Technically U

Technically U

One podcast keeps IT pros ahead of career-ending surprises. You're in cybersecurity, networking, or IT leadership. You know the feeling—scrambling to explain a breach, outage, or AI disruption you should have seen coming. TechnicallyU give you a 20-minute or more weekly briefing that makes you the smartest person in every meeting. What we actually cover: Why your MFA isn't protecting you like you think AI tools that will replace jobs vs. ones that will save them Cloud architecture mistakes costing companies millions Your competitors are already listening. New episodes every Thursday

  1. Understanding IoT as a Service: The Platform Revolutionizing Internet of Things - Part Two

    4D AGO

    Understanding IoT as a Service: The Platform Revolutionizing Internet of Things - Part Two

    What is IoT as a Service (IoTaaS) and how does it enable managing millions of connected devices? In this episode of Technically U, we break down the cloud platforms revolutionizing how companies connect, manage, and extract value from Internet of Things devices. 🌐 What You'll Learn: What IoT as a Service (IoTaaS) actually is and how it works Core components: device connectivity, data ingestion, device management Major platforms: AWS IoT Core, Azure IoT Hub, IBM Watson IoT How IoTaaS differs from building your own IoT infrastructure Real-world use cases: Industrial IoT, smart cities, agriculture, healthcare Complete data flow from device to application Device provisioning, management, and OTA firmware updates Security features: authentication, encryption, anomaly detection Edge computing integration for low-latency processing Pricing models and cost considerations Best practices for successful IoT deployments 💡 Perfect for: IoT developers, product managers, system architects, business owners exploring connected device solutions, and anyone interested in smart cities, industrial automation, or IoT applications. 🔑 Key Takeaways: What is IoTaaS? ✓ Cloud platform for complete IoT infrastructure ✓ Manages device connectivity, data ingestion, device management ✓ Abstracts complexity of building IoT systems from scratch ✓ Scales from 10 to 10 million devices seamlessly Core Components: Device Connectivity - MQTT, CoAP, HTTP, LoRaWAN protocols Device Registry - Track all devices, status, metadata Data Ingestion - Handle millions of messages per second Device Management - Provisioning, monitoring, OTA updates Data Processing - Real-time stream processing and analytics Security - Authentication, encryption, access controlIntegration - APIs, webhooks, business system connections Major Platforms: AWS IoT Core - Comprehensive, deep AWS integration Azure IoT Hub - Strong Microsoft ecosystem integration Google Cloud IoT - Analytics and ML capabilities (note: Core deprecated) IBM Watson IoT - Enterprise and industrial focus Specialized platforms - Particle, Losant, ThingWorx, Cumulocity Benefits: ✅ Faster time to market (weeks vs months) ✅ Built-in scalability to millions of devices ✅ Reduced operational complexity ✅ Expert security included ✅ Device management at scale ✅ Predictable variable costs (OpEx vs CapEx) ✅ Rich integration ecosystems Challenges: ⚠️ Vendor lock-in concerns ⚠️ Costs at massive scale can be high ⚠️ Internet connectivity required ⚠️ Data sovereignty and compliance ⚠️ Platform feature limitations ⚠️ Shared security responsibility #IoTaaS #InternetOfThings #IoTPlatform #AWS #Azure #SmartDevices #IndustrialIoT #SmartCity #CloudComputing #EdgeComputing #MQTT #DeviceManagement #ConnectedDevices #IoTSecurity #TechnicallyU

    24 min
  2. Understanding IoT as a Service: The Platform Revolutionizing Internet of Things - Part One

    4D AGO

    Understanding IoT as a Service: The Platform Revolutionizing Internet of Things - Part One

