Before The Commit

Before The Commit

🧠 Before The Commit: What happens before code is written matters more than ever. We explore AI-powered dev, shifting threat surfaces, and real-world workflows. Hosted live by Danny Gershman & Dustin Hilgaertner. Secure or Sus? Let’s find out.

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📘 Before The Commit: Securing AI in the Age of Autonomous Code: A Practical Guide to ModSecOps

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Recent Episodes

Episode 25: AI Ethics, Government Contracts, and the Future of the Web
March 3, 2026

Episode 25: AI Ethics, Government Contracts, and the Future of the Web

This episode delves into the complex intersection of artificial intelligence, government policy, and technological advancement. The discussion kicks off with the controversy surrounding Anthropic's refusal to remove guardrail...

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Episode 24: Codex
Feb. 17, 2026

Episode 24: Codex

This video discusses OpenAI's Codex, a GPT model for coding, and its implications for cybersecurity and software development. The speakers, Sam and Dustin, explore various aspects of Codex, comparing it to other AI coding too...

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Episode 23: OpenClaw
Feb. 10, 2026

Episode 23: OpenClaw

Welcome everybody to Before the Commit episode 23. With me as usual, I have my friend Dustin Hillgartner. This week, we're talking about Open Claw, all things Open Claw. There's really not much more to say other than we hope ...

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Before The Commit; Ep22
Jan. 27, 2026

Before The Commit; Ep22

In episode 22 of "Before the Commit," hosts Dustin and Sam dive into a range of AI and tech topics. They start by discussing the evolving landscape of AI, including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's "ominous warning" about AI test...

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Episode 21: OpenCode and Claude Cowork
Jan. 20, 2026

Episode 21: OpenCode and Claude Cowork

The podcast episode "Before the Commit" episode 21 covers several key topics. The hosts discuss OpenAI's decision to test ads within ChatGPT, which raises concerns about privacy and the potential for a "slippery slope" in how...

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Episode 20: Claude Code SDK
Jan. 13, 2026

Episode 20: Claude Code SDK

This episode of "Before the Commit" dives into several significant developments in the AI and tech landscape. The hosts discuss the controversy surrounding Anthropic's Claude Code, specifically how third-party developers were...

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