You can build an app in an afternoon now…
But do you know what it’s exposing?

In this episode of Arcane Link, Brad Bird of 128Bit Studios, a software developer and fractional CTO (chief technology officer), shares how building software has changed over the past decade and what people using AI to build apps often miss.

From vibe coding and AI-generated infrastructure to payment compliance and honest conversations with clients about cost, this conversation explores the gap between getting something live and understanding what you’ve actually put online.

Brad breaks down:

• Why AI tools can leave your database open to the internet without you noticing
• How he takes startups from first idea to MVP (minimum viable product), and when security should come in
• Why what you spend on security should match what’s actually at risk
• How he helped a payments startup achieve PCI DSS (the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) in around two months

Who it’s for: founders with app ideas, people building software with AI, developers, security professionals and anyone deciding when their product needs proper security.

It’s easy to assume that if it works, it’s ready…

But knowing what’s under the hood is what lets you defend it when it matters. 🔧

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This episode features Brad Bird, software developer and fractional CTO at 128Bit Studios.

💡 If you’ve built an app with AI and want to know whether it’s ready for real users, it’s worth speaking to the team at 128Bit Studios to sense-check it before you need to rely on it.