Product Talk – Just Patch It, Please: From Infinite Deferrals to Actionable Deadlines, E10
Download MP3Steph Rizzuto and guest Jason Kikta discuss the critical relationship between IT and security. They explore the evolution of these roles, the challenges faced by IT departments in contributing to security, and how Automox's innovative approach helps bridge the gap between IT and security functions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of collaboration, the need for a cohesive tech stack, and the shift from deferral-based to deadline-based security practices.
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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.
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Steph Rizzuto
Steph Rizzuto brings a technical savvy and deep product understanding to the ProductTalk podcast, making the more complex features of Automox's endpoint management software accessible and actionable. Her background as a Technical Product Manager is evident in her ability to dissect product nuances, offering listeners a masterclass in leveraging technology to enhance their IT operations. Alongside Peter Pflaster, Steph transforms product knowledge into a superpower for IT professionals, proving herself an indispensable guide in the tech landscape.
