Autonomous IT

In this episode of Product Talk , host Peter Pflaster sits down with JoLynn Dixon, Senior Director of Product Management at Automox, to discuss the future of autonomous endpoint management (AEM) and how Automox is shaping the path forward. JoLynn shares her background in product leadership, the vision behind AEM, and why prioritizing customer feedback is central to Automox’s roadmap. You’ll also h...

In this episode of Automox Insiders , host Maddie Regis chats with IT Help Desk Technician Emilia Keeney about her path into IT, her experience joining Automox, and why automation is the unsung hero of IT. Emilia shares her journey through an accelerated IT program, what it’s like working on a small but mighty IT team, and why even the simplest support tickets can be rewarding. The episode wraps u...

In this episode of Executive IT , host Evan Kiely sits down with Alan Taylor, COO of Maxio , to explore how IT and security shape business reliability, compliance, and growth. Alan shares his perspective as a seasoned operator in private-equity backed SaaS companies, covering: Why IT and security are non-negotiable investments for scaling businesses How Maxio structures compliance around SOC 2, IS...

In this episode of Automox Insiders , host Maddie Regis sits down with Katie Bleichman, Director of CX Operations and Enablement at Automox. Katie shares her inspiring journey from two decades in elementary education to leading customer experience in the SaaS and cybersecurity world. Discover how skills from the classroom translate into IT, what it takes to adapt and grow in a new career path, and...

In this episode, Jason Kikta discusses the critical relationship between IT and security, emphasizing that great security begins with a solid IT foundation. He explores the importance of establishing a baseline for normalcy, the role of user safety in preventing security breaches, and the need to understand insider threats. Jason concludes with discussing the 'big three' of cybersecurity, which ar...

Stay ahead of September 2025 Patch Tuesday. Automox experts Ryan Braunstein, Henry Smith, and Seth Hoyt break down three high-impact items you need to act on now: Hyper-V privilege escalation, XAML/Phone Link elevation paths, and an NTFS remote code execution. You’ll get: Clear patch priorities and timing. Likely attack paths and real-world detection tips. Hardening moves: WDAC/AppLocker, least pr...

In the second half of this crossover between Hands On IT and Automate IT , hosts Landon Miles and Jeremy Maldonado shift from defining IT problems to actually building, testing, and refining solutions. They dig into choosing the right tools without getting lost in endless options, the value of learning from APIs and documentation, and why “don’t reinvent the wheel” is a mantra every IT pro should...

In this special crossover between Hands On IT and Automate IT , hosts Landon Miles and Jeremy Maldonado dive into the building blocks of IT solutions. They share practical ways to approach automation without the overwhelm—starting from defining real-world problems and breaking them into manageable steps. Along the way, they explore Linux as a problem-solving tool, home lab tinkering, Docker, Proxm...

It’s not just a show, it's a lifeline for how to unscary a seemingly daunting career journey – no matter where you're at in your IT or security hustle. From super-talented IT cartoonist and influencer marketing service agency co-owner, Forrest Brazeal, and gifted Automox VP of Customer Experience, Charles Coaxum, to the sagely verbose CISO and VP of Product at Automox, Jason Kikta, and Gong’s insp...

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, testi...

Join Automox CISO and SVP of Product Jason Kikta for a recap of Black Hat and DEF CON 2025. In this episode, Jason shares his take on the conversation around AI in cybersecurity shifting from hype to practical tools for defenders. Hear why integrating AI into your CI/CD pipeline, alert triage, and vulnerability management could be a game changer, plus thoughts on choosing the right security events...

Join Automox cybersecurity experts Ryan Braunstein and Mat Lee for August 2025’s Patch [FIX] Tuesday, covering a Hyper-V privilege escalation, an Azure Virtual Machines spoofing flaw, and four serious SQL Server vulnerabilities. Learn how attackers could chain virtualization and cloud exploits, why crafted VHDX files and spoofed certificates are dangerous, and the ongoing threat of SQL injection....

In this episode of Hands-On IT , host Landon Miles sits down with special guest Forrest Brazeal to explore the current state of IT careers and the evolving role of AI in the tech landscape. As a renowned cloud architect and co-founder of Freeman and Forrest, Forrest shares his insights on upskilling for today’s competitive job market, the real impact of AI on IT roles, and how professionals can le...

