In an ever-evolving world where progress accelerates exponentially, the pursuit of knowledge and an unwavering commitment to shaping a prosperous future have never been more vital.

Today, we have the distinct honor of hosting a true trailblazer in the field of academia and industry as Dr. Barton Miller, the esteemed Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, joins Derek to share his passion, talk about what he does in the industry, and discuss how we can create a better tomorrow. 

Since first setting foot on the grounds of the prestigious Wisconsin-Madison University in 1984, Bart has spent nearly four decades at the forefront of research and innovation. With his roots in Southern California and his current abode in Johnson, his passion continues to burn as bright as the Californian sun he grew up under! 

Join us for an enlightening journey as Bart embarks on a riveting conversation, unraveling his unwavering passion, pioneering contributions in the industry, and vision for a brighter future! 

Get ready to delve into a world of cutting-edge ideas and explore how we can shape a promising future holding boundless potential!

Show highlights: 

• Bart shares his origin story. 
• Why is it essential to get early exposure to control systems and focus on a specific area of interest?
• The value of resiliency and keeping systems up.
• What is plus-testing?
• Bart dives into how he uses terms like deep-fried security, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, when teaching.
• Examples of physical attacks on industrial systems. 
• How did Bart get started in computer science? 
• Bart explains fuzz-testing.
• The pros and cons of open source. 
• Bart gets into his Introduction to Software Security course. 
• Bart discusses something he has been looking at most recently- ransomware.

Links and resources:

(CS)²AI 

Derek Harp on LinkedIn

Dr. Barton Miller on LinkedIn

University of Wisconsin-Madison