In this episode of Patch Me If You Can™, Arek Dreyer sits down with Patrick Wardle, a leading figure in macOS security.

Patrick, who founded the Objective-See Foundation and the Objective by the Sea security conference, brings years of frontline experience from organizations like NASA and the NSA. He’s also the author of the Art of Mac Malware book series and has created several widely used open-source macOS security tools, giving him a unique perspective on both defending and attacking modern Mac systems.

In this episode of Patch Me If You Can™, Arek Dreyer welcomes Emanuele Sparvoli, the Director of IT at Intercom, to discuss key challenges and solutions facing modern IT teams.

At Intercom, Emanuele has driven a cultural and technical shift to treat IT not simply as a support function, but as a strategic driver, focusing on designing systems that are secure, automated, intuitive, and built around the needs of users.

In this episode, Emanuele discusses the complexities of securing non-human service accounts—like bots and automated systems—the shortcomings of industry-standard security approaches, and how Intercom addressed these pain points.

Emanuele dives into how automation and AI are freeing IT professionals to spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time improving systems and processes. As a result, his team boosts efficiency, reduces toil for both IT and users, and helps the company scale securely. Tune in for insights on how to do the same in your organization.

In this episode of Patch Me If You Can™, Arek Dreyer chats with Kane Narraway, Head of Enterprise Security at Canva, about the toughest challenges in modern security.

From Zero Trust for non-human identities to secure AI adoption, Kane draws on his experience at places such as Shopify, Atlassian, and the UK government to share actionable strategies and career insights.

In this episode of Patch Me If You Can™, Arek Dreyer sits down with Eric Pittman, the Vice President of Cybersecurity at Teradata, to discuss the evolving world of cybersecurity and vulnerability management.

Eric brings a wealth of experience from years on the cybersecurity frontlines, including leading teams through critical incidents like major ransomware attacks and collaborating with agencies such as the FBI.

Throughout this episode, Eric emphasizes the importance of a holistic, people-first approach to security, built on the pillars of people, process, technology, and business value. He highlights strategies such as conducting awareness campaigns, tailoring patching processes to different user groups, and automating routine tasks to reduce human error and accelerate response times, all while sharing practical lessons learned.

In this episode of Patch Me If You Can™, Arek Dreyer welcomes Aaron Morin, currently the GM of Platform at Kandji and formerly the lead mobility engineer at Nike.

Aaron’s diverse experience—both in hands-on IT engineering at a global corporation and at the strategic leadership table—sets the stage for a candid discussion about modern IT challenges and opportunities. His background gives him a unique perspective on how technical teams collaborate, adapt, and innovate in organizations where the complexity of systems can be overwhelming.

This episode dives into IT leadership, BYOD challenges, cross-functional teamwork, and how smart communication and data use drive modern IT success.

In this episode of Patch Me If You Can™, Arek Dreyer welcomes Richard Hiralal, Systems Engineer at Grammarly, for a revealing conversation about the realities of maintaining secure systems without sacrificing user experience. Richard not only understands the technical demands of endpoint security but also has a keen sense for how organizational friction arises between users, IT, and security teams. Richard’s background in keeping critical systems protected while ensuring productivity sets the stage for an exploration of what it takes to design and uphold modern, user-friendly security practices.