    What is IoT as a Service (IoTaaS) and how does it enable managing millions of connected devices? In this episode of Technically U, we break down the cloud platforms revolutionizing how companies connect, manage, and extract value from Internet of Things devices. 🌐 What You'll Learn: What IoT as a Service (IoTaaS) actually is and how it works Core components: device connectivity, data ingestion, device management Major platforms: AWS IoT Core, Azure IoT Hub, IBM Watson IoT How IoTaaS differs from building your own IoT infrastructure Real-world use cases: Industrial IoT, smart cities, agriculture, healthcare Complete data flow from device to application Device provisioning, management, and OTA firmware updates Security features: authentication, encryption, anomaly detection Edge computing integration for low-latency processing Pricing models and cost considerations Best practices for successful IoT deployments 💡 Perfect for: IoT developers, product managers, system architects, business owners exploring connected device solutions, and anyone interested in smart cities, industrial automation, or IoT applications. 🔑 Key Takeaways: What is IoTaaS? ✓ Cloud platform for complete IoT infrastructure ✓ Manages device connectivity, data ingestion, device management ✓ Abstracts complexity of building IoT systems from scratch ✓ Scales from 10 to 10 million devices seamlessly Core Components: Device Connectivity - MQTT, CoAP, HTTP, LoRaWAN protocols Device Registry - Track all devices, status, metadata Data Ingestion - Handle millions of messages per second Device Management - Provisioning, monitoring, OTA updates Data Processing - Real-time stream processing and analytics Security - Authentication, encryption, access controlIntegration - APIs, webhooks, business system connections Major Platforms: AWS IoT Core - Comprehensive, deep AWS integration Azure IoT Hub - Strong Microsoft ecosystem integration Google Cloud IoT - Analytics and ML capabilities (note: Core deprecated) IBM Watson IoT - Enterprise and industrial focus Specialized platforms - Particle, Losant, ThingWorx, Cumulocity Benefits: ✅ Faster time to market (weeks vs months) ✅ Built-in scalability to millions of devices ✅ Reduced operational complexity ✅ Expert security included ✅ Device management at scale ✅ Predictable variable costs (OpEx vs CapEx) ✅ Rich integration ecosystems Challenges: ⚠️ Vendor lock-in concerns ⚠️ Costs at massive scale can be high ⚠️ Internet connectivity required ⚠️ Data sovereignty and compliance ⚠️ Platform feature limitations ⚠️ Shared security responsibility #IoTaaS #InternetOfThings #IoTPlatform #AWS #Azure #SmartDevices #IndustrialIoT #SmartCity #CloudComputing #EdgeComputing #MQTT #DeviceManagement #ConnectedDevices #IoTSecurity #TechnicallyU

    21 min
  3. Synthetic Vs Artificial Intelligence: Part III - Real Applications, Regulation & What You Should Do

    JAN 22

    Synthetic Vs Artificial Intelligence: Part III - Real Applications, Regulation & What You Should Do

    Part 3 (Finale) of our AI vs Synthetic Intelligence series answers the critical question: What does this actually mean for YOU? We cover real-world applications, global regulation, the future through 2040, and specific guidance for workers, students, businesses, and society. 🎯 What You'll Learn in Part 3:Where AI and SI are actually deployed in 2025-2026 (not labs - real world)Global regulatory landscape: EU AI Act, US policy, China's approachFuture trajectory: 2026-2030 and beyond to 2040Practical implications for workers (AI-proof your career)Guidance for students (what to study, how to prepare)Business leader strategies (AI transformation essentials)Societal challenges (job displacement, safety, governance)Your specific action plan based on your situation 💡 Perfect for: Anyone who needs to make decisions about AI - career choices, business strategy, policy positions, or just understanding how this affects your life.📺 Series Summary:Part 1: Definitions, differences, major players (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google vs Numenta, Intel, IBM)Part 2: Benefits and challenges of both approaches, convergence trendsPart 3: Real applications, regulation, future outlook, what YOU should do🔑 Key Sections:Real-World Applications (2025-2026):Traditional AI Deployed NOW:✅ Language: ChatGPT (100M+ users), Claude, Gemini for writing/coding/research✅ Creative: Midjourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion (billions of images generated)✅ Enterprise: Customer service bots, legal document review, fraud detection✅ Healthcare: Medical imaging analysis, AlphaFold protein folding, diagnostic assistance✅ Code: GitHub Copilot (millions of developers), automated testing✅ Research: Literature review, experiment design, data analysisSynthetic Intelligence Deployed NOW:✅ Edge AI: Neuromorphic chips in smartphones (always-on voice), security cameras✅ Robotics: Sensorimotor control for humanoid robots, navigation systems✅ Autonomous: Self-driving perception, drone stabilization, industrial automation✅ Sensors: Event-based cameras, audio processing (hearing aids), radar interpretation✅ Optimization: Logistics routing, data center resources, network trafficKey Insight: Traditional AI dominates language/knowledge work. SI excels where energy efficiency and real-time processing matter.⚖️ Global Regulation (2025-2026):EU AI Act (Passed 2024, Implementing 2025-2026):World's first comprehensive AI regulationProhibits: Social scoring, subliminal manipulation, biometric categorizationRegulates high-risk AI: Medical devices, critical infrastructure, law enforcementTransparency requirements for general-purpose AI (GPT-4, Claude, etc.)Penalties: Up to €35M or 7% global revenueForces global compliance for EU market accessUnited States:Executive Order on AI (Oct 2023, updated 2024-2025)Safety testing for powerful modelsNo comprehensive legislation yet (2026)Congressional debates ongoingPatchwork state-level regulationsChina:Algorithm recommendation regulations (2022)Deepfake labeling requirements (2023)Generative AI regulations (2023-2024)Focus: Government control, content moderationIndustry Self-Regulation:Safety teams and red teaming (all major companies)Alignment research (OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepMind)Content filtering (constant cat-and-mouse with jailbreaks)Voluntary commitments (debated effectiveness)🔮 Future Outlook:2026-2030 Traditional AI:GPT-5, GPT-6, continued model scalingMultimodal everything (seamless text/image/audio/video/3D)Longer context windows (entire codebases, video archives)Better reasoning, reduced hallucinationsAgentic AI (autonomous multi-step task execution)Deep personalization (AI that truly knows you)Integration everywhere (every app, device, service)2026-2030 Synthetic Intelligence:Neuromorphic chips with billions of neuronsCommercial neuromorphic processors in devices

