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CISO IT – Back to Basics: Three Essentials for Secure IT Operations, E20
Episode 20

CISO IT – Back to Basics: Three Essentials for Secure IT Operations, E20

Autonomous IT

October 2, 20258m 14s

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Show Notes

In this episode, Automox CISO Jason Kikta strips away the noise and focuses on the three core pillars of secure IT operations: asset inventory, patch management, and identity and access management (IAM).

Jason shares firsthand stories from U.S. Cyber Command and explains why getting the basics right isn’t optional — it’s essential. Whether you’re building a modern security program or tightening existing controls, this episode delivers clear guidance on where to focus and why.

🎧 Topics covered:

  • Why attackers often know your network better than you do
  • The operational impact of neglected patching
  • IAM missteps that quietly open doors to breaches

Perfect for IT and security leaders looking to sharpen their foundational strategies.

Topics

cybersecurityIT operationsasset inventorypatch managementidentity access managementvulnerability remediationendpoint securityCISO insights