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The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

IT Audit Labs

78 episodes

5 days ago

What if everything AI tells you about cybersecurity costs is completely wrong? The Audit crew unpacks a shocking data black hole that has infected every major AI model—plus field-tested tech that actually works. In this laid-back Field Notes episode, Joshua Schmidt, Eric Brown, and Nick Mellum return from Gartner's CIO Symposium with insights that'll make you question your AI outputs. From discovering that the "trillions in cybercrime" statistic is pure fiction (the real number is 16.6 billio...

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What if everything AI tells you about cybersecurity costs is completely wrong? The Audit crew unpacks a shocking data black hole that has infected every major AI model—plus field-tested tech that actually works. In this laid-back Field Notes episode, Joshua Schmidt, Eric Brown, and Nick Mellum return from Gartner's CIO Symposium with insights that'll make you question your AI outputs. From discovering that the "trillions in cybercrime" statistic is pure fiction (the real number is 16.6 billio...

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Episodes (20/78)

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

Field Notes: AI's $10 Trillion Lie + Coffee Roasting & Starlink Hacks

What if everything AI tells you about cybersecurity costs is completely wrong? The Audit crew unpacks a shocking data black hole that has infected every major AI model—plus field-tested tech that actually works. In this laid-back Field Notes episode, Joshua Schmidt, Eric Brown, and Nick Mellum return from Gartner's CIO Symposium with insights that'll make you question your AI outputs. From discovering that the "trillions in cybercrime" statistic is pure fiction (the real number is 16.6 billio...

2 weeks ago

26 minutes

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

Apple Vision Pro Meets AI: Why Your Company Needs Both

What happens when Apple Vision Pro meets enterprise AI? In this episode of The Audit, Alex Bratton—applied technologist and AI implementation expert—joins hosts Joshua Schmidt and Nick Mellem to reveal how spatial computing and artificial intelligence are colliding to reshape how we work. From conducting million-dollar sales meetings in virtual reality to building AI governance frameworks that actually work, Alex breaks down the cutting-edge tech that's moving faster than most organizations c...

1 month ago

37 minutes

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

Field Notes: Coffee, Gliders & Trademark Scams

Ever wonder what the hosts of The Audit talk about when the mics are rolling but the formal interview isn't happening? This Field Notes episode gives you exactly that—unfiltered conversations covering everything from coffee preferences and glider flying to trademark scams targeting cybersecurity professionals. Nick and Eric dive into Eric's latest aviation adventures (spoiler: gliders are apparently safer than planes with engines), share war stories about scam calls trying to exploit tr...

1 month ago

24 minutes

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

Cybersecurity News: Grok AI Hijacked for Malware, Wi-Fi Heart Rate Hacks, Starlink Competition

Cybercriminals are exploiting X's Grok AI to bypass ad protections and spread malware to millions—while researchers discover your home Wi-Fi can now monitor your heart rate. This week's news breakdown covers the attack vectors you need to know about. Join co-hosts Joshua Schmidt, Eric Brown, and Nick Mellem as they dive into the latest cybersecurity developments that could impact your organization tomorrow. From social media malvertising to biometric data harvesting through everyday dev...

1 month ago

14 minutes

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

Field Notes: Why Cyber Attacks Are Accelerating

The threat landscape is moving faster than ever—and traditional response playbooks aren't keeping up. In this live Field Notes episode, Eric Brown and Nick Mellum dive into the surge of recent cyberattacks hitting state governments, transit systems, and critical infrastructure across the U.S. From Nevada's complete state office shutdown to Maryland's Metro Transit paralysis, the hosts explore why organizations still "clam up" during breaches instead of sharing crucial threat intelligence. Dra...

