Autonomous IT

In this episode, Ashley interviews Bob Antos from Trine University. They discuss his extensive experience in IT, particularly within the education sector. Bob shares insights on the challenges and opportunities in endpoint management, the importance of security, and the role of automation in maturing IT environments. The conversation highlights the need for agility in IT operations and the balance between automation and human oversight.

In this episode of IT Insiders, Maddie Regis speaks with Ryan Braunstein and Mat Lee from Automox's security team about the evolution of automation in security operations. They discuss their career backgrounds, the day-to-day use of Automox for security tasks, and the innovative strategies they employ to enhance automation. The conversation also covers various tools used for advanced automation and concludes with a fun game related to video games and security.

In this episode of Heroes of IT, Landon Miles interviews Mike Burroughs, the Global Head of IT at Shockwave Medical. They discuss Mike's extensive background in IT and cybersecurity, his experiences with using Automox, and the importance of automation in improving efficiency and work-life balance for IT teams. Mike shares valuable insights on managing endpoints, the significance of curiosity in technology, and strategies for effective IT management.

“The recent global IT outage is an example of the need for more automation, not less.” In this episode, Jason Kikta discusses the importance of automation in IT and cybersecurity. Jason emphasizes that automation itself is not inherently dangerous, but rather the lack of proper testing and controls.  

He encourages listeners to automate tedious tasks to free up time for more valuable and rewarding work. The episode concludes with Jason expressing gratitude for the growing listenership and the impact of the podcast.

In this episode of Patch [FIX] Tuesday, Tom and Jason celebrate their 11th episode and reflect on the success of the Automox YouTube channel. They discuss a Windows Update RCE, YubiKey Security Advisories, and a Visio RCE. They emphasize the importance of patching the Windows Update vulnerability immediately due to its potential for exploitation. 

They also discuss the YubiKey vulnerability, noting that while it requires specialized equipment to exploit, it highlights the fundamental role of YubiKeys in security.

In this episode, Landon Miles discusses automation and common pitfalls to avoid. The four common pitfalls he identifies are: selecting the wrong tool, selecting the wrong problem, having bad mentalities, and not documenting anything. He shares anecdotes and insights to illustrate each pitfall and provides tips on how to avoid them.

In this episode of Automate IT, David van Heerden discusses automating tedious and frustrating tasks in IT. He introduces a workflow automation called Worklets on demand, which can be used with Automox's API and a ticketing system to automate endpoint user tasks. By triggering the repair steps on the endpoint automatically, the need for scheduling, remote desktop control, and manual troubleshooting is eliminated. This automation can be applied to various common troubleshooting tickets, making IT support more efficient.

This episode originally aired March 14, 2024. 

In this episode, Jason Kikta, the CISO at Automox, shares his background with the early days of Linux and highlights its importance in the computing industry. He discusses the history of Linux, its early challenges, and the advancements it has made over the years. Jason emphasizes the role of Linux in driving innovation and its impact on the software ecosystem. He encourages listeners to explore Linux and experience the possibilities it offers. Experimentation is a great teacher!

In this episode, Peter Pflaster interviews Amelia Vacante from the Automox customer education team. They discuss the philosophy behind Automox University and the importance of customer education.  

They highlight the simplicity and ease of use of Automox and how Automox University aims to provide concise and relevant content to help users quickly understand and get value from the product. They also mention the certification programs offered by Automox University and the value of certifications in the IT and security industry.

In this episode of IT Insiders, Maddie Regis interviews the team behind Automox University (AXU), including Katie Bleichman, Shereen Al-Jaff, and Amelia Vacante. AXU was developed to enhance the customer education and support experience by providing self-paced, digestible, and accessible content. The courses offered by AXU help customers learn how to access and make the most of Automox's endpoint management solution. To get started with AXU, check out  university.automox.com.