker 1>cue from James Bond. The book also mentions antsible vault, yes,

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<v Speaker 1>for managing you know, all those important secrets securely.

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<v Speaker 2>Absolutely, that's crucial, right because.

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<v Speaker 1>You don't want those sensitive credentials just line around it.

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<v Speaker 1>So it's like having a separate, locked vault for all

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<v Speaker 1>your most sensitive information exactly.

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<v Speaker 2>Ansable Vault make sure that your secrets are kept safe

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<v Speaker 2>and encrypted perfect.

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<v Speaker 1>And then there's also ansible Galaxy.

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<v Speaker 2>Ah yes, ansable Galaxy.

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<v Speaker 1>Which sounds like a treasure trove of pre built ansable

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<v Speaker 1>roles in modules.

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<v Speaker 2>It is. It is a game change, you said, Oh yeah,

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<v Speaker 2>it's a public repository where the antsible community creates and

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<v Speaker 2>shares roles and modules. So think of it like an

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<v Speaker 2>open source app store for security automation. You have access

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<v Speaker 2>to these pre built solutions for everything from hardening operating

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<v Speaker 1>So it's like having a team of security consultants at

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<v Speaker 2>That's the beauty of the open source community.

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<v Speaker 1>Now, the book also mentions a couple of open source

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<v Speaker 1>answable projects that that sound particularly useful. Yeah, can you

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<v Speaker 2>Yeah, there are some some fantastic projects out there, so

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<v Speaker 2>d bops for example. Okay, it's like it's like a

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<v Speaker 2>blueprint for building a secure Debian based data center. It's

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<v Speaker 2>this collection of antswable roles that covers everything from from

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<v Speaker 1>So you're basically getting a pre made security foundation for

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<v Speaker 2>Saves you a ton of time and effort.

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<v Speaker 1>That's that's incredible. And what was the other project?

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<v Speaker 2>The other project is is algo, and that one focuses on, uh,

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<v Speaker 2>setting up a personal ip SEC VPN in the cloud. Okay, interesting,

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<v Speaker 2>So if you're if you're concerned about privacy and security,

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<v Speaker 2>you know, while you're browsing the web, Algo can help

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<v Speaker 2>you create this, uh, this secure tunnel for your your

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<v Speaker 1>So it's like it's like having your own personal security

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<v Speaker 1>detail exactly for your online activity. I'm seeing a pattern here.

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<v Speaker 1>Ansable seems to be all about empowering you to take

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<v Speaker 1>control of your own security, whether it's for your servers,

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<v Speaker 2>You hit the nail on the head. Ansable gives you

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<v Speaker 2>those tools and the flexibility to really address a wide

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<v Speaker 2>range of security concerns, from those you know, large scale

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<v Speaker 2>enterprise deployments to individual privacy needs.

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<v Speaker 1>And the best part is you don't need to be

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<v Speaker 2>To use it, right rights uh anles Yamel syntax is

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<v Speaker 2>designed to be human readable, right, easy to understand. It's

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<v Speaker 2>about making security automation accessible to a wider audience, not

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<v Speaker 2>just those you know, system administrators or security specialists.

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<v Speaker 1>Speaking of system administrators, though, the book stresses the importance

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<v Speaker 2>Yes, absolutely, Why.

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<v Speaker 1>Why is that so crucial? I mean, if we're using

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<v Speaker 1>Well that's that's a scary thought. So it's like it's

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<v Speaker 1>like protecting the control room of your your security fortress exactly. Yeah.

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<v Speaker 1>What kind of uh, what kind of hardening measures does

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<v Speaker 1>the does the book recommend for the controller?

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<v Speaker 1>So basically, all the things that we've been talking about

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<v Speaker 2>Right, right, and the book even uh even provides a

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<v Speaker 1>Right, It's not to set it and forget it kind

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<v Speaker 2>Exactly. You need to regularly review and update, you know,

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<v Speaker 2>your security measures as new threats emerge, as vulnerabilities are discovered.

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<v Speaker 1>So you need to stay vigilant, stay proactive.

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<v Speaker 2>Right. Antsable is a it's a powerful tool, but it's

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<v Speaker 2>it's only as effective as the as a person using it.

