The Smart IT Podcast

• Technically Validating the Efficacy of our Security Programs

  In this episode of the The Smart IT podcast, I welcomed Derek Krein, to the show. We discussed cybersecurity and the challenges organizations face in protecting themselves from threats. The conversation explored the importance of validating the effectiveness of cybersecurity investments. The focus shifted to evaluating security controls, with an emphasis on technical assessments using various tools to gain an attacker's perspective. We talked about how to help answer our organization's question of "are we we getting a good return on our security investments?"The discussion touched on the significance of understanding threat actor tactics and behaviors, particularly interactive, hands-on attacks and the use of information stealers and administrative utilities for lateral movement and data exfiltration. The conversation concluded with a focus on proactively staying informed about threat trends and behavioral patterns to prioritize cybersecurity efforts and effectively defend against evolving cyber threats.Link to this episode: https://youtu.be/NQBtBvKu9oQ#cybersecurity #ciso #riskmanagement #threatintelligence #vulnerabilitymanagement #bas #smartit Podcast Production: Brilliant Beam Media Syya YasotornratShow Notes:Derek on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-krein-casp/Derek's website/blog/newsletter (31337 InfoSec): https://31337infosec.com/Link to this episode: https://youtu.be/NQBtBvKu9oQThe Smart IT Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thesmartitpodcastCaptivate Website for all episodes: https://the-smart-it-podcast.captivate.fm/

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• The Increasing Complexity and Risk in our IT Ecosystem

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• Ways IT Professionals can Express their Voice

  In this episode of the The Smart IT podcast, I welcomed Syya Yasotornrat, Sarah Welch, and Elizabeth Goins, on a panel discussion of "Ways IT Professionals can Express their Voice". In this episode, we set out to help out IT here in a little different way today. We want IT to express themselves, to express their voice to their internal teams, and to the rest of the world.So a lot of time, technical folks might have a little trouble getting out there in front, but one of things we talk about with Smart IT is the ability to lead and communicate well. This could be when you trying to get your idea across to your team, are looking at your career path, you want to get promoted in the future, or you want to go out and start your own business. A lot of times you need more advanced communication skills. You need to be able to lead a conversation, take data & facts, formulate your perspective, and present it to a wide variety of audiences. So if we're looking out there, all the million of techies out there and they're thinking, you know what? I'm not being heard inside my company or my manager doesn't see me. My colleagues don't know what I do or all the cool things I do. So they may not know exactly how to go about actually presenting themselves in a way they are heard. This episode is for you.In this day and age, we've got a lot of cool and interesting new ways to do that, including:- Starting your own podcast to chat with many people on topics of interest to you.- The ability to express yourself either technically or creatively (maybe even fictional) by writing your own book.- And then obviously the ability to create your own ideas and then get up in front of an audience to share your insights.In this episode, we have all those areas covered with these three innovators and founders. So I'm excited for this conversation as we explored different ways for IT professionals to express themselves and communicate effectively. We covered topics such as presenting ideas, writing books, and starting a podcast. The guests provided insights on how to tailor messages to different audiences, break through the noise, and make a lasting impression. Overall, the conversation emphasized the power of presenting your ideas, knowing your audience, and embracing your unique voice.Takeaways:- There are various ways to express yourself in the IT field, speaking up in meetings, writing a book, or starting a podcast.- The importance of practice, feedback, and continuous improvement in becoming better communicators. - Step out of your comfort zones and find unique ways to express their thoughts and ideas. - The importance of authenticity and effective communication in various professional settings. - Tailor your message to your audience's needs and pain points to make it relevant and interesting.- Practice and iterate on your presentations to improve your communication skills.- Don't be afraid to do something different and be memorable in your presentations.- Get out of your own head and overcome the fear of being judged by others.- Break through the noise by adding humor, anecdotes, or unexpected elements to your presentations.- There is no one-size-fits-all approach to communication and expressing yourself. Find what works for you. Authenticity is key in effective communication, whether it's presenting corporate messaging or hosting a podcast.- Engaging presentations involve storytelling, knowing your audience, and incorporating elements that make you stand out.- Investing in personal development and continuously improving yourself is crucial for professional growth.- What's your why? What's your passion? What is that fire in your belly? Like, why are you doing this?Keywords:#podcast #book #writing #presentation #leadership #communications #speaking #publicspeaking #ideas #authenticity...

