Autonomous IT

In this episode of the Heroes of IT podcast, Ashley interviews Jack Milburn, a senior IT engineer with a focus on cloud security. They discuss Jack's experience with Automox and how he uses it for patching and vulnerability scanning. They also talk about Automox University (AXU) and the value of online learning in bridging the skills gap in IT. Jack shares his journey of earning certificates and the different levels of complexity in AXU courses. They also touch on the importance of company culture in promoting continuous learning.

Join Automox CISO Jason Kikta, live at DEF CON 32, as he discusses the importance of continuing education in cybersecurity. He emphasizes that ongoing learning and exposure to diverse perspectives are essential for professional growth in the IT field. He highlights how events like DEF CON and Black Hat serve as invaluable opportunities for learning, networking, and sharing knowledge, and encourages listeners to support and actively participate in such educational events to foster growth and innovation in cybersecurity.

The Automox Security Team discusses August 2024’s Patch Tuesday, including a SmartScreen remote code execution vulnerability, a Windows kernel elevation of privilege vulnerability, and print spooler elevation vulnerabilities. They emphasize the importance of user education, keeping operating systems and software up to date, and implementing network segmentation. The conversation also touches on the need to modernize infrastructure and be aware of the services running within server stacks.

In this episode, Landon Miles interviews Jon Levenson, the manager of content and community at Automox, about the importance of creativity in IT and how to foster a creative environment. Jon shares his background as a former actor and how he fell into tech, as well as his experience in copywriting and podcast writing. They discuss the key elements of creating a creative environment, such as putting the work first and fostering collaboration. Jon also shares techniques for offering feedback and inspiring creativity, including the Liz Lerman Critical Response Structure. Jon and Landon discuss the importance of inviting coworkers to engage in creative work and the value of listening and creating a space for sharing ideas without fear of judgment.

Links:
- Liz Lerman Critical Response Process
- We Can Do Hard Things Podcast 

Join Automox's David van Heerden as he discusses the skill gap in IT and how it can be challenging to address. He highlights the broad and varied domains within IT and the difficulty of keeping up with new technology. David suggests that vendors can be an underrated resource for closing the skill gap, as they have specialized knowledge and are motivated to help their customers succeed. He encourages listeners to reach out to vendors for advice and support beyond their predefined courses and materials. David also shares a personal experience of learning SQL from a vendor and emphasizes the importance of leveraging vendor resources to level up skills.

Key Takeaways: 

• The skill gap in IT is a common challenge due to the broad and varied domains within the field.
• Vendors can be valuable resources for closing the skill gap, as they have specialized knowledge and are motivated to help their customers succeed.
• Reach out to vendors technical support for advice and support beyond their predefined courses and materials.
• Leverage vendor resources to level up skills and address skill gaps in specialized industries.

This week, Automox is bringing back some podcast episode favorites!  
In case you missed the first go, this podcast aired on April 11, 2024.  

In this episode, Jason Kikta and Rich Cassleberry discuss the challenges of IT security and how to make better risk decisions. They explore the difficulty of proving a negative in security and the lack of obvious metrics of success. They emphasize the importance of balancing risk and finding the right level of security for the organization. They also discuss the need for reputation management and building trust within the company. The conversation highlights the value of security tools that automatically take action and the need for ongoing evaluation and improvement in security practices. They conclude with advice for new security practitioners, encouraging them to find a path to yes and how to be a trusted partner within your organization.

This week, Automox is bringing back some podcast episode favorites! 
In case you missed the first go, this podcast aired on April 21, 2024. 

In this episode of Automox Insiders, Maddie Regis interviews Charles Coaxum, the Senior Vice President of Customer Experience at Automox. They discuss Charles' role in maximizing customer satisfaction and his passion for understanding and meeting the needs of others. Charles explains why he joined Automox and highlights the company's innovative approach to modernizing IT operations. They also explore the key to keeping customers happy, which involves genuine relationships built on trust, communication, and empathy. 

Dive into the world of IT tech with the Hands-On IT podcast, hosted by Landon Miles. Each episode uncovers the intricacies of IT technologies, real-life use cases, and practical guidance on their application. Tune in for your weekly dose of tech trends, user-friendly tutorials, and innovative solutions to transform your IT experience. This podcast is your road map to mastering the multifaceted nature of IT tech.

Welcome to Product Talk, your ultimate guide to the features and use cases of Automox, hosted by Steph Rizzuto. This podcast peels back the layers of Automox’s endpoint management software, discussing its various features, practical uses, and the transformative impact it has on businesses. Join Peter and Steph as they explore the nooks and crannies of the Automox product and help you leverage its full potential for your IT needs.

Welcome to the Heroes of IT podcast, hosted by Automox’s Ashley Smith. In this podcast, Ashley interviews IT heroes ready to share their insights, successes, challenges, and stories from the field. Join us as we talk endpoint management tips and tricks, how to overcome hurdles, and celebrate IT heroes’ contributions to modern technology.