    24 min
  4. Synthetic Vs Artificial Intelligence - What's The Difference? Part Two

    JAN 22

    Synthetic Vs Artificial Intelligence - What's The Difference? Part Two

    Part 2 of our AI vs Synthetic Intelligence series dives deep into the benefits and challenges of both approaches. What makes traditional AI so powerful right now? What are its fundamental limitations? What's the promise of synthetic intelligence, and why is it still mostly research? 🎯 What You'll Learn in Part 2: Immediate benefits of traditional AI (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) Critical challenges: hallucinations, bias, energy costs, lack of understanding Synthetic intelligence benefits: energy efficiency, true reasoning, continual learning SI challenges: scientific gaps, hardware immaturity, uncertain timelines How AI and SI approaches are converging into hybrid systems Real-world examples of both in action Why both approaches matter for the future 💡 Perfect for: Anyone trying to understand what AI can and can't do, the limitations of current systems, and what alternative approaches offer. 📺 Covered in Part 1: What AI and SI actually are Fundamental differences in architecture and approach Major players: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google vs Numenta, Intel, IBM 📺 Coming in Part 3: Real-world applications (where AI and SI are deployed now) Regulatory and ethical landscape (EU AI Act, US policy, China) Future outlook: 2026-2040 trajectory Practical implications for workers, students, businesses, society What you should actually do about this 🔑 Major Themes: Traditional AI Benefits (Why It's Transforming the World): 1. Immediate Practical Utility ChatGPT launched Nov 2022, hit 100M users in 2 months Instantly useful for writing, coding, research, learning, analysis. Hundreds of millions use AI daily in 2025-2026. No training required - just talk to it. Transformative productivity improvements happening NOW 2. Broad Accessibility. Doesn't need a PhD to use ChatGPT. Democratizes capabilities that required expensive expertise. Legal analysis, code generation, design - accessible to everyone. Levels the playing field for individuals and small businesses. Rapid ImprovementGPT-3 (2020) → GPT-4 (2023) = massive capability leapGPT-4 → GPT-4.5 (2025-2026) continues improving Claude 3 → Claude 3.5 = significant advancement Benefits users on short timescales (months/years not decades)4. Domain Expertise Medical AI diagnosing from imaging Legal AI analyzing contracts and case law Financial AI detecting fraud, analyzing markets Scientific AI discovering drugs and materials Educational AI personalizing learning Already delivering real value in 20265. Multimodal EverythingGPT-4V, Claude 3.5, Gemini Ultra handle text, images, audio, video, codeAnalyze photos, generate images, transcribe meetings, create video One system, vastly more useful 6. ScalabilityServes millions simultaneously Available 24/7, never sleeps One model replaces thousands of workers economically Customer service, tutoring, coding assistance - always available 7. Cost ReductionMarginal cost per query: pennies or less Legal analysis: $500/hour → dollars Content writing: $100/article → pennies Economic disruption happening in 20268. Human AugmentationDevelopers with Copilot: 40-50% faster Writers with AI: more productive Researchers with AI tools: process more literature Best outcomes = human + AI collaboration #ArtificialIntelligence #SyntheticIntelligence #AI #AIchallenges #AIbenefits #MachineLearning #NeuromorphicComputing #AGI #AIethics #AIlimitations #EnergyEfficiency #AIbias #Hallucinations #NeurosymbolicAI #HybridAI #FutureOfAI #AIresearch #TechExplained #TechnicallyU #AIvsML

