Autonomous IT

Latest Episodes:

Autonomous IT, Live! The Math of Modern Attacks, E07 Apr 28, 2026

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In this episode of Autonomous IT, Live!, we break down the widening gap between exploitation speed and remediation reality. Disclosed vulnerabilities keep climbing, exploitation windows keep shrinking, and IT and security teams are expected to absorb more risk without more resources. The traditional playbook — manual patching, fragmented workflows, scheduled cycles — was built for a slower world that no longer exists.

What you'll learn:

Why threat actors consistently outpace defender response times
Where manual patching and fragmented processes break down, even for mature teams
How rising vulnerability volume and shrinking exploitation timelines are reshaping risk
Why working harder isn't the answer — and what actually needs to change

Who should listen: IT and security leaders responsible for vulnerability management, infrastructure teams running distributed or SaaS-heavy environments, and anyone focused on shrinking exposure windows and accelerating response.

The gap between attacker speed and defender capability isn't closing on its own. This conversation is about what it takes to close it.

This live show originally aired April 22, 2026.

Secure IT – Claude Mythos: AI Vulnerability Hype vs. Evidence, E23 Apr 23, 2026

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Claude Mythos dominated the AI security conversation for two weeks straight, from the Cloud Security Alliance's strategy briefing to sharp public skepticism to yesterday's Bloomberg report that unauthorized users on Discord have been accessing Mythos since its limited launch. Host Jason Kikta cuts through the noise to separate the contested vendor claims from the established trend.

In this episode:

Why the Mythos debate misses the point, and the independently verified AI security milestones that predate it (XBOW topping HackerOne, DARPA's AI Cyber Challenge, Google Big Sleep, Claude Opus 4.6's 500+ high-severity findings)
A careful look at the numbers behind Anthropic's system card, including the Firefox exploit rate dropping from 72.4% to 4.4% once pre-discovered bugs are removed
The CSA's top CISO recommendations that hold regardless of which Mythos claims you believe: patching, segmentation, egress filtering, MFA, defense in depth
Three concrete actions to take this week, including the governance conversation most security leaders are overdue to have with the business

Good security starts with good IT. The trend is stable. The claims are contested. Anchor your planning accordingly.

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Patch [FIX] Tuesday – April 2026 [Double Feature: SQL Another Day + XSS Never Dies], E30 Apr 14, 2026

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This month's Patch Tuesday drops a SQL Server elevation of privilege that hands attackers sysadmin access and an actively exploited SharePoint XSS flaw that requires no authentication.

SQL injection in the database engine. Cross-site scripting. In 2026...?

Ryan and Mat break down how these attacks work, what to watch for, and why these "classic" vulnerability classes refuse to stay dead.

Also covered: 80 Edge and Chromium fixes released this month, and a recurring reminder about Secure Boot certificates you can't afford to ignore this year.

Automox Insiders – The Magic of Automox: Emily Pace on Building Smarter IT Tools, E11 Apr 09, 2026

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In this episode of IT Insiders, Maddie Regis speaks with Emily Pace, a Senior Product Manager at Automox. Emily shares her career journey, her role in product management, and the collaborative environment at Automox that fosters innovation. They discuss current projects, the importance of customer feedback, and Emily's advice for IT professionals. The conversation concludes with a fun game about real and fake products, showcasing Emily's quick thinking and humor.

This episode originally aired November 19, 2024

Product Talk – From Click to Fix: Bringing Automox Actions to Zendesk, E25 Apr 02, 2026

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What if your IT team could troubleshoot and remediate endpoint issues without ever leaving their service desk? In this episode, Steph Rizzuto and Katherine Chipdey break down the new Automox + Zendesk integration.

They cover what it does, why it matters, and how it's designed to cut meantime to remediation for IT teams. The integration surfaces real-time endpoint data directly inside Zendesk tickets. It also gives admins one-click actions like device restarts, patch deployment, and policy execution. Beyond reactive fixes, it flags automation gaps so fewer tickets get created in the first place. Plus, hear how the Splashtop remote desktop integration ties it all together when hands-on troubleshooting is needed. Whether you're running a lean IT team or managing thousands of endpoints, this one's worth a listen.

