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Heavy Strategy

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Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Technology Strategy
Cloud Computing
Remote Work
AI Regulation
Automation
Business Strategy
Quantum Computing
Zero Trust
IT Management
Productivity
Technical Debt
IT Leadership
Service-Oriented Networking
IT Strategy
Cloud Services
Harmbench
Microsoft
Generative AI

From technology to workplace culture, from geopolitical trends to economics, Heavy Strategy debates pivotal questions in enterprise IT. Hosts Johna Till Johnson & John Burke bring their technical expertise, analytical acumen, and contrasting viewpoints to discuss complex topics of interest to IT leaders. Frequently irreverent and always thought-provoking, these are the conversations you wish you c... more

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VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) and Desktop as a Service (DaaS) have been arriving “real soon now” for the past couple of decades. Will the advent of vendors’ AI spyware (as Google is introducing through Chrome) be the accelerant that finally ma... more

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By now most organizations have AI strategies (among their other tech strategies). But how do you know when it’s time to make a midcourse correction? Better still: How can you predict when, and what kind of corrections you might need? John and Johna d... more

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Most enterprises have some kind of zero trust strategy, but a lot of them could be better described as good intentions rather than active programs being implemented. Making good on a zero trust strategy and achieving an actual zero trust architecture... more

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How can enterprise IT folks prepare for the age of Mythos? Anthropic says its Claude Mythos model is so much better at finding software vulnerabilities that it has delayed public release. Instead Anthropic launched Project Glasswing to give IT infras... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Allen
Chief Product Officer
ThreatLocker
Episode: HS133: Approaching Zero…Trust (Sponsored)
John Miranda
Faculty member at Cal Poly Business School and former Intel strategist
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo; Intel
Episode: HS129: Achieving Operational Excellence
Mav Turner
Chief Product Officer
Kentik
Episode: HS127: You’re Not Thinking About Your Network the Way You Should (Sponsored)
Uzair Gadit
Co-founder and CEO at secure.com
secure.com
Episode: HS121: Digital Security Teammates: From Fantasy to Operational Reality (Sponsored)
Anand Oswal
Executive Vice President of Network Security at Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks
Episode: HS119: Securing 2026: How AI, Quantum, and the AI-Powered Browser are Driving Enterprise Defense (Sponsored)
Jonathan Ciccio
Continuous Improvement Manager for Siemon
Siemon
Episode: HS117: Environmental, Social and Governance Initiatives: What That Means for Your Organization (Sponsored)
Sandy Miller
CIO at a major global company
Episode: HS113: Bad Tech Romance: Five Signs You’re In an Abusive IT Relationship
Pascal Menezes
CTO at Emplify, focused on standardizing NaaS services and APIs
Emplify
Episode: HS112: Standardizing NaaS Service Definitions
Steven Gaffney
CEO of the Steven Gaffney Company and author of 'Just Tell the Truth'
Steven Gaffney Company
Episode: HS100: Lead Without Lying: The (Radical) Strategy of Honesty

Hosts

Johna Till Johnson
Host of Heavy Strategy; CEO of Numerdes/Numertis (multiple affiliations across episodes) with emphasis on enterprise IT strategy and security governance.
John Burke
Co-host of Heavy Strategy; CTO of Numerdes/Numertis with deep enterprise IT and security leadership experience.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • Excellent pairing to listen to

    Both hosts are incredibly intelligent and do a fantastic job debating, or sometimes agreeing, to topics that rarely get discussed openly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Highwizardsully
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast, thank you!

    I love the friendly banter and information that allows me to come to my own decision based upon my needs!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    linux 66
    United States3 years ago
  • Greg can do no wrong

    I am so stoked for this podcast. I have been hoping that Greg would take a more analyst style role and pontificate from time to time on industry topics because I trust his years of experience in industry and his thoughtful takes on things. This podcast was an insta-subscribe for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gigatexal
    United States6 years ago

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Smart, grounded discussions that balance theory with practical steps for enterprise IT.
Hosts bring clear domain expertise and a candid, no-nonsense tone that helps technical topics land.
Guests and sponsors are used thoughtfully to illustrate real-world vendor dynamics and implementation considerations.

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HS133: Approaching Zero…Trust (Sponsored)
Q: How do you handle updates and ensure policies stay current?
ThreatLocker uses built-in applications managed by a large team to automatically catalog and update critical software updates across Chrome, Acrobat, Windows, etc., so customers don't have to maintain every definition themselves; cadence checks can be hourly or more frequent for critical apps.
HS133: Approaching Zero…Trust (Sponsored)
Q: Why expand from an endpoint focus to network and cloud access?
Because modern threats exploit network connections and cloud resources; by denying by default at the network and cloud layers and brokering trusted connections, ThreatLocker drastically reduces attack surfaces and defeats remote access tools used by attackers.
HS133: Approaching Zero…Trust (Sponsored)
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about ThreatLocker and what you do?
ThreatLocker uses a deny-by-default model to block everything unless explicitly allowed, applying multiple layers of protection including endpoint control, EDR, MDR, and now network and cloud access controls, along with ring fencing and built-in applications to maintain security without sacrificing usability.
HS121: Digital Security Teammates: From Fantasy to Operational Reality (Sponsored)
Q: What about the whole security of the teammate, i.e. the guardrails that are in place around AI?
The biggest guardrail is the human in the loop; the teammate does not operate autonomously unless workflows are automated.
HS121: Digital Security Teammates: From Fantasy to Operational Reality (Sponsored)
Q: How effective has the digital teammate been in your context?
Alert coverage has improved from 55% to almost 98%, drastically reducing detection and response times.

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What is Heavy Strategy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two experienced IT leaders host thoughtful, data-driven discussions on enterprise technology, security strategy, and technology-driven organizational change. Episodes routinely explore AI impacts on software development, security postures, cloud and network strategy, and governance, often balancing pragmatic risk with ambitious technology adoption. The format blends rigorous analysis with practical playbooks, vendor dynamics, and real-world case studies, making it especially useful for IT executives, security leaders, and engineers shaping strategy, operations, and governance in large organizations. A notable strength is the hosts' willingness to challenge assumptions while grounding conversations in enterprise realities, vendor ecosystems,... more

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