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Landon Miles discusses how IT professionals can build resilience and adaptability in both their systems and personal lives in this inspiring episode of Hands-On IT. Focusing on the four key pillars of learning, creativity, documentation, and reflection, Landon breaks down practical strategies that empower IT professionals to tackle challenges, drive innovation, and grow professionally. 

Whether you're looking to create adaptable IT solutions, enhance your problem-solving skills, or kick-start habits that fuel long-term personal development, this episode offers actionable advice you can put into practice right away. 

In this episode of the Automate IT podcast, Jeremy Maldonado discusses the importance of resilience and adaptability in the IT field as we enter 2025. He emphasizes the need for personal and team resilience, effective communication, and the ability to learn from setbacks. The conversation covers practical steps for achieving IT resilience, including risk identification, researching services, testing, and having a disaster recovery plan. Jeremy concludes by encouraging listeners to embrace resilience for a successful year ahead.

Join us for a special bonus episode of Patch [FIX] Tuesday, an hour-long compilation of the vulnerabilities that help shaped the cybersecurity landscape in 2024. 

This episode recaps some the most critical and interesting exploits, from supply chain compromises to elevation of privilege threats targeting widely used platforms. Whether you're an IT administrator, security professional, or tech enthusiast, this episode provides valuable insights to stay ahead of evolving threats.

Here’s a list of vulnerabilities discussed in this episode, and be sure to tune into the Patch [FIX] Tuesday podcast on the second Tuesday of every month. 

1. Operation Triangulation (00:13)
2. CVE-2024-21401: Microsoft Entra Jira Single-Sign-On Plugin Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (5:00)
3. CVE-2024-21400: Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Confidential Container Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (11:00)
4. CVE-2024-3094: XZ/Liblzma Supply Chain Backdoor (17:08)
5. CVE-2024-4671: Google Chrome Use-After-Free Vulnerability (30:00)
6. CVE-2024-30078: Windows WiFi Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability(35:03)
7. CVE-2024-38053: Windows Layer Two Bridge Network RCE (47:14)
8. CVE-2024-38180: SmartScreen Prompt Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (53:12)
9. CVE-2024-43491: Microsoft Windows Update Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (1:00:00)
10. CVE-2024-43533: Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (1:04:24)
11. CVE-2024-5535: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (1:07:35)
12. CVE-2024-49093: Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (1:09:36)

This special compilation episode is packed with the most impactful moments and discussions of the year. Explore expert insights, standout strategies, and key takeaways from 2024's most engaging episodes, all in one place. Designed for IT professionals and cybersecurity leaders, this episode offers a valuable opportunity to revisit crucial topics, refine your approach, and stay informed on the trends and innovations shaping the future of IT operations.

In this special episode of the Hands-On IT podcast, we recap some of our top moments from the last year. Join host Landon Miles as he revisits insightful discussions on fostering creativity in IT, mastering communication between technical and non-technical teams, and leveraging automation to streamline workflows. From practical advice on building collaborative environments to exploring the deeper human side of IT, this episode is packed with highlights that showcase the intersection of technology and people. 

This year, we’ve interviewed extraordinary IT heroes behind the screens — who help to keep our world running. Whether they were battling cyber threats, optimizing networks, or ensuring seamless user experiences, these IT heroes have gone above and beyond. 

In this special episode, we’ve compiled some of our favorite interviews from 2024. 

Join Maddie Regis for a special "best of" episode of Automox Insiders. This December edition highlights memorable moments from previous episodes, showcasing insights and expertise shared by guests across various departments at Automox. Maddie reflects on the connections built through these conversations and shares her gratitude with listeners and contributors alike.

Jason Kikta discusses his experiences at Microsoft Ignite and AWS re:Invent, highlighting the chaotic scheduling of events and the significant attendance at re:Invent. He observes a growing seriousness among vendors regarding realistic AI use cases and shares insights on cybersecurity vulnerabilities, particularly the rise of zero-day exploits. Jason predicts that in 2025, organizations will need to enhance their patching and mitigation strategies, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between security and IT teams.

In this episode, the hosts discuss various cybersecurity vulnerabilities, particularly focusing on recent CVEs, including CVE-2024-49093, CVE-2024-49132, and CVE-2024-49138. They emphasize the importance of patching systems, especially during the holiday season when companies may be more vulnerable. The conversation highlights the need for awareness around phishing scams and other security threats that tend to increase during this time of year.

This episode originally aired May 5, 2024

In this episode of IT Insiders, Maddie Regis interviews Jeremy Maldonado, a Worklet Systems Engineer at Automox. They discuss the concept of Worklets, which allow IT administrators to run custom scripts on managed endpoints. Jeremy explains how Worklets enhance IT automation by providing customization, safety, and accessibility. The conversation also covers the practical aspects of creating and using Worklets, their applications in IT management, and concludes with a trivia game about automation. 

In other exciting news, Jeremy will be hosting the Automate IT podcast starting in January!