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Hello, Agent!: The podcast at the intersection of data & agents

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Real-time data is no longer a luxury; it’s the backbone of modern business. “Hello, Agent!” is the podcast where senior data leaders, architects, and practitioners share how they’re designing, building, and scaling the next generation of data infrastructure. This show features honest conversations with expert builders and operators at some of the world’s most data-driven organizations. Each episode dives into real-world success stories, cutting-edge architectures, and the strategic decisions behind today’s most demanding data applications — from cybersecurity and financial services to adtech and gaming. Tune in to learn how the leaders shaping the future of streaming data are solving mission-critical challenges, and how you can, too.

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  1. Designing secure architectures for agent-driven AI workflows with Nicolas Dupont at Cyborg

    MAR 4

    Designing secure architectures for agent-driven AI workflows with Nicolas Dupont at Cyborg

    Building reliable agents begins with a strong data foundation. As AI systems move from experiments to production, teams need clearer ways to connect data, models, and real-world decision-making. In this inaugural episode of “Hello, Agent!” we talk with Nicolas Dupont, Founder and CEO at Cyborg Inc., about how agents are changing the way teams think about automation, streaming data, and system design. Nicolas shares practical lessons from building Cyborg, what breaks when agents scale, and how engineers can design systems that stay flexible as complexity grows. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Introduction. 02:00 Nicolas’ focus on solving technical problems for the real world. 05:43 Programming in C builds a deep appreciation for low-level systems. 09:39 Securing proprietary data matters more than models in enterprise AI. 15:32 Vector data can expose sensitive information to attackers. 20:59 Auth systems are often weaker than expected, even for sensitive data. 25:03 Agentic AI removes the perimeter, making zero trust essential. 30:06 Poisoned data is hard to trace across agent systems. 35:07 Deleting keys makes sensitive data unreadable immediately. 40:48 Modern cryptography is no longer a bottleneck, making strong encryption practical. 45:06 Zero trust isn’t optional — the future of agentic AI depends on it. Resources Mentioned: Cyborg website Cyborg Blog: Vector Embeddings Are Not One-Way Hashes  Thanks for listening to “Hello Agent!: The podcast at the intersection of data & agents.” If you loved this episode, let us know with a 5-star review! Remember to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. To learn more about Redpanda, visit redpanda.com #RealTimeData #DataStreaming #Redpanda

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Real-time data is no longer a luxury; it’s the backbone of modern business. “Hello, Agent!” is the podcast where senior data leaders, architects, and practitioners share how they’re designing, building, and scaling the next generation of data infrastructure. This show features honest conversations with expert builders and operators at some of the world’s most data-driven organizations. Each episode dives into real-world success stories, cutting-edge architectures, and the strategic decisions behind today’s most demanding data applications — from cybersecurity and financial services to adtech and gaming. Tune in to learn how the leaders shaping the future of streaming data are solving mission-critical challenges, and how you can, too.

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