2 months ago

26 minutes

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

Healthcare Ransomware: When Cyberattacks Turn Deadly

When ransomware hits a hospital, it's not just data that's at stake—patients are dying. Ed Gaudet, CEO of Censinet, reveals the shocking research proving what healthcare security professionals feared: cyberattacks on hospitals directly increase mortality rates and disrupt life-saving care. But Ed's biggest concern? The eerie quiet before what he believes could be the next wave of coordinated attacks across multiple critical infrastructures. Plus, why Microsoft's approach to AI integrati...

2 months ago

32 minutes

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

The Deepfake Hiring Crisis: AI Fraud in Job Interviews

What happens when your next hire isn't who they claim to be? In this eye-opening episode of The Audit, we dive deep into the alarming world of AI-powered hiring fraud with Justin Marciano and Paul Vann from Validia. From North Korean operatives using deepfakes to infiltrate Fortune 500 companies to proxy interviews becoming the new normal, this conversation exposes the security crisis hiding in plain sight. Key Topics Covered: North Korean operatives stealing US salaries to fund n...

2 months ago

41 minutes

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

How CTF Culture Gamifies Your Way to Unbreakable Security Teams

Can you spot the difference between real cybersecurity talent and someone using ChatGPT to fake their way through interviews? In this episode of The Audit, Thomas Rogers from Meta CTF reveals how Capture the Flag competitions are becoming the ultimate litmus test for authentic cyber skills—and why traditional hiring methods are failing in the AI era. Whether you're a CISO looking to revolutionize your hiring process, a security professional wanting to level up your skills, or just curio...

3 months ago

30 minutes

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

Cybersecurity News: Vikings Vishing Lost $240K, Scattered Spider & F1 Racing

Dallas Turner's $240,000 fraud loss isn't just celebrity news—it's a wake-up call for anyone with a bank account. When even NFL linebackers fall victim to social engineering, what does that mean for the rest of us? In this episode of The Audit, co-hosts Joshua Schmidt, Eric Brown, and Nick Mellem break down the sophisticated tactics behind this massive financial fraud and reveal why help desk vulnerabilities are becoming cybercriminals' favorite attack vector. From Scattered Spider's mu...

3 months ago

22 minutes

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

Grassroots Cybersecurity: Protecting Communities Through Education

What does it take to build real cybersecurity skills in underserved communities? In this episode of The Audit, Rasheed Alowonle shares his journey from Chicago to becoming a cybersecurity educator and community advocate. This isn't your typical career advice—it's about fortifying communities through practical security hygiene and hands-on learning. Co-hosts Joshua J Schmidt, Eric Brown, and Nick Mellum dive deep with Rasheed on his mission to teach cybersecurity fundamentals where they're nee...

4 months ago

33 minutes

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

Tabletop Exercises 2.0: How OpsBook Is Changing the Game

What happens when your carefully crafted incident response playbook becomes worthless? Cody Sullivan from OpsBook reveals the brutal truth about tabletop exercises: most organizations are practicing with medieval armor for a drone war. From 70-participant, 6-hour exercises spanning three continents to the harsh reality of insider threats, this conversation exposes the gaps that could leave your organization bleeding when the real attack comes. Key Topics Covered: Why "tribal knowl...

4 months ago

38 minutes

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

The Invisible Threats: OT Meets IT in Modern Manufacturing

Think you can manage industrial systems like your IT infrastructure? Think again. In this episode of The Audit, Dino Busalachi unpacks the high-stakes complexity of OT-IT convergence—and why your trusty IT playbook flatlines on the plant floor. Join the IT Audit Labs crew as we dive into the chaos of managing 10,000+ industrial assets across a sprawling landscape of vendors, protocols, and operational rules that laugh in the face of standardization. From Siemens to Rockwell to Honeywel...

5 months ago

39 minutes

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

Pwnagotchi: The AI Pet That Hunts Your Network Credentials

What happens when you cross a Tamagotchi with a Wi-Fi hacking tool? You get the Pwnagotchi—a pocket-sized device that "feeds" on Wi-Fi handshakes and learns from its environment. In this episode, Jayden Troffler and Cameron Birkland join the crew to demonstrate how this deceptively cute device can passively capture encrypted Wi-Fi credentials from any network in range, autonomously gather handshakes, share intelligence with other Pwnagotchis, and operate completely under the radar from confer...