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<v Speaker 2>You need to stay informed, you need to keep your

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<v Speaker 1>So it's like it's like having a self driving car.

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<v Speaker 1>but you can't replace human judgment and expertise absolutely.

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<v Speaker 2>And speaking of expertise, the book also touches upon Ansable's

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<v Speaker 1>Continuous security. That sounds that sounds like a very proactive approach.

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<v Speaker 2>So it's not just about you know, testing for vulnerabilities

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<v Speaker 1>So it's like having a security consultant embedded in your

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<v Speaker 1>development team exactly constantly reminding everyone about security best practices. Right.

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<v Speaker 2>So ansable cann act actually play a key role in

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<v Speaker 2>automating a lot of these continuous security tasks. For example,

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<v Speaker 1>It's like having a code reviewer who's specifically looking for

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<v Speaker 2>And you can also use ansable to automate security testing

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<v Speaker 2>So imagine, you know, automatically running security tests every time

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<v Speaker 1>So it's like having a security guard at the entrance

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<v Speaker 1>to your your code repository, checking every single commit for

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<v Speaker 1>potential threats. That's that's pretty cool. Yeah, but what about

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<v Speaker 1>vulnerabilities that are already already present in third party libraries

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<v Speaker 1>or dependencies. Can can ansable help with those as well?

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<v Speaker 2>It actually can. The book talks about using antsable with

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<v Speaker 2>tools like UH like o WASP dependency check to automatically

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<v Speaker 1>That's amazing. So antsible can also automate the process of

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<v Speaker 1>patching those vulnerabilities once they're they're identified, right.

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<v Speaker 2>Absolutely, you can think of it as having this this

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<v Speaker 2>automated security medic that can that can quickly UH triage

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<v Speaker 1>Interesting before they become serious infections. I'm really starting to

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<v Speaker 1>appreciate the uh, the depth and breadth of of Antsible's capabilities. Yeah,

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<v Speaker 1>in continuous security.

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<v Speaker 2>It's it's pretty impressive, and we're really just scratching the

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<v Speaker 2>surface here. There's a there's a whole world of continuous

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<v Speaker 1>Wow. So it's like it's like ansible provides a framework

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<v Speaker 1>almost for building a security conscious culture yea within your

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<v Speaker 2>That's that's a great way to put it. It's about

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<v Speaker 2>shifting from from a reactive security mindset to a proactive

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<v Speaker 1>It's definitely a security journey we should all, uh, we

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<v Speaker 1>should all be on. We've covered a lot of ground already,

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<v Speaker 1>from ansable basics to to real world security automation examples

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<v Speaker 1>an simble Galaxy securing the ansable controller continuous security. But

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<v Speaker 1>there's one more area that I'm I'm really excited to explore.

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<v Speaker 1>Docker security the world's going container crazy, and I'm I'm

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<v Speaker 1>eager to learn how how antsable can help us secure

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<v Speaker 2>You're right, Docker security is it's a hot topic these days.

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<v Speaker 2>It's only going to become more critical as as containers

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<v Speaker 1>Hold on, you're about to say, after the break, won't

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<v Speaker 2>Of course, Sorry about that, So let's.

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<v Speaker 2>Sounds good. You know, it's easy to get caught up

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<v Speaker 2>with Docker, but sometimes security can feel like an afterthought.

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<v Speaker 1>It's like building a super fast race car and forgetting

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<v Speaker 1>So it's like having a pit crew that's that's not

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<v Speaker 1>the car is safe to drive. Right of good analogy,

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<v Speaker 1>what kind of what kind of security checks can Ansable

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<v Speaker 2>Well, the book mentions using Antsable with tools like Docker

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<v Speaker 2>bench for Security, which is basically a script that checks

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<v Speaker 1>So it's like having a certified safety inspector examine our

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<v Speaker 2>All the regulations exactly, checking for those potential vulnerabilities.