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• Deciphering Intentions with The Smart IT Podcast Workspace Construct

  In this episode of the The Smart IT podcast, I welcomed Katherine R. Dollar back to the show. The conversation explored the Smart IT Workspace Construct and its application in facilitating conversations about IT and technology across different audiences. We discussed Katherine's book "Deciphering Intentions" and its role in helping CMOs and VP of Sales to improve their buyers experience in navigating the crowded technology marketplace. The use of both to support a robust set of conversations on the top issues for IT and the use of technology for users is discussed. The conversation emphasized the importance of storytelling and context in effective communication and marketing to improve on both the seller and buyer experience.Key Takeaways:The Smart IT Workspace Construct is a way to take technical and non-technical people inside of IT and make the conversation more accessible to different audiences.The book "Deciphering Intentions" provides an engaging and entertaining way to discuss complex topics like cybersecurity and technology.Effective marketing involves using storytelling and context to put technology and services in real-life scenarios.CMOs and VP of Sales can benefit from creative and innovative approaches to marketing that capture the attention of potential customers.CIOs and CISOs can benefit from an improved seller-buyer experience.#decipheringintentions #cmo #cio #ciso #vpofsales #storytelling #context #marketing #technology #smartit Show Notes:Katherine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinedollar/Moxie Blue Media: https://moxiebluemedia.com/Link to this episode: https://youtu.be/tebFlepQUScLink to Deciphering Intentions book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/5Gqf7jLThe Smart IT Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thesmartitpodcastCaptivate Website for all episodes: https://the-smart-it-podcast.captivate.fm/

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• Exploring Organizational Change Management

  Summary:On this episode of The Smart IT Podcast, I welcomed Hattie Horn, to the show. We discussed the why, what, and how of managing change in organizations. The topic was Organizational Change Management (OCM), a discipline that helps organizations navigate and implement changes effectively. It involves activities and processes that focus on people, communication, and behavior. The challenges are real for organizations dealing with change. It is crucial for organizations to consider how change will be handled when implementing new systems, processes, or technologies to ensure successful adoption and minimize disruption.OCM helps organizations align their vision, communicate the why behind the change, and involve stakeholders in the process. It also emphasizes the importance of feedback loops and capturing end-user experiences to make continuous improvements. The conversation covered various topics related to effective processes, investing in tools and resources, decision making, transparency, accountability, and communication. The main theme was the importance of collaboration and alignment in achieving organizational goals. The conversation emphasized the need for effective processes and the right people to contribute to a company's bottom line. Decision making, transparency, and accountability are discussed as essential elements in avoiding failure and achieving success. The conversation concludes with a focus on clear and concise communication to ensure everyone is on the same page. Key Takeaways:Change is not just about tools, it's also about behavior. It is important to think ahead and plan for change.OCM is a discipline and a series of activities that help organizations improve. It is a discipline that helps organizations navigate and implement changes effectively. It involves activities and processes that focus on people, communication, and behavior.OCM helps organizations align their vision, communicate the why behind the change, and involve stakeholders in the process.Feedback loops and capturing end-user experiences are essential for making continuous improvements. Investing in effective processes and the right people contributes to a company's bottom line. Make use of both quantitative and qualitative data.Clear and concise communication is key to ensuring everyone is on the same page.Collaborative leadership means you're working together and you're on the same page and you're working collectively to a single goal. Hashtags:#organizationalchangemanagement #OCM #processes #people, #communication #behavior #vision #stakeholders #feedbackloops #enduserexperiences #decisionmaking #transparency #accountability #collaboration #alignment #organizationalgoalsShow Notes:Link to this episode: https://youtu.be/X2I6v548eVIHattie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hattiehorn/The Business Communicators: https://thebusinesscommunicators.com/Hattie at The Business Communicators: https://thebusinesscommunicators.com/about/Prosci: https://www.prosci.com/ADKAR: https://www.prosci.com/resources/webinars/introduction-to-adkar-30-minutesOCM:

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