On the show you can expect to hear from everyone: from the intern, to the IT audit director, CAE and audit committee members because all of their opinions are important. We’ll talk about integrating tech into audit, how to get quick wins, the latest SOX guidance and whatever other topics the guests want to talk about and whatever you want to hear about. Be sure to subscribe to the show in whatever you’re listening to it on now and we’ll talk to you soon.
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Auditing with data: for Performance Auditors and Internal Auditors that use (or want to use) data
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The podcast for performance auditors and internal auditors that use (or want to use) data. Produced by Risk Insights.
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EBC Home Hints was setup for all homeowners and buyers. The idea is to provide detailed information on home maintenance. Protect your largest investment.
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Master the CompTIA Server+ exam with Audio Course—your audio companion for server hardware, administration, security, and troubleshooting. Every episode simplifies exam objectives into practical insights you can apply in real-world IT environments. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more prepcasts, books, and resources to power your certification success.
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The Redesign Your Life podcast is an exploration on how to change your life, one imperfect step at a time. In each episode, your host Lynn Grogan will help you tap into your own wisdom, creativity, and resourcefulness, so you can take steps toward creating a fulfilling life. Visit lynngrogan.com to learn more.
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Hosted by Jon Michail — award-winning image consultant, best-selling author, and pioneer of Authority Personal Branding™ with 35+ years’ global experience. Proven track record — Jon has guided executives, entrepreneurs, and change-makers across industries to build, grow, and monetize their personal brands. Practical insights, not fluff — the show delivers leading-edge concepts and actionable tools to maximise your career, business, and personal life. Episode formats for maximum impact: 1. Co ...
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Links: Concerns about AI-written police reports spur states to regulate the emerging practice That Omani Auditor Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-audit-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauditpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theauditpodcast?lang=en Also be sure …
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Ep 260: How EY Is Helping Clients Implement AI w/ Paul Goodhew (EY)
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38:47This week on The Audit Podcast, our guest is Paul Goodhew, Partner and EY Global Assurance Innovation & Emerging Technology. In this episode, Paul discusses how EY is helping clients implement artificial intelligence and the importance of understanding both the potential and risks of this rapidly advancing technology. He explains why AI is differen…
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Ep 259: What It Really Takes to Modernize Internal Audit w/ Ronnie Welch
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36:22This week on The Audit Podcast, our guest is Ronnie Welch, Chief Audit Executive at Guardian Life. Ronnie has spent his career in insurance audit, with experience at MetLife, Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, and several Big Four firms. In this episode, Ronnie talks about how he’s modernizing internal audit and shares the practical steps his te…
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IA on AI – Dealing with Unmanageable Expectations of AI within your Company
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26:43Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-audit-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauditpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theauditpodcast?lang=en Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube ch…
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Ep 258: Bringing Audit Data to Life with Visualizations w/ Valerie Ann Zappia (Victoria’s Secret)
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Ep 257: Why Public Sector Projects Fail w/ Matthew Oleniuk
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36:58This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Matthew Oleniuk, founder of The Risk Insider and former Chief Audit Executive in the public sector. Matthew shares lessons from 15 years as a CAE, what he’s most passionate about right now, and his perspective on how to predict whether public sector projects will succeed—or fail. Be sure to connect wi…
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IA on AI – Injected AI Bots and The Rise of Orphan Agents
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9:22Links: 2025 Audit Analytics and AI Conference United Airlines AI bot injected because it kept refusing to connect with a human The rise of orphan agents: autonomy without control Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-audit-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauditpodcast Tik…
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Ep 256: Soft Skills = Power Skills w/ Geoff Kovesdy & Jimena Escamilla
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40:16This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Geoff Kovesdy, who leads Digital Controls AI and Automation, and Jimena Escamilla, Senior Manager in Deloitte’s Advisory group. They share their favorite ChatGPT and Copilot prompts, talk about the one thing auditors should focus on right now, and discuss how audit teams can get AI and innovation wron…
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IA on AI – How Finance Leaders Are Using AI and What Audit Can Learn
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9:34Links: Anthropic reports outages, Claude and Console impacted Charting the Future: How CFOs Are Navigating Change with Technology and Foresight Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-audit-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauditpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theau…
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Ep 255: Follow the Risk w/ Richard Chambers (AuditBoard)
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41:41This week on The Audit Podcast, we're joined by Richard Chambers, Senior Advisor of Risk and Audit for AuditBoard. Richard is celebrating his 50th anniversary as an auditor this month, making this the perfect time to reflect on lessons learned over his career. In this conversation, he shares advice for auditors at every stage, the mindset behind hi…