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<v Speaker 1>What sort of things does does doctor Bitch for Security

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<v Speaker 1>So it's like checking for everything from from loose bolts

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<v Speaker 1>Can catch those those security issues early on before they

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<v Speaker 1>become a major problem. It's like having a continuous uh

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<v Speaker 1>lurking within the within the container images themselves. How can

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<v Speaker 1>It's like having an X ray machine that can scan

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<v Speaker 2>And ansable can actually integrate with uh with Claire okay

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<v Speaker 1>So it's like having a security checkpoint at the container

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<v Speaker 1>can can Ansible help with with patching those containers?

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<v Speaker 2>Absolutely? Ansable can even help you automate the process of

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<v Speaker 1>So it's like having a container repair shop. Yeah, that

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<v Speaker 1>can quickly fix any any security holes right before they

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<v Speaker 1>can be exploited. Are there are there any other tools

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<v Speaker 1>besides Claire that they can help with with this vulnerability scanning?

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<v Speaker 1>So we've got multiple tools to choose from, each with

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<v Speaker 1>our disposal. Right exactly, how does how does ansable help

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<v Speaker 1>us manage all of these different tools?

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<v Speaker 2>So antsable can it can orchestrate these tools and integrating

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<v Speaker 1>This is said, this is starting to sound very very sophisticated.

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<v Speaker 2>You absolutely can't. If you have you know, unique security

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<v Speaker 1>So it's like being able to build your own specialized

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<v Speaker 1>What kind of custom modules could you could you create?

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<v Speaker 1>So it's like having a security consultant review your your

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<v Speaker 2>That's a good way to think about it. What else

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<v Speaker 1>Like having a security enforcer patrolling your your container yard,

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<v Speaker 2>So those those custom modules give you that that power

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<v Speaker 1>We've covered so much ground in this deep dive, from

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<v Speaker 1>antsable basics to to real world security automation examples ansable

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<v Speaker 1>Galaxy Exploration, securing the Ansible Controller, Continuous security, and now

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<v Speaker 1>Docker security. Right, my head spinning with all this awesome information.

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<v Speaker 2>I know it's a lot to take in, but the

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<v Speaker 2>key takeaway here is that ansable is an incredibly powerful

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<v Speaker 2>and versatile tool for automating security tasks.

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<v Speaker 1>And the best part is it's it's constantly evolving. Absolutely,

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<v Speaker 1>new new features and modules are being added all.

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<v Speaker 2>The time, right and the antsable community is incredibly active.

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<v Speaker 2>You know, they're constantly creating and sharing new content and

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<v Speaker 2>best practices.

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<v Speaker 1>So it's like it's like joining is Security Automation Superhero

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<v Speaker 1>League exactly.

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<v Speaker 2>With ansable as your as your sidekick, you can you

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<v Speaker 2>can take on the toughest security challenges and emerge victorious.

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<v Speaker 1>I love a happy ending. Thanks for thanks for joining

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<v Speaker 1>us on this deep dive into into security automation with

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<v Speaker 1>with ansl.

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<v Speaker 2>It's been a pleasure.

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<v Speaker 1>We hope you've you've learned a ton and are and

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<v Speaker 1>are inspired to to explore the the endless possibilities of

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<v Speaker 1>antsable for securing your systems, your applications, and and your

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<v Speaker 1>peace of mind.

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<v Speaker 2>Absolutely, security automation is the future, and and ansable is

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<v Speaker 2>a great way to get started.

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<v Speaker 1>Couldn't agree more. Yeah, we'll see you all next time.

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<v Speaker 2>See you in Welcome back to our deep dive into

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<v Speaker 2>security automation with uh with antsable.

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<v Speaker 1>You know, last time we talked about ansable being like

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<v Speaker 1>a security Swiss army knife. Right. It can handle you know,

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<v Speaker 1>everything from basic hardening to setting up malware analysis environments.

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<v Speaker 2>It's a versatile tool, it is.

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<v Speaker 1>But the book also mentions this thing called antsible vault.

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<v Speaker 1>What's that all about?

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<v Speaker 2>Ansible vault. That's all about keeping your your secrets safe. Okay,

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<v Speaker 2>I think passwords, API keys, any any sensitive information you

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<v Speaker 2>wouldn't want just lying around in plain text in your playbooks, right.

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<v Speaker 1>Yeah, that'd be That'd be like leaving the combination to

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<v Speaker 1>your safe written on a sticky note.