5 months ago

35 minutes

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

Pi-hole: The Open Source DNS Firewall Revolutionizing Network Security

Your network is talking behind your back—but Pi-hole is listening. Join The Audit as Pi-hole co-founders Dan Schaefer and Adam Warner reveal how their open-source DNS sinkhole technology has become the secret weapon for over 200,000 privacy-conscious users worldwide. In this episode, we discuss: How Pi-hole evolved from a simple ad blocker to a critical network security tool Why DNS-level filtering stops threats before they reach any of your devices The performance benef...

6 months ago

39 minutes

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

Cybersecurity News: E-Z Pass Scam, Dead Internet Theory & $16.6B FBI Report

Join The Audit for a news-packed episode as cybersecurity expert Matt Starland recounts a chilling near-miss with an E-Z Pass phishing scam—received just minutes after renting a car in Florida. His close call highlights how scammers exploit timing and context to deceive even seasoned professionals. In this episode, we discuss: How a security pro nearly fell for a perfectly timed phishing text The FBI’s 2023 Internet Crime Report and its $16.6B warning Why nearly $5B in l...

6 months ago

42 minutes

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

Inside InfraGard: How FBI Partnerships Attack Risks to Critical Infrastructure

Join The Audit as we dive into the high-stakes intersection of critical infrastructure and cybersecurity with Tim Herman, President of InfraGard Minnesota. InfraGard is a unique public-private partnership with the FBI designed to protect the 85% of America's essential systems owned by the private sector. From power grids to transportation, the vulnerabilities are real—and increasingly complex. In this episode, we discuss: How joystick-operated tugboats on the Mississippi reveal hi...

7 months ago

33 minutes

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

The Future of Quantum: Majorana Particles, Encryption, AI, and Parallel Universes

Join The Audit as we explore the cutting-edge world of quantum computing with information security architect, Bill Harris. Quantum technology is advancing at breakneck speed, pushing the boundaries of computation, while Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) is making encrypted communications nearly unbreakable. As multiple sectors race to integrate quantum and AI, cybersecurity experts are racing to implement quantum-resistant encryption before traditional cryptographic methods become obsolete...

7 months ago

36 minutes

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

Eco-Security: The Intersection of Recycling and Technology

What Really Happens to Your Trash? Inside Modern Waste Management Is your trash really being recycled, or is it ending up in a landfill? In this episode of The Audit, we sit down with Trista Martinson, Executive Director at Ramsey Washington Recycling & Energy, to uncover the surprising technology and cybersecurity challenges behind modern waste management. Trista joins the IT Audit Labs team to reveal how AI, robotics, and environmental science are transforming recycling, while also shar...

8 months ago

22 minutes

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

SOC Audits Decoded: What Your Business Needs to Know Now!

Are SOC audits just another compliance requirement, or do they provide real security value? In this episode of The Audit, we sit down with Adam Russell from Shellman to debunk common misconceptions about SOC audits and explore why they’re more than just a checkbox exercise—especially for startups. Adam joins the IT Audit Labs team for a deep dive into the often-misunderstood world of attestations, sharing expert insights on how organizations can effectively prepare for a SOC audit and d...

8 months ago

35 minutes

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

Cybersecurity News: Elon's Audits, Finland’s Tabletop Security, & AI Threats

Think audits are just paperwork? Think again. They’re the frontline defense against security gaps, data breaches, and unchecked access. In this episode of The Audit, we break down how Elon Musk’s unexpected access to FEMA’s sensitive data underscores the critical role of audits in organizational security. We reveal how regular audits and third-party reviews expose vulnerabilities, enforce accountability, and strengthen cyber defenses before attackers can exploit them. Key Topics W...

8 months ago

39 minutes