DEVCAST | Security as a mindset, learned the hard way

Check out the new episode with Iustin Achitenei, DevOps Engineer at Levi9 Romania.

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About the episode

Security is often misunderstood as a department – a checklist before release, or something that belongs only to DevOps. But in reality, security is not a destination, it’s a mindset. And in this episode, Iustin shares hard-earned 14 lessons from real-world production environments that prove exactly why.

 

From “fire-and-forget” infrastructure and misconfigured Web Application Firewalls, to over-permissive security groups, lost MFA access, risky AI usage, and social engineering traps: this conversation explores how small shortcuts can silently weaken entire systems.

 

This episode is for DevOps engineers, developers, architects, tech leads, and anyone building systems in the cloud who wants to rethink how security is approached in modern teams.

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Amanda Andriesanu

Delivery Director

Amanda Andriesanu brings over 20 years of experience in software service delivery across diverse industries, including telecom, banking, automotive, and education. With a proven track record of building strong client relationships and leading technology teams in complex business environments, Amanda excels at finding clarity in complexity. She strives to balance just the right amount of ambiguity with predictability, ensuring people and actions align with a meaningful purpose.

Anca Dana Gafiteanu

Delivery Centre Director

Anca Gafiteanu is the Delivery Centre Director at Levi9, overseeing operations in Romania.

With over 15 years of experience in IT and leadership, Anca specializes in managing large-scale delivery teams, driving operational excellence, and fostering collaborative cultures. Anca’s commitment to innovation and her passion for developing talent make her our invaluable leader at Levi9.