Autonomous IT

 What if the biggest time-saving wins don't come from major projects—but from eliminating the small, repetitive tasks eating up your week? In this episode, Automox Solutions Consultant Jeremy Maldonado shares his New Year's resolution: reduce burnout by automating the manual work that drains IT teams. From device enrollment and patching policies to tracking down failures without babysitting your m...

Happy New Year! For those of you on call or working through the holiday, we've got you covered. This 2.5-hour megacut compiles every Autonomous IT live show in 2025 – your companion for long shifts, quiet NOCs, and keeping one eye on the dashboard. Grab your coffee, and ring in the new year with conversations on patch management, endpoint security, automation strategies, and the real talk that onl...

Happy Holidays! In this Best Moments of 2025 episode, we revisit standout discussions, sharp takes, and memorable moments from the year – covering ransomware, vulnerability management, automation, zero trust, and the evolving role of the CISO. Whether you’re leading security strategy or working hands-on in IT, these highlights capture the ideas that shaped the year in cybersecurity.

This Christmas, strap in for three hours of vulnerabilities, patches, and the occasional existential crisis about holiday skeleton crews. This megacut compiles every 2025 episode of Patch [FIX] Tuesday , featuring Automox security engineers Ryan Braunstein, Henry Smith, Seth Hoyt, Mat Lee, and Tom Bowyer breaking down the year’s most critical security updates. What’s inside: All 12 Patch [FIX] Tue...

In this episode of Hands-On IT, Landon Miles explores the history of servers and enterprise IT infrastructure, from early mainframe computers to cloud computing, Linux servers, virtualization, containers, and AI-driven data centers. This episode connects decades of server evolution into a clear, accessible story, focusing on the people, technologies, and ideas that shaped modern computing. From IB...

This episode of Automate IT brings together the most meaningful conversations from 2025 – stories and insights that defined the year. From early career breakthroughs to lessons learned through repetition, these moments reveal the human side of IT work while delivering practical takeaways on automation, visibility, consistency, patching, and day-to-day problem solving. You’ll hear how IT leaders bu...

Attackers don’t take holidays off. In this December Patch Tuesday episode, the Automox security team breaks down three high-impact vulnerabilities landing at the end of 2025. Ryan, Mat, and Seth unpack the React2Shell RCE hitting React Server Components, an Azure Monitor Agent flaw that turns the syslog user into a stealthy foothold, and a Windows File Explorer bug where a single click may trigger...

Product Talk – Inside the Splashtop Partnership: Remote Control Gets a Boost (E22) In this episode, Peter and Steph break down one of the most anticipated updates coming to Automox in early 2026 — the new partnership with Splashtop. You’ll hear why Automox is moving from Automox Assist to an integrated Splashtop experience, what this means for remote control on macOS and Windows, and how existing...

CISO IT host Jason Kikta shares a heartfelt story from his time in the Marine Corps, highlighting the importance of teamwork and problem-solving in IT. He recounts a challenging situation involving bandwidth issues on the USS Iwo Jima, where he and his colleague Matthew Yates worked together to identify and resolve a significant communication problem. The story emphasizes gratitude for those who c...

In this episode of CISO IT , host Jason Kikta , CTO of Automox, brings you insights straight from the floor of Microsoft Ignite . After meeting with customers, partners, and countless IT pros, one message came through loud and clear: reliability and consolidation matter now more than ever. Jason breaks down why teams are exhausted by tool sprawl, frustrated by unreliable platforms, and ready to re...

In this episode of Hands-On IT, host Landon Miles breaks down what MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers are, why they exist, and how they’re transforming real-world IT automation. Before MCP, AI assistants struggled to interact with the tools, systems, and data IT teams rely on. With the rise of open-source MCP servers, models now have a standardized, permission-aware way to reach into infrastruct...

In this month’s Patch [FIX] Tuesday, Ryan Braunstein and Mat Lee dig into kernel flaws, WSL privilege escalation, and the growing risk of Agentic AI in developer environments. They explore how attackers are targeting AI extensions, why developer endpoints are prime targets, and what you can do to patch smarter and train your teams effectively. Stay ahead of new exploits and secure every system bef...