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<v Speaker 2>Attached to the door exactly. So ansple vault lets you

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<v Speaker 2>encrypt these these sensitive variables. Okay, So they're protected even if,

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<v Speaker 2>even if someone gains unauthorized access to your playbooks.

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<v Speaker 1>So it's like having a separate, locked compartment within your

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<v Speaker 1>ansible toolkit, right for the for the really important stuff.

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<v Speaker 1>But how do you actually use ansle vault? It sounds

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<v Speaker 1>a bit uh complicated.

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<v Speaker 2>It's it's actually surprisingly straightforward. Ansible provides a command line

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<v Speaker 2>tool to to encrypt and decrypt variables. You can even

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<v Speaker 2>encrypt entire files or yammel blocks within your playbooks.

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<v Speaker 1>So when when ansable runs those playbooks, it automatically decrypts

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<v Speaker 1>the secrets exactly, so you can use them. Okay, that

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<v Speaker 1>takes care of keeping secrets safe. But what about finding

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<v Speaker 1>pre built ansable content. The book mentions ansible Galaxy.

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<v Speaker 2>Ah, yes, antsible Galaxy.

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<v Speaker 1>It sounds like a treasure trove of security automation goodness,

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<v Speaker 1>it really is.

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<v Speaker 2>It's a game changer. It's a public repository of ansable

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<v Speaker 2>roles and modules created and shared by the antsible community.

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<v Speaker 2>Think of it like an open source app store for

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<v Speaker 2>security automation.

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<v Speaker 1>So instead of reinventing the wheel every time you can,

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<v Speaker 1>you can browse galaxy and find roles for hardening specific

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<v Speaker 1>operating systems, or deploying security tools, or even setting up

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<v Speaker 1>entire security frameworks exactly.

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<v Speaker 2>And these roles are oft created by experts in their

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<v Speaker 2>respective fields, so you're getting really high quality, battle tested

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<v Speaker 2>ansable code.

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<v Speaker 1>That's incredible. It's like having a team of security consultants

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<v Speaker 1>on speed dial, but instead of charging exhorb at hourly rates,

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<v Speaker 1>they're giving away their their expertise for free.

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<v Speaker 2>That's the power of open source to.

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<v Speaker 1>Make things even easier. Does ANSEL have a way to

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<v Speaker 1>like easily use this stuff?

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<v Speaker 2>Oh yeah, ansble provides a command line tool to search,

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<v Speaker 2>download and it's all roles directly from Galaxy.

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<v Speaker 1>Okay, so this is starting to feel like we're assembling

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<v Speaker 1>an entire security automation arsenal here.

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<v Speaker 2>Yeah.

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<v Speaker 1>But the book also mentions a few open source ansable

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<v Speaker 1>projects that sound especially intriguing. Can you can you tell

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<v Speaker 1>us more about those?

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<v Speaker 2>Yeah, there are there are some fantastic projects out there,

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<v Speaker 2>each with a unique focus. D BOPS, for instance, it's

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<v Speaker 2>like a it's like.

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<v Speaker 1>A blueprint for building a secure Debian based data center.

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<v Speaker 1>It's a collection of ansable roles that covers everything from

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<v Speaker 1>basic system configuration to to setting up complex services like

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<v Speaker 1>email servers and databases. So it's like having a pre

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<v Speaker 1>made security foundation for your for your entire infrastructure. That's

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<v Speaker 1>got to save a ton of time and effort.

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<v Speaker 2>Oh absolutely. And then there's LGO, which focuses on setting

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<v Speaker 2>up a personal I p SEC VPN in the cloud.

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<v Speaker 1>Okay, interesting.

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<v Speaker 2>So if you're if you're concerned about privacy and security

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<v Speaker 2>while you're you know, browsing the web, algo can help

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<v Speaker 2>you create this secure tunnel for your for your internet traffic.

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<v Speaker 1>So algo is like having your own personal security detail

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<v Speaker 1>for your online activity. I'm starting to see a pattern here.

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<v Speaker 1>Looks that ansable is all about empowering you to take

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<v Speaker 1>control of your own security, whether it's for your servers,

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<v Speaker 1>your network, or or even your personal browsing habits.