In this episode of Automox Insiders, Maddie Regis speaks with Ryan Jeziorski, a Solutions Engineer at Automox, about the importance of IT adaptability and resilience. Ryan shares his diverse career background, his current role at Automox, and insights on how organizations can maintain uninterrupted services while adapting to changes in technology. He emphasizes the significance of continuous learn...

Maddie Regis speaks with Tom Bowyer, Director of Security at Automox, about the intersection of IT and cybersecurity. Tom shares his career journey, the importance of collaboration between IT and security teams, and insights into SOC compliance reports. He emphasizes the need for transparency, experimentation, and proactive problem-solving in enhancing cybersecurity.  This episode originally aired...

In this episode of Hands-On IT , host Landon Miles is joined by Automox Security Engineer Henry Smith for a deep dive into prompt engineering and how it’s transforming the way IT and security teams work with AI. From crafting high-quality prompts to auditing and hardening code using large language models like Claude and ChatGPT, Landon and Henry share real-world insights, practical strategies, and...

Discover how Automox is transforming IT reporting. In this episode, Steph Rizzuto talks with product lead Emily Pace and engineer Ben Glass about new reporting features that give you real-time visibility, alerting, and automation. Learn how IT teams are cutting reporting time from 30 hours to 1, setting up custom alerts, and making smarter decisions—without logging into the console 24/7.

In this episode of Heroes of IT , Ashley sit down with Milton Webster to explore how his team transformed their IT operations using Automox. From reducing endpoint risk scores in record time to implementing automated Windows 11 upgrades with Worklets, Milton shares real-world wins and challenges from the frontlines of IT. Learn how a culture of proactive patching helped his organization boost secu...

In this special live episode of Autonomous IT, Live! we walk through a high-stakes incident response drill that mimics a disturbingly realistic threat scenario: an attacker gains access to your internal tools — not by breaking in, but by logging in. Here's the setup: a user unknowingly reuses compromised credentials with the company’s SSO provider. An attacker logs in, flies under the radar, and i...

In this episode of Automox's CISO IT Podcast , host Jason Kikta returns from Black Hat and DEF CON in Las Vegas to discuss one of the most talked-about IT events of the summer, and what it truly reveals about automation in IT. Contrary to popular fearmongering, Jason argues that the incident isn’t a cautionary tale against automation but a clear call for more thoughtful automation. Jason breaks do...

In this episode of Automox Insiders , host Maddie Regis sits down with Kat Breeggemann, Digital Customer Experience Manager at Automox, to explore her unique journey from journalism and communications into the world of customer success. Kat shares how a leap-of-faith internship opened the door to a career in CX, the pivotal moment she advocated for her own role, and why scaling digital experiences...

In this July 2025 Patch [FIX] Tuesday episode, Automox security experts Tom, Seth, and Cody unpack four high-impact threats — from Microsoft updates, to Linux vulns, and .zip exploit PoCs. Topics include a physical attack method bypassing BitLocker encryption (CVE-2025-48001), the looming expiration of secure boot certificates, a Linux privilege escalation flaw in chroot and sudo (CVE-2025-32463),...

In this episode of Executive IT, host Evan Kiely and guest JB Snodgrass discuss the intricacies of procurement processes, effective negotiation strategies, the importance of timing and communication, and common pitfalls to avoid when evaluating tools. JB shares insights from his extensive experience in procurement, emphasizing the need for thorough research, stakeholder engagement, and strategic n...

With a newborn at home and fueled by coffee (and Linux), Jeremy reflects on what it means to support both technology and people. In this episode, Jeremy tackles some of IT’s toughest challenges — maintaining balance, fostering gratitude, and safeguarding your mental health. Whether you’re rebooting servers at 2 am, automating backend workflows, or trying to catch your breath, this episode is for y...

Ashley sits down with Steve Engler from the Oklahoma Farm Bureau to explore his journey from taking apart his first computer to becoming a certified Automox expert and system admin. Stephen shares how he: Transitioned from the Air Force into IT Unlocked the full potential of Automox in a previously underused environment Built a hands-on lab to test Linux and Windows automation Earned all three Aut...