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 an...

In this reflective episode of Automate IT , Jeremy Maldonado shares how gratitude has shaped his 11-year journey in IT, from his early days in customer service to building technical expertise and community. He explores the importance of mentorship, asking for help, and showing appreciation in both work and home life. As the year winds down, Jeremy invites you to pause, reflect, and celebrate the p...

Dive into the creative world behind OTTOBOX: Patch or Perish , Automox’s first-ever video game. In this episode of Automox Insiders , host Maddie Regis chats with Senior Brand Manager Jonah Phillips about transforming patch management into an interactive gaming experience. From retro music production to villain design inspired by real IT challenges, discover how Automox blends creativity, technolo...

In this episode of the Autonomous IT , host Landon Miles dives deep into the world of vulnerabilities, exploits, and the psychology behind cyberattacks. From the story of Log4j and its massive global impact to the difference between hackers and attackers, this episode explores how and why breaches happen—and what can be done to stop them. Joining Landon is Jason Kikta , Chief Technology Officer an...

In this episode of the Hands-On IT podcast, Landon Miles interviews Anthony Maxwell, who is a software engineer at Automox. They discuss Anthony's journey from IT operations to software engineering, and his home lab setup. He discusses his favorite projects, the skills he's learned, and how he applies them in his professional life. Anthony also provides insights into using Automox for policy compl...

In this episode, host Jason Kikta talks with Dmitri Alperovitch – CrowdStrike co-founder and chairman of the Automox board – about how speed and precision define modern cyber defense. Alperovitch explores how the OODA loop (Observe–Orient–Decide–Act), a concept rooted in military strategy, can help IT and security teams detect, respond, and adapt to threats in real time. They discuss why cloud-nat...

In this episode of Product Talk , host Peter Pflaster sits down with Automox Staff Security Engineer Henry Smith to discuss what it really means to be secure by default . Together, they explore how Automox builds security into the foundation of its products, from engineering practices to company culture. You’ll learn how Automox’s “no security tax” philosophy gives every customer access to enterpr...

CFOs Ziad Fanous (Automox) and David Mehok (formerly CFO of Q2) join host Evan Kiely to break down how IT transformation drives real business value—not just cost savings. They share candid lessons from decades in finance leadership on: Aligning IT investments with company-wide goals Avoiding the pitfalls of tool consolidation and vendor lock-in Tracking hard vs. soft savings the right way Communic...

Happy Patch Tuesday! In this October episode, security specialists Ryan Braunstein and Mat Lee break down some of the month’s most critical vulnerabilities — and why this batch of CVEs might just be the spookiest yet. The duo dives deep into: A Unity Engine remote code execution flaw that impacts games, VR apps, and even training tools The Windows Hello bypass vulnerability that lets attackers inj...

Jeremy Maldonado breaks down cybersecurity fundamentals from a real-world IT operations perspective. From phishing and social engineering to patching best practices and zero trust, Jeremy shares practical insights to help you protect your organization — starting with your own behavior. He covers: Why the human factor is still your biggest vulnerability The basics of zero trust in everyday communic...

What is a CVE – and why does it matter to your patching process? Landon Miles breaks down CVEs, CVSS scores, and CNAs – covering how they work together, what to prioritize, and how to respond. Learn how to assess risk, spot active exploits, and streamline remediation with clear, actionable steps.

In this episode, Automox CISO Jason Kikta strips away the noise and focuses on the three core pillars of secure IT operations: asset inventory, patch management, and identity and access management (IAM). Jason shares firsthand stories from U.S. Cyber Command and explains why getting the basics right isn’t optional — it’s essential. Whether you’re building a modern security program or tightening ex...

In this episode of the Automox CISO IT Podcast , host Jason Kikta, CISO at Automox, explores how CISOs can advocate for automation maturity across IT and security teams. Jason breaks down why automation is critical for: Reducing human error and noise in detection Accelerating response speed during mass exploitation events Freeing up security teams to focus on high-value tasks Driving consistency a...