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<v Speaker 2>Yeah, you're absolutely right. Ansible provides the tools and the

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<v Speaker 2>flexibility to address this this wide range of security concerns,

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<v Speaker 2>from from those large scale enterprise deployments to individual privacy needs.

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<v Speaker 1>And the best part is you don't need to be

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<v Speaker 1>a coding wizard to use it.

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<v Speaker 2>Yeah. Antsiple's YAML syntax is it's designed to be human readable,

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<v Speaker 2>easy to understand. It's about making security automation accessible to

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<v Speaker 2>a wider audience, not just you know, system administrators or security.

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<v Speaker 1>Specialists being a system administrators. Though, the book also talks

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<v Speaker 1>about securing the antsable controller itself.

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<v Speaker 2>Yes, very important.

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<v Speaker 1>Why why is that so important? If we're using antsable

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<v Speaker 1>to automate all these security tasks shouldn't it just be

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<v Speaker 1>secure by default?

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<v Speaker 2>You know, that's a great question, and it highlights a

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<v Speaker 2>crucial point. The answable controller. It's the brain of your

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<v Speaker 2>automation operations. It's the machine that stores your playbooks, manages

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<v Speaker 2>your inventory of systems, executes your commands. So if the

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<v Speaker 2>controller is compromised, attackers could potentially gain control over your

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<v Speaker 2>entire infrastructure.

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<v Speaker 1>That sounds like a recipe for disaster. So it's like

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<v Speaker 1>it's like protecting the control room of your security fortress.

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<v Speaker 2>Exactly what kind of hardening.

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<v Speaker 1>Measures does the book recommend for the controller.

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<v Speaker 2>Well, it emphasizes following those industry standard security practices we've

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<v Speaker 2>been talking about, so hardening the operating system, restricting access

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<v Speaker 2>to authorize you users, and using strong passwords or SSH

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<v Speaker 2>keys for authentication.

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<v Speaker 1>So basically, all the things that we've been talking about

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<v Speaker 1>applying to our servers and applications should also be applied

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<v Speaker 1>to the ansible controller itself. It's like practicing what you

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<v Speaker 1>preach when it comes to security.

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<v Speaker 2>Exactly, you got it. And the book actually provides a

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<v Speaker 2>sample ansable playbook for hardening the controller, which is a

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<v Speaker 2>great starting point.

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<v Speaker 1>Well that's very helpful, but is setting it up once enough.

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<v Speaker 2>Remember, security is a continuous process, not a one time event.

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<v Speaker 2>You need to regularly review and update your security measures

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<v Speaker 2>as as new threats emerge, as vulnerabilities are discovered.

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<v Speaker 1>Right, It's not enough to just set up antsable and

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<v Speaker 1>then forget about it. You've got to stay vigilant. You've

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<v Speaker 1>got to stay proactive to make sure that your your

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<v Speaker 1>security automation stays effective.

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<v Speaker 2>Ansable is a powerful tool, but it's only as effective

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<v Speaker 2>as the person using it. Right, you need to stay informed.

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<v Speaker 2>You need to keep your playbooks up to date and

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<v Speaker 2>be prepared to adapt to the ever changing security landscape.

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<v Speaker 1>That's a great point. It's like having a self driving car.

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<v Speaker 1>He can take you where you want to go, but

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<v Speaker 1>you still need to pay attention to the road and

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<v Speaker 1>be ready to take the wheel if necessary.

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<v Speaker 2>That's a great analogy.

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<v Speaker 1>Automation can augment your security efforts, but it can't replace

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<v Speaker 1>human judgment and expertise absolutely. And speaking of expertise, the

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<v Speaker 1>book also touches upon ansable's role in continuous security practices. Yes,

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<v Speaker 1>can you tell us a little bit more about that.

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<v Speaker 1>I'm particularly interested in how ansable can help with with

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<v Speaker 1>automating security throughout the development life cycle.

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<v Speaker 2>Sure, So continuous security is all about integrating security into

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<v Speaker 2>every stage of the software development life cycle. It's not

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<v Speaker 2>just about testing for vulnerabilities at the end. It's about

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<v Speaker 2>building security into the process from the very beginning.

