Autonomous IT, Live! The Math of Modern Attacks, E07
Download MP3In this episode of Autonomous IT, Live!, we break down the widening gap between exploitation speed and remediation reality. Disclosed vulnerabilities keep climbing, exploitation windows keep shrinking, and IT and security teams are expected to absorb more risk without more resources. The traditional playbook — manual patching, fragmented workflows, scheduled cycles — was built for a slower world that no longer exists.
What you'll learn:
- Why threat actors consistently outpace defender response times
- Where manual patching and fragmented processes break down, even for mature teams
- How rising vulnerability volume and shrinking exploitation timelines are reshaping risk
- Why working harder isn't the answer — and what actually needs to change
Who should listen: IT and security leaders responsible for vulnerability management, infrastructure teams running distributed or SaaS-heavy environments, and anyone focused on shrinking exposure windows and accelerating response.
The gap between attacker speed and defender capability isn't closing on its own. This conversation is about what it takes to close it.
This live show originally aired April 22, 2026.
This live show originally aired April 22, 2026.
Creators and Guests
Host
Jason Kikta
Jason Kikta is the Chief Technology Officer at Automox, where he leads the Product, Engineering, and IT/Security organizations. He has over 30 years of experience in IT, beginning with independent consulting and spanning more than two decades of military service, building and operating communications networks across the globe. During seven years at US Cyber Command’s Cyber National Mission Force, he focused on countering state actors and ransomware threats to critical infrastructure. Jason is an adjunct lecturer for the Alperovitch Institute at Johns Hopkins SAIS and an adjunct senior technical advisor to the Institute for Security and Technology, focused on AI, cybersecurity, and ransomware.
Host
Landon Miles
Landon Miles is the host of the Hands-On IT podcast. Landon’s profound passion for technology isn't just evident in his voice, it’s apparent in how he breaks down cutting-edge tech trends, formats user-friendly tutorials, and gets into the weeds of the complexities of IT technologies. His approach makes the Hands-On IT podcast an essential resource for both seasoned IT pros and those new to the field, looking to enrich their tech experience. With a background that spans various facets of technology, Landon brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to each episode.
