In the latest episode of the DevSecOops podcast, hosts Tom Walker and Scott Fletcher discussed three of the most talked about topics in enterprise IT including Kubernetes, the March 2025 Oracle Cloud security breach, and how AI is reshaping both productivity and cybersecurity.
Kubernetes – Necessary Evolution or Needless Complexity?
Tom did not hide his skepticism toward Kubernetes, the container orchestration tool that has become nearly synonymous with cloud native architecture. He questioned whether its complexity outweighs its benefits, referring to it as ‘the industry’s current solution looking for a problem.’
Scott saw the platform in a different perspective. Drawing from his past experiences, he saw how Kubernetes offers a practical response to problems that are becoming more common in the IT space. For companies dealing with hybrid infrastructure, it provides the kind of flexibility that traditional tools cannot match. It also allows teams to move workloads without being tied to one vendor. Even so, Scott acknowledged that the platform can be too complicated, especially for teams who are more familiar with traditional tools and setups.
Lessons from Oracle Cloud Breach
The conversation then shifted to the March 2025 Oracle Cloud breach, which exposed millions of customer records through its ‘Classic’ infrastructure. As one may recall, Oracle initially denied the incident before later confirming it. This delay created confusion and damaged trust among users.
While it is true that breaches are, unfortunately, part of an organisation’s operation, what matters is how the organisation responds. The pair agreed that Oracle’s hesitancy to acknowledge the incident only made things worse. They emphasised that Oracle’s action stood in sharp contrast to examples like Norsk Hydro, which handled their own crises by choosing to be upfront and transparent.
Even with newer and more secure platforms, the hosts urged organisations to not grow complacent. They emphasised that organisations should assume that every system is vulnerable because being prepared for a breach is just as important as trying to prevent one.
AI in IT
Finally, the hosts looked at AI and how it’s changing IT work in unexpected ways. Like a lot of folks, Tom and Scott were skeptical at first. They felt AI is like another overhyped trend that lacks substance. But that view shifted once they saw it in action. They saw how AI helped their colleague, with zero experience in iOS development, build a fully working wildlife tracking app.
These days, Scott sees AI as a way to help people get more done with less effort. Tom agreed, however he emphasised that while AI can be incredibly useful, the tool is not magic. One still needs to think and learn how to effectively use it.
Moving Forward
To close, Tom and Scott agreed that it’s okay, even smart, to have a bit of skepticism. With a new ‘must have’ tool or trend popping every week, who wouldn’t be? But still, being open to change is just as important.
