In this episode of Masters of Data, we tackle one of tech's buzziest debates: vibe coding versus production-ready software. We break down where AI-assisted "just make it work" coding genuinely shines (think POCs, prototypes, and getting stakeholder buy-in fast) and where it falls dangerously short when someone tries to ship it to ten thousand enterprise users. We also dig into David's agentic engineering workflow, security risks like malicious MCP servers and supply chain attacks, and why turning a vibe-coded prototype into real software still takes months, not days. Bottom line.

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Currys shares its ongoing implementation of zero trust network access (ZTNA) to embed true zero trust principles across the retailer’s application landscape. Full configuration will conclude next year, but the initial rollout for applications has already yielded positive results. Netskope provides deep insight into user behavior, identifying when users attempt to access unknown or unsanctioned applications.

Think the Nigerian Prince email scam is ancient history? Think again. Also known as the 419 scam, this classic con has evolved way beyond your inbox — showing up on social media, dating apps, and even phone calls. In this video, we break down exactly how the scam works: the emotional storytelling, the upfront fee trap, and why people — smart people — still fall for it. Spoiler: scammers are now using AI to make their messages more convincing than ever, without the telltale spelling mistakes you used to rely on.