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I share my experiences with DevSecOps, Linux systems, remote work culture, and the technical challenges of building secure, scalable products.

Meet Viktor

Hey! I'm a tech entrepreneur who loves diving deep into complex systems

From building YippieMove's email migration engine to scaling Screenly's digital signage platform, I've tackled fascinating technical challenges. Join me as I share insights from my journey through my blog and podcast.

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Latest Podcast Episodes

Season 2 • Episode 6 • with Johan Christenson

Europe's Battle for Tech Sovereignty: Why OpenStack Matters

In this timely conversation with Johan Christenson, founder of Cleura and board member of OpenInfra (overseeing Kata Containers and OpenStack), we dive into Europe's growing urgency around digital sovereignty and what it will actually take to build a competitive, homegrown cloud ecosystem. Johan, a long-time advocate for open source infrastructure, pulls back the curtain on why progress has been so slow and where things can shift.

Season 2 • Episode 5 • with Warren Houghton

Physical Pen Testing Secrets: Covert Building Infiltration Explained

Join host Viktor Petersson as he delves into the fascinating world of physical penetration testing with expert Warren Houghton. This eye-opening episode reveals the techniques and tools used by professional pen testers to bypass building security systems and gain unauthorized access to secure facilities. Warren shares his real-world experiences breaking into banks, arenas, and corporate buildings, explaining everything from badge cloning and lock picking to social engineering tactics that exploit human psychology. Learn about the vulnerabilities in common access control systems, why HID proximity cards should be avoided, and why security awareness among staff is the most critical defense against physical breaches. Whether you're responsible for facility security or simply curious about how physical pen testers operate, this episode offers rare insights into the covert methods used to test and improve physical security postures.

Season 2 • Episode 4 • with Marc Pous

Balena, IoT Security, and the Future of Connected Devices

Join host Viktor Petersson as he sits down with Marc Pous of Balena to explore the ever-evolving world of IoT, from remote management and fleet updates to security legislation and software bills of materials (SBOMs). Marc reveals how Balena pioneered container-based deployments on devices like Raspberry Pi, explains why over-the-air (OTA) updates are critical for any hardware project, and offers insights into upcoming regulations such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Discover why IoT is quickly becoming "just connected products," how businesses can adapt to this new era, and why it's time to rethink everything from SD cards to DevOps workflows. Whether you're an IoT veteran or curious about the future of connected tech, this episode offers a deep dive into managing devices at scale and keeping them secure.

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