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<v Speaker 1>So it's like having a security consultant embedded within your

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<v Speaker 1>development team exactly, constantly reminding everyone about security best practices

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<v Speaker 1>and ensuring that security is never an afterthought precisely.

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<v Speaker 2>An antsable can play a key role in automating many

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<v Speaker 2>of these continuous security tasks. For example, you can use

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<v Speaker 2>antsable to automatically run static code analysis tools to identify

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<v Speaker 2>potential vulnerabilities in your code base, So.

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<v Speaker 1>It's like having an automated code reviewer who's who's specifically

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<v Speaker 1>looking for for security flaws exactly.

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<v Speaker 2>And you can also use ensible to automate security testing

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<v Speaker 2>as part of your CICD pipeline.

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<v Speaker 1>Right your continuous integration continuous delivery pipeline exactly.

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<v Speaker 2>So imagine automatically running security tests every time you make

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<v Speaker 2>a change to your code, ensuring that you don't accidentally

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<v Speaker 2>introduce new vulnerabilities.

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<v Speaker 1>That's like having a security guard at the entrance to

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<v Speaker 1>your code repository, checking every single commit for potential threats.

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<v Speaker 1>But what about vulnerabilities are that are already present in

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<v Speaker 1>third party libraries or dependencies. Can can Ansible really help

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<v Speaker 1>with those?

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<v Speaker 2>Actually it can. The book mentions using Ansible with tools

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<v Speaker 2>like a WASP dependency check to automatically scan your applications

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<v Speaker 2>for known vulnerabilities in third party components.

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<v Speaker 1>Oh, that's like having a security detective who investigates the

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<v Speaker 1>backgrounds of everyone who's who's involved in your project, right

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<v Speaker 1>just to make sure they're not bringing any shady baggage

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<v Speaker 1>with them.

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<v Speaker 2>I like that Analogy and Ansible can even help you

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<v Speaker 2>automate the process of patching those vulnerabilities once they're identified.

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<v Speaker 1>So it's like having an automated security medic who can

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<v Speaker 1>quickly triage and treat any security wounds before they become

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<v Speaker 1>serious infections. I'm really starting to appreciate the depth and

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<v Speaker 1>breadth of Antsible's capabilities in the realm of continuous security.

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<v Speaker 2>It's pretty amazing what you can do with it.

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<v Speaker 1>It really is. Now we've covered so much ground in

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<v Speaker 1>this deep dive, from ansple basics to continuous security, even

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<v Speaker 1>a bit of ansible galaxy exploration. But there's one more

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<v Speaker 1>topic that I'm really excited to explore Docker security. The

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<v Speaker 1>world's going container crazy and I can't wait to see

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<v Speaker 1>how antsable can help us secure those those containerized environments.

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<v Speaker 2>You're right, doctor, Security is a hot topic. Yeah, and

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<v Speaker 2>it's only going to become more critical as as containers

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<v Speaker 2>become the de facto standard for deploying applications. Luckily, antsable

635
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<v Speaker 2>is well equipped to tackle the challenges of container security,

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<v Speaker 2>and we'll delve into those details right now.

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<v Speaker 1>All right, so we're diving into Docker security now. It's

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<v Speaker 1>it's easy to get caught up at all the excitement

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<v Speaker 1>of you know, deploying applications quickly with Docker.

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<v Speaker 2>Oh. Absolutely, speed and agility are definitely major advantages.

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<v Speaker 1>They are, but it's it's crucial to remember that security

642
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<v Speaker 1>can can sometimes be overlooked in that rush.

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<v Speaker 2>Yeah. It's like it's like focusing so much on building

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<v Speaker 2>a high speed race card that you forget to install

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<v Speaker 2>the seat belts.

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<v Speaker 1>Perfect analogy. Yeah, So how does how does antable help

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<v Speaker 1>us avoid that pitfall and bake security into our Docker workflows?

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<v Speaker 2>Ansible offers a number of ways to integrate security checks

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<v Speaker 2>seamlessly into your Docker processes. The book specifically talks about

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<v Speaker 2>using antsable with a tool called Docker bench for Security.