Automox Insiders – Tidy Endpoints, Tidy Mind: Spring Cleaning with Adam Whitman, E17 Mar 31, 2026

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In this episode of Automox Insiders, host Maddie Regis chats with Adam Whitman, Manager of Solutions Engineering at Automox, about all things IT spring cleaning. From patch management and software audits to business continuity planning and endpoint hygiene, Adam shares practical, real-world tips for tidying up your tech stack and staying ahead of IT clutter.

Along the way, he reflects on his career journey from marketing to IT leadership and reveals some personal spring cleaning confessions. Tune in for expert advice and a fresh perspective to help you refresh your IT environment this season.

This podcast originally aired April 24, 2025

Behind the Ticket – What to Do When Both Tools Are Right, E01 Mar 18, 2026

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A routine support ticket reveals a deeper truth about patch management. Your patching tool says "done," but your vulnerability scanner disagrees – so who's right? In this episode, Automox SVP of Customer Experience Charles Coaxum walks through a real customer case. Dozens of machines showed as patched in the dashboard but were flagged as vulnerable by the scanner. The culprit wasn't a bug or misconfiguration. It was the often-overlooked gap between patch execution and patch completion. Learn why pending reboots create silent compliance gaps. Discover how to identify endpoints stuck in limbo. And see how automation turns hours of manual investigation into a minutes-long fix.

Patch [FIX] Tuesday – March 2026 [SMB Is Back and ASLR Gets Shuffled], E29 Mar 10, 2026

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March 2026's Patch Tuesday brings no active exploitations, but don't let that fool you. This month, Ryan Braunstein and Henry Smith break down why medium-severity vulnerabilities deserve your full attention.

First up: a Push Message Routing Service memory leak (CVE-2026-24282, CVSS 5.5) that lets attackers scrape session tokens and private keys from heap memory. Then, a pair of GDI bugs (CVE-2026-25181 and CVE-2026-25190) that chain together to defeat ASLR and deliver remote code execution with near-perfect reliability. Henry covers a Windows Accessibility Infrastructure flaw (CVE-2026-24291) hiding in a service most teams never think to harden, plus an SMB authentication bypass (CVE-2026-24294) that echoes EternalBlue and WannaCry.

What you'll learn:

- How attackers chain medium-severity bugs into full compromise paths

- Why the Push Message Routing Service is a target-rich environment for credential theft

- How a two-stage GDI exploit defeats ASLR with near-100% reliability

- Why accessibility services are blind spots on your hardening checklists

- What SMB's history with EternalBlue and WannaCry means for this month's auth bypass

Patch your systems. Audit your service accounts. Don't skip the mediums.

Automate IT – The Server Tango: Step In... and Now MySQL's Down, E14 Mar 03, 2026

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In this episode, Jeremy Maldonado shares his experiences and insights on server management, highlighting the importance of learning from mistakes, the power of automation, and finding balance between Linux and Windows environments. He discusses the challenges and rewards of managing servers, the pivotal role of Ansible in streamlining operations, and the confidence required to maintain a reliable infrastructure. Jeremy encourages listeners to view setbacks as opportunities for growth while reminding us to be kind to ourselves throughout our professional journeys.

This episode originally aired March 6, 2025

Automate IT – The Myth of the All-Knowing IT Pro, E22 Feb 26, 2026

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The all-knowing IT pro is a myth. In this episode, Automox Senior Solutions Consultant Jeremy Maldonado breaks down why curiosity and asking for help are the real foundations of a successful IT career. He shares how he went from feeling nervous about asking questions to becoming a trusted resource for IT teams across industries, including hospitals, local governments, and school districts.

Jeremy also pulls back the curtain on what he does day to day on the Automox Professional Services team: reviewing IT admins' environments, evaluating patching schedules, and working collaboratively to fine-tune configurations. Rather than coming in as the all-knowing expert, he explains why the best results come from treating every engagement as a shared experience, where both sides learn from each other.

Whether you're early in your IT career or a seasoned admin, this episode is a reminder that growth starts with a question.

Topics covered:

- Why the all-knowing IT pro doesn't exist

- How curiosity drives career growth in IT

- What an Automox environment review looks like

- Tailoring patching best practices to different industries

- Finding room for improvement even when things work