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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
Crowdstrike
Safety Science
Incident Response
USB Security
Cientia Institute
Information Risk Insights Study (IRIS)

Brought to you by IT Audit Labs. Trusted cyber security experts and their guests discuss common security threats, threat actor techniques and other industry topics. IT Audit Labs provides organizations with the leverage of a network of partners and specialists suited for your needs.

We are experts at assessing security risk and compliance, while providing administrative and technical controls to... more

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What would you do if ransomware told you not only that your data was gone — but that it was encrypted with a quantum-safe algorithm and you have 72 hours to pay? That's not a hypothetical anymore. 

In this live news episode of The Audit, co-hosts Jo... more

Most organizations think they're protected. They're not. Microsoft Defender sounds solid on paper — but in the real world, it's letting phishing, malware, and business email compromise walk right through the door. In this episode of The Audit, the cr... more

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Your organization may have hundreds of AI agents running right now that your security team doesn't know exist. Every single one is an identity. Every identity is an attack surface. 

In this episode of The Audit, co-hosts Joshua Schmidt, Eric Brown, ... more

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What if the tools protecting your organization were the ones compromising it? In this episode of The Audit, co-hosts Joshua Schmidt, Eric Brown, and Nick Mellem — joined by IT Audit Labs team member Samuel Cala live in the St. Paul studio — unpack a ... more

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Recent Guests

Cameron Birkland
IT Audit Labs member
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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
Carter Jensen
Leader of curriculum and innovation at The Uncommon Business
The Uncommon Business
Episode: AI Architecture: Stop Button Pushing, Start Building
Justin Marciano
Expert in deepfake technology and cybersecurity implications
Validia
Episode: The Audit 2025: Deepfakes, Quantum & AI That Changed Everything

Hosts

Joshua Schmidt
Host and producer with IT Audit Labs; central figure in security discussions and enterprise risk governance
Nick Mellem
Co-host contributing practical perspectives on auditing and security practices
Eric
Co-host providing discussions on threat intelligence, risk management, and security controls

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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.
AI Architecture: Stop Button Pushing, Start Building
Q: What have you seen AI bring to the table with growing businesses like IT Audit Labs?
When implemented correctly, AI tools can double or triple productivity for teams, allowing them to focus on higher value tasks rather than low-value administrative work.

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The episode collection centers on practical cybersecurity concerns at the intersection of emerging tech and organizational risk. Topics frequently include AI-driven security challenges (AI identities, deepfakes, AI agents), threat intelligence, incident response, and governance, with real-world case studies ranging from medical device security to red teaming and supply-chain risks. Across episodes, the conversations blend technical risk concepts—identity management, MFA, sandboxing, and inventory—with human factors such as training, culture, and alignment between policy and practice. A standout aspect is the emphasis on actionable takeaways for security teams, governance-minded leadership, and community collaboration around security tools a... more

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