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<v Speaker 1>Okay, yeah, I remember that being messed.

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<v Speaker 2>It's essentially a script that checks your Docker environment against

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<v Speaker 2>a set of of security best practices established by the

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<v Speaker 2>Center for Internet Security or CIS.

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<v Speaker 1>Right, So it's like having a certified safety inspector meticulously

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<v Speaker 1>examine our our race car to ensure it meets all

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<v Speaker 1>the necessary.

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<v Speaker 2>Regulations exactly, a thorough checkup.

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<v Speaker 1>What specific areas does does doctor Bench for Security focus on.

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<v Speaker 2>It covers a wide spectrum. Really, we're talking host configuration,

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<v Speaker 2>Docker demon settings, the security of the container images themselves,

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<v Speaker 2>and even the runtime options. For example, it checks if

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<v Speaker 2>your doctor demon is running with the proper user permissions,

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<v Speaker 2>verifies if your your container images are signed from trusted

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<v Speaker 2>sources thankes, even flags whether you're uh you're running containers

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<v Speaker 2>with unnecessary privileges.

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<v Speaker 1>It's like a comprehensive checklist that covers uh every aspect

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<v Speaker 1>of container safety, from from loose bolts and faulty wiring

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<v Speaker 1>to to making sure the driver is wearing a helmet.

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<v Speaker 2>That's a that's a great way to put it, and

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<v Speaker 2>ansable can automate all of these checks, so you can

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<v Speaker 2>you can run them regularly as part of your you know,

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<v Speaker 2>your continuous integration and delivery pipeline.

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<v Speaker 1>So you can catch those those security issues early on

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<v Speaker 1>before they uh, before they snowball into into major problems.

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<v Speaker 1>It's like having a continuous uh safety inspection throughout the race,

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<v Speaker 1>not not just at the starting line. Now, what about

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<v Speaker 1>vulnerabilities that might be you know, lurking within the container

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<v Speaker 1>images themselves. How do we uh, how do we address those?

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<v Speaker 2>That's where tools like Claire come in.

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<v Speaker 1>Okay, yeah, Claire.

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<v Speaker 2>It's a it's a powerful open source project that analyzes

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<v Speaker 2>container images specifically for for known security vulnerabilities.

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<v Speaker 1>So so Claire's like an X ray machine for our

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<v Speaker 1>for our containers, allowing us to inside and identify any

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<v Speaker 1>any hidden dangers before before they cause trouble.

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<v Speaker 2>That's a great way to think about it. And ansable

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<v Speaker 2>integrates seamlessly with Claire, allowing you to automate the process

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<v Speaker 2>of scanning your container images for vulnerabilities before you even

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<v Speaker 2>deploy them.

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<v Speaker 1>So Ansible and Claire work together to create a security

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<v Speaker 1>checkpoint at the at the container port, ensuring that no

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<v Speaker 1>potentially harmful elements are allowed.

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<v Speaker 2>In exactly a robust layer of protection.

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<v Speaker 1>Now, if if Claire does find any vulnerabilities, can Ansable

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<v Speaker 1>help with patching those those containers?

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<v Speaker 2>Absolutely? Antsible can even automate that patching process, enabling you

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<v Speaker 2>to quickly and efficiently remediate those security risks.

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<v Speaker 1>So it's like having a dedicated container repair shop standing by,

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<v Speaker 1>ready to fix any security holes before they could be exploited.

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<v Speaker 1>Are there any any other tools besides claire can that

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<v Speaker 1>can help with this vulnerability scanning?

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<v Speaker 2>Claire is a great option, but it's not the only one.

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<v Speaker 2>The book also mentions anchor Engine and Trivia, both of

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<v Speaker 2>which offer similar vulnerability scanning capabilities for Docker containers.

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<v Speaker 1>Right, so we have we have multiple tools to choose from,

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<v Speaker 1>each with their own their own strengths and specialties. It's

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<v Speaker 1>it's like having a whole team of of container security

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<v Speaker 1>experts at are at our disposal. How does how does

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<v Speaker 1>ansible help us manage all of these uh these different tools?