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IA on AI – Building Stronger AI Governance Frameworks
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11:34Register for the 2025 Audit Analytics and AI Conference: https://theauditanalyticsconference.com/ Links: Warner Bros Sues Midjourney Over AI-Generated Characters Banks Pivot from GenAI Hype to Responsible AI AI Ethics Incidents Double Amid Soaring Adoption Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/comp…
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Ep 254: Emerging Leader Mentoring Program w/ Alex Rusate
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20:37In this episode of The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Alex Rusate, Senior Vice President and Director of Internal Audit at Arrow Financial, and former chair of the IIA’s Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program. Alex shares how the program began in 2019, grew so quickly that the IIA brought in full-time support, and has continued to thrive ever since. As…
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Ep 253: AI, Learning, and Leadership in Internal Audit w/ Jessica Rodgers (EY)
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41:38In this episode of The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Jessica Rogers, Global Internal Audit Leader at Ernst & Young. Jessica shares her journey to becoming a leader at one of the world’s largest professional services firms and what it really takes to reach that level. From her passion for continuous learning to her forward-thinking approach to AI, …
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Links: The AI Oversight Gap: IBM's 2025 Data Breach Report Reveals Hidden Costs of Ungoverned AI EisnerAmper Survey Finds as Employees Embrace AI, Employer Oversight Lags AI startup reaped millions using bogus claims, FTC suit says Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-audit-podcast Ins…
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Ep 252: A Path to AGI w/ John Thompson (The Hackett Group Inc.)
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21:49In this episode of The Audit Podcast, John Thompson returns to discuss his new book, The Path to AGI. With over 40 years in the field of artificial intelligence, John provides a grounded perspective on what AGI really means—and why it won’t arrive as quickly as many headlines suggest. John’s book: A Path to AGI Be sure to connect with John on Linke…
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Episode 124 — Misconfigured NICs and VLANs — Interface Troubleshooting Tactics
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11:17This episode explains how misconfigured network interface cards (NICs) and VLAN settings can disrupt server connectivity. We cover issues such as incorrect VLAN tagging, mismatched speed and duplex settings, and disabled interfaces. The discussion includes how multi-NIC configurations require careful planning for load balancing, redundancy, or VLAN…
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Episode 123 — Network Connectivity Issues — DHCP, DNS, and Route Problems
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11:23This episode focuses on diagnosing network connectivity failures by examining IP assignment, name resolution, and routing paths. We explain how DHCP misconfigurations can lead to incorrect or missing IP addresses, how DNS issues prevent hostname resolution, and how routing problems can block communication between subnets or external networks. We pr…
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Episode 122 — Configuration and Service Failures — Improper Setup and Missing Resources
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10:24This episode covers how incorrect configurations and missing dependencies can prevent services from starting or functioning correctly. We discuss common causes, such as incorrect file paths, insufficient permissions, or disabled services. Identifying these issues often requires checking configuration files, logs, and service dependencies. Practical…
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Episode 121 — Dependency and Update Conflicts — Software Incompatibility Resolution
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10:24This episode explains how dependency issues and update conflicts can cause application or service failures. We discuss scenarios where software relies on specific versions of libraries, frameworks, or drivers, and how updates can inadvertently break functionality by replacing or removing required components. The importance of maintaining compatibil…
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Episode 120 — OS and Software Problems — Login Issues and Patch Failures
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10:50This episode addresses troubleshooting operating system and application problems, including failed logins, service outages, and patch installation errors. We explain how authentication misconfigurations, expired credentials, or corrupted profiles can block user access, while incomplete or incompatible patches can destabilize services. We connect th…
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Episode 119 — Partition and Filesystem Errors — Misalignment, Corruption, and Boot Failures
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10:52This episode examines how partition and file system errors can impact server operations. We explain problems such as partition misalignment reducing performance, corruption preventing access to data, and boot failures caused by damaged boot sectors or missing system files. The discussion includes how these issues can originate from improper setup, …
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Episode 118 — HBA and Controller Issues — Advanced Storage Adapter Failures
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10:47This episode focuses on diagnosing problems with host bus adapters (HBAs) and storage controllers, which are critical for connecting servers to storage devices. We discuss symptoms of adapter failure, such as intermittent connectivity, degraded performance, and device detection errors. Configuration mismatches, outdated firmware, and driver incompa…
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Episode 117 — Storage Failures — Mount Errors, Slow Access, and File Corruption
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10:56This episode covers how to identify and resolve storage-related failures in server environments. We explain symptoms such as inability to mount volumes, significantly degraded read/write speeds, and corrupted files. Common causes include failing drives, controller faults, cabling issues, and file system corruption. Real-world and exam-relevant exam…
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Episode 116 — RAID Misconfigurations — Faulty Arrays, Rebuilds, and Bad Sectors