    28 min
  5. Synthetic Vs Artificial Intelligence - What's The Difference? Part One

    JAN 22

    Synthetic Vs Artificial Intelligence - What's The Difference? Part One

    What's the difference between Artificial Intelligence and Synthetic Intelligence? In Part 1 of our comprehensive series, we break down two fundamentally different approaches to building machine intelligence - and why this distinction matters for the future. 🧠 What You'll Learn in Part 1: What Artificial Intelligence actually is (beyond the buzzwords) What Synthetic Intelligence means and how it differs fundamentally Key architectural and philosophical differences between AI and SI Major players in Traditional AI: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Microsoft Major players in Synthetic Intelligence: Numenta, Intel, IBM, BrainChip Why these approaches are complementary, not competing How the landscape looks in 2025-2026 💡 Perfect for: Tech enthusiasts, AI researchers, developers, business leaders, students, and anyone trying to understand the rapidly evolving intelligence landscape. 📺 Coming in Part 2: Benefits of Artificial Intelligence (immediate practical utility) Challenges of AI (hallucinations, bias, energy costs) Benefits of Synthetic Intelligence (energy efficiency, true understanding) Challenges of SI (scientific gaps, long timelines, hardware immaturity) Convergence and hybrid approaches 📺 Coming in Part 3: Real-world applications (AI and SI deployments in 2025-2026) Regulatory and ethical landscape Future outlook: 2026-2040 Practical implications for workers, students, businesses, society 🔑 Key Concepts Explained: Artificial Intelligence (AI) - 2025 Definition: AI refers to systems that perform tasks requiring human intelligence through learned patterns rather than explicit programming. Modern AI includes: Large Language Models (LLMs): ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini - trained on trillions of words Image Generators: DALL-E, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion Multimodal Systems: Handling text, images, audio, video simultaneously Deep Learning: Neural networks learning from massive datasets Pattern Recognition: Statistical analysis of correlations in data Categories: Narrow AI (Weak AI): Task-specific intelligence - what we have today General AI (AGI): Human-level intelligence across all domains - doesn't exist yet Superintelligence: Beyond human capability - still science fiction Key Characteristic: AI learns patterns from data and produces intelligent outputs, but doesn't necessarily "understand" in the way humans do. Synthetic Intelligence (SI) - Emerging Paradigm: SI refers to artificially created intelligence designed from first principles to replicate biological intelligence architecture and processes. Core Approaches: Neuromorphic Computing: Chips that work like biological neurons (spiking neural networks) Cognitive Architectures: Systems replicating human cognition structure (memory, attention, reasoning) Embodied Cognition: Intelligence emerging from sensorimotor experience Hybrid Systems: Combining symbolic reasoning with neural learning with biological principles Key Characteristic: SI attempts to recreate the actual processes and structures that give rise to intelligence, not just mimic intelligent outputs. Goal: Build systems that truly understand, reason, and learn like biological intelligence, with similar efficiency and robustness. #SyntheticIntelligence #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #ML #AGI #ChatGPT #GPT4 #Claude #AlphaFold #EmergentAI #AIRevolution #QuantumComputing #Neuroscience #Philosophy #AIAlignment

    24 min
  6. Protect Yourself in 2026: Cybersecurity Threats Exposed - Part Three

    JAN 17

    Protect Yourself in 2026: Cybersecurity Threats Exposed - Part Three

    Your data has been breached. Your devices are vulnerable. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself in 2026. With massive breaches hitting wireless carriers