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<v Speaker 2>Antsable acts as the orchestrator, integrating them seamlessly into your

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<v Speaker 2>your existing workflows. Think of it as a as a

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<v Speaker 2>central command center for your for your container security, overseeing

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<v Speaker 2>all the security operations for your for your dock rised application.

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<v Speaker 1>This is This all starting to sound very very sophisticated.

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<v Speaker 1>But what if? What if we want to take things

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<v Speaker 1>a step further. The book mentions writing your own answable modules.

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<v Speaker 1>Could you actually create custom modules for specific Docker security tasks?

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<v Speaker 2>You absolutely can if if you have unique security requirements

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<v Speaker 2>or or want to kind of extend Ansible's capable abilities

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<v Speaker 2>even further. You have the option to write your own

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<v Speaker 2>your own modules using Python.

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<v Speaker 1>So ansable gives us the power to build their own

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<v Speaker 1>specialized container.

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<v Speaker 2>Security tools exactly. You can tailor it to your specific needs.

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<v Speaker 1>That opens up a world of possibilities. What kind of

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<v Speaker 1>custom modules could could we create?

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<v Speaker 2>The potential is really vast, limited only by your imagination

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<v Speaker 2>and your specific needs. Imagine a module that automatically stands

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<v Speaker 2>your Docker files for security misconfigurations before you even before

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<v Speaker 2>you even build the images.

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<v Speaker 1>So it's like having a security consultant review your container

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<v Speaker 1>blueprints before you even start construction.

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<v Speaker 2>That's one way to think about it.

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<v Speaker 1>What else, what other kinds of things could you build?

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<v Speaker 2>You could create a module that automatically enforces security policies

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<v Speaker 2>on your running containers, making sure they adhere to your

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<v Speaker 2>organization's security standards, or imagine a module that integrates with

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<v Speaker 2>a threat intelligence feed to dynamically update your container firewall

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<v Speaker 2>rules in real time, protecting your your applications from the

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<v Speaker 2>latest emerging threats.

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<v Speaker 1>Wow. So those those custom modules really give us the

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<v Speaker 1>ultimate control over our Docker security, allowing us to tailor

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<v Speaker 1>ansable to to our exact requirement.

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<v Speaker 2>Yeah, it's a it's a powerful capability.

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<v Speaker 1>It really is. This has been such an eye opening

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<v Speaker 1>deep dive it has. We've gone from ansble basics to

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<v Speaker 1>real world security automation examples explored uh ansable galaxy, learned

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<v Speaker 1>how to secure the ansible controller itself, discussed continuous security,

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<v Speaker 1>and now we've even we've even delved into the complexities

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<v Speaker 1>of Docker security.

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<v Speaker 2>It's been quite a journey, it has.

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<v Speaker 1>And and you know, the key takeaway for me is

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<v Speaker 1>an ansable is is an incredibly powerful and versatile tool

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<v Speaker 1>that can be used to automate such a wide range

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<v Speaker 1>of security tasks, from the simplest to the most complex.

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<v Speaker 2>I completely agree. And the best part is it's constantly evolving.

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<v Speaker 2>You know, new features, new modules, new capabilities are being

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<v Speaker 2>added all the time, and.

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<v Speaker 1>The ansable community is so active and supportive. Oh, absolutely

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<v Speaker 1>constantly sharing new ideas and best practices and pre built solutions.

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<v Speaker 1>It's it's like having a global team of security superheroes

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<v Speaker 1>at your disposal.

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<v Speaker 2>That's a great way to put it. With ansable as

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<v Speaker 2>your trustee sidekick, you can confidently face those ever evolving

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<v Speaker 2>security threats knowing that you have the tools and support

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<v Speaker 2>you need to to stay ahead of the curve.

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<v Speaker 3>And on that note, I think it's time for us

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<v Speaker 3>to wrap up this deep dive into the world of

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<v Speaker 3>security automation with antsable. We hope you've learned a ton

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<v Speaker 3>and are feeling inspired to explore the endless possibilities of

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<v Speaker 3>antsable for securing your systems, your applications.

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<v Speaker 1>And ultimately you're the peace of mind.

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<v Speaker 3>Thanks for joining us on this incredible journey. Until next time,

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<v Speaker 3>stay secure.