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10:44This episode explains how RAID misconfigurations can lead to degraded performance, data loss, or complete array failure. We discuss common causes such as incorrect drive order, mismatched drive sizes, incompatible RAID levels for the workload, and improper rebuild procedures. The importance of verifying configuration settings against vendor guideli…
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Episode 115 — Visual and Auditory Cues — LED, LCD, and Unusual Sounds or Smells
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10:26This episode examines how to use visual and auditory indicators to troubleshoot hardware problems. We discuss interpreting status LEDs, reading LCD panel error codes, and recognizing abnormal sounds such as failing fans or clicking drives. The importance of detecting unusual smells, like burnt circuitry, as a sign of component failure is also cover…
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Episode 114 — CMOS Battery and Lockup Events — Diagnosing Time and Power Problems
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10:00This episode covers how a failing CMOS battery can cause time drift, loss of BIOS settings, and boot failures. We explain the function of the CMOS battery in maintaining system configuration when power is removed, and how to identify symptoms of failure. Lockup events related to power issues are also discussed, including those caused by unstable po…
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Episode 113 — POST Errors and Random Lockups — Identifying Hardware Start Failures
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10:33This episode explains how to diagnose Power-On Self-Test (POST) errors and intermittent system lockups that indicate potential hardware problems. We discuss common beep codes, LED indicators, and error messages displayed during startup, as well as how they map to specific hardware components. Lockups that occur after startup are also examined for p…
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Episode 112 — Memory-Related Issues — Dumps, Crashes, and RAM Errors
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10:33This episode focuses on troubleshooting server memory problems, from application crashes to full system halts. We explain how to interpret memory dumps, identify faulty DIMMs, and use diagnostic tools to confirm suspected issues. The discussion also includes how improper memory configurations, such as mismatched speeds or unsupported sizes, can lea…
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Episode 111 — Predictive Failures — Early Warning Signs and Indicators
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10:45This episode explains how predictive failure technologies and monitoring tools can identify hardware issues before they cause outages. We discuss using SMART data for drives, temperature and fan speed sensors for CPUs, and vendor-specific monitoring utilities for servers. These early warnings allow administrators to schedule maintenance or replacem…
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Episode 110 — Troubleshooting Documentation — Recording Actions and Outcomes
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9:31This episode focuses on documenting troubleshooting activities from the initial problem report to the final resolution. We discuss capturing details about symptoms, diagnostic steps, implemented changes, and verification results. Thorough documentation allows for faster resolution of similar issues in the future and provides a record for compliance…
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Episode 109 — Root Cause Analysis — Preventing Future Incidents
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9:41This episode covers how to conduct a root cause analysis (RCA) to determine why a problem occurred and how to prevent its recurrence. We explain how to gather evidence, map the sequence of events, and identify both technical and process-related contributing factors. Documenting the findings is essential for long-term operational improvement. We the…
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Episode 108 — Functional Verification — Ensuring System Stability Post-Fix
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9:43This episode explains the importance of verifying that a system is fully functional after implementing a fix. We discuss running validation tests, confirming service availability, and ensuring performance metrics are within acceptable ranges. Functional verification also involves checking related systems that may have been indirectly affected by th…
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Episode 107 — Change Implementation — Testing and Controlled Changes
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9:36This episode focuses on executing the planned solution in a controlled environment. We cover making one change at a time, monitoring for its effect, and ensuring each adjustment aligns with the overall remediation strategy. Implementing changes incrementally reduces the risk of introducing new problems and makes it easier to isolate the source of a…
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Episode 106 — Establishing a Plan of Action — Solution Planning and Notifications
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10:12This episode explains how to create a detailed plan of action once the root cause of a problem is identified. We discuss outlining step-by-step remediation tasks, sequencing changes to minimize downtime, and identifying potential risks before implementation. The plan should also include a rollback procedure in case the fix causes unexpected issues.…
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Episode 105 — Testing the Theory — Verification and Adjustment Techniques
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9:47This episode focuses on testing the theory of probable cause to confirm whether it explains the observed issue. We discuss performing controlled changes, using diagnostic tools, and monitoring system behavior for improvement or recurrence of the problem. If the theory is confirmed, the next step is implementing a permanent fix; if not, the theory m…
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Episode 104 — Theory of Probable Cause — Narrowing Down Server Failures
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10:44This episode discusses how to form a theory of probable cause after gathering information about a problem. We explain how to use evidence from logs, performance metrics, and user reports to eliminate unlikely factors and focus on the most probable source of the issue. This step ensures troubleshooting efforts are targeted and efficient. We then exp…
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Episode 103 — Replication and Documentation — Reproducing and Logging Issues
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11:15This episode explains how replicating an issue helps confirm the root cause and ensures that corrective measures address the actual problem. We discuss how to safely recreate issues in test environments, document exact steps and conditions, and capture relevant logs or screenshots for further analysis. Detailed documentation also aids in escalation…
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Episode 102 — Identifying Problems — Scoping and User Input Techniques
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11:47This episode focuses on the first step of the troubleshooting process: accurately identifying and scoping a problem. We discuss gathering user reports, reviewing monitoring data, and determining the affected systems or services. Scoping ensures the issue is clearly defined before any corrective action is taken, preventing wasted time on unrelated a…
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Episode 101 — Domain 4 Overview — Troubleshooting Methodologies and Practices
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10:11This episode introduces Domain 4 of the CompTIA Server+ exam, which focuses on structured troubleshooting processes and the tools needed to resolve hardware, software, network, and security issues. We outline the methodology steps—problem identification, theory development, testing, implementation, and documentation—and explain how they ensure cons…
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Episode 100 — Hardware Hardening — Physical Ports, BIOS, and Boot Order Settings
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10:59This episode covers hardware-level security measures that prevent unauthorized use or modification of server systems. We explain how to disable unused physical ports, set administrative BIOS passwords, and configure boot order to restrict booting from external media. These measures reduce the risk of unauthorized device access or operating system b…
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Episode 99 — Host and Application Hardening — Antivirus and Updates Explained
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11:10This episode explains how to secure individual server hosts and applications through targeted hardening measures. We discuss deploying antivirus and anti-malware tools, ensuring timely application of patches, and disabling unnecessary application features or services. Application configuration best practices, such as enforcing authentication and en…
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Episode 98 — Server OS Hardening — Patches, Ports, and Service Reduction
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10:17This episode focuses on securing a server operating system by applying hardening techniques that minimize vulnerabilities. We cover the importance of keeping systems fully patched, closing unused network ports, and disabling unneeded services. The discussion also includes reviewing startup processes, removing default accounts, and enforcing secure …
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Episode 97 — Regulatory Constraints — PII, PCI DSS, and Legal Retention
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11:27This episode reviews the regulatory and legal frameworks that affect server administration, focusing on requirements for protecting personally identifiable information (PII) and complying with industry-specific standards such as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). We explain how legal retention rules dictate how long certain…
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Episode 96 — Security Monitoring — SIEM, Log Analysis, and Role Separation
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11:26This episode explains how security monitoring systems, particularly Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, collect and correlate logs from multiple sources to detect suspicious activity. We discuss how SIEM tools enable real-time alerting, historical analysis, and compliance reporting. The importance of role separation in monit…
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Episode 95 — Breach Identification — Event Recognition and Disclosure Requirements
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10:54This episode covers how to identify potential security breaches through event monitoring, anomaly detection, and forensic investigation. We discuss the signs of compromise, such as unusual network traffic, unauthorized configuration changes, or unexpected data transfers. The importance of timely breach recognition is emphasized, along with the lega…
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Episode 94 — Backdoors and Social Engineering — Recognizing Hidden Threats
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11:15This episode explains the dangers of backdoors—hidden access methods intentionally or unintentionally left in systems—and how they can be exploited by attackers. We also examine social engineering tactics used to manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information or granting access, including phishing, pretexting, and baiting. Understandin…
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Episode 93 — Data Loss Prevention — Duplication, Access, and Disclosure Controls
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10:48This episode focuses on data loss prevention (DLP) strategies used to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access, duplication, or disclosure. We explain how DLP technologies monitor data movement across networks, block risky transfers, and enforce encryption requirements. Access controls, role assignments, and policy enforcement are dis…
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Episode 92 — Malware and Insider Threats — Detection and Prevention Concepts
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11:26This episode explores two major security risks: malicious software infections and insider threats. We explain how malware types such as ransomware, trojans, and worms can impact servers, along with the indicators of compromise that signal infection. Insider threats are addressed in terms of intentional sabotage, data theft, or accidental security b…
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Episode 91 — Hardware Failure Risks — Power, Components, and Environmental
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11:37This episode covers the common risks that can lead to hardware failures in server environments, starting with power-related issues such as surges, brownouts, and outages. We discuss how failing components like power supplies, fans, and storage drives can cause system downtime, as well as how environmental factors such as excessive heat, humidity, o…
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