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The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

IT Audit Labs
Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence
Phishing
Social Engineering
Tabletop Exercises
Email Security
Quantum Computing
Risk Management
Travel Safety
Data Analysis
Compliance
IT Audit Labs
Internet Of Things
Ransomware
Safety Science
Crowdstrike
USB Security
Incident Response
Cientia Institute
Information Risk Insights Study (IRIS)

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast from IT Audit Labs features trusted security experts, industry leaders, and practitioners who unpack the threats, tactics, and trends shaping today’s risk landscape.

With 90+ episodes and a top 10% global ranking on Listen Notes, The Audit goes beyond surface-level security talk. Each episode explores real-world threats, attacker techniques, compliance challenges... more

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Can a $35 padlock from a hardware store really keep anyone out? In this episode of The Audit, Joshua Schmidt, Eric Brown, and Nick Mellem sit down with Eric Osterberg of Grey Duck Locks for a live lock picking demo, a deep dive into how modern car ke... more

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What happens when a ransomware attack takes less effort than ordering takeout? In this live news episode of The Audit, Joshua Schmidt, Eric Brown, and Nick Mellem sit down with Tabitha Senty of IT Audit Labs to break down the headlines shaping cybers... more

What happens when a ransomware attack takes less effort than ordering takeout? In this live news episode of The Audit, Joshua Schmidt, Eric Brown, and Nick Mellem sit down with Tabitha Senty of IT Audit Labs to break down the headlines shaping cybers... more

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What if you didn't have to write a single line of code to automate your entire network — or manage AI agents the way you'd manage employees? In this episode of The Audit, Joshua Schmidt, Eric Brown, and Nick Mellem sit down with John Capobianco — Hea... more

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Recent Guests

John Capobianco
Head of AI in DevRel for Itential
Itential
Episode: Next-Level AI: VibeOps, Agentic Employees and Rouge Bots
Nick Mellum
IT Audit Labs member
IT Audit Labs
Episode: Cyber News: Iranian Hacker, Quantum Ransomware and Rogue AI
Cameron Birkland
IT Audit Labs member
IT Audit Labs
Episode: Inside Email Security: Phishing, Hackers, and Harmony Checkpoint
Madhav Nakar
Security researcher and content creator, Phantom Labs team at BeyondTrust; documentary project
BeyondTrust
Episode: Ghost in the Machine: AI Identities & the Spiritual Red Teaming
Samuel Cala
IT Audit Labs member
IT Audit Labs
Episode: Cyber News: Iran Attacks, Greyware, and Backdoor Code
Eric Brown
Managing Director
IT Audit Labs
Episode: Cyber News: Iran Attacks, Greyware, and Backdoor Code
Nick Mellem
Episode: Cyber News: Iran Attacks, Greyware, and Backdoor Code
James McDowell
Author, cyberpsychology researcher; researcher at the Research Institute and affiliated with American Military University
Research Institute / American Military University
Episode: Cognitive Surrender: How AI Weaponizes Human Psychology
Victor Barge
Global Delivery Director at IT Audit Labs
IT Audit Labs
Episode: Surviving a Cardiac Event: Biometric Data and the Risks Nobody Talks About

Host

Joshua Schmidt
Host of The Audit, co-host and producer

Chart Rankings

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#207
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#208
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Next-Level AI: VibeOps, Agentic Employees and Rouge Bots
Q: How should organizations think about AI agents as employees and how to structure their governance?
Organizations should treat AI agents as extensions of the workforce, establish clear reporting lines, implement policy-first frameworks, and build a layered hierarchy of agents with defined responsibilities and oversight; governance should focus on security, auditing, and alignment with business goals.
Inside Email Security: Phishing, Hackers, and Harmony Checkpoint
Q: Should we dive back into some of the functionality here, Cameron?
Yes, we should explore further the capabilities around business email compromise, how Harmony integrates with common tools, and how workflows can tailor phishing response practices.
Cyber News: Iran Attacks, Greyware, and Backdoor Code
Q: What should organizations do to protect against supply chain risks when integrating AI agents and open-source libraries?
Investigate and trust only known, reputable libraries; continuously monitor for compromises; rotate keys and credentials; and implement a process to quickly respond to disclosures or breaches across the software supply chain.
Cyber News: Iran Attacks, Greyware, and Backdoor Code
Q: Can you add some color to this? Sam, what have you seen come across to your desk? Have you seen an increase in ransomware phishing attempts or state-sponsored attacks?
Yes, emphasis on email-based social engineering is rising, with attackers using impersonation and tailored phishing to breach environments; organizations need stronger verification and multi-layer controls beyond MFA to mitigate these risks.
Cognitive Surrender: How AI Weaponizes Human Psychology
Q: How should organizations adapt education and governance to keep up with AI advances?
Embrace responsible AI use in policy and classrooms, teach critical thinking, and implement governance around shadow IT and vendor software to prevent future vulnerabilities while leveraging AI as a productive tool.

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A cybersecurity-focused show featuring trusted experts, practitioners, and industry leaders who unpack threats, attacker techniques, and risk management in real-world contexts. Episodes commonly center on threat intel, incident response, secure configurations, and practical defense strategies for organizations of all sizes, with frequent deep-dives into topics like AI security, phishing, supply chain risks, and hardware/medical-device security. Noteworthy traits include a hands-on, practitioner-centric approach, live demonstrations, and guest discussions that blend technical details with business implications, making it valuable for security professionals, IT leaders, and governance teams evaluating risk and defense postures.

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2. Nick Mellum
3. Cameron Birkland
4. Madhav Nakar
5. Samuel Cala
6. Eric Brown
7. Nick Mellem
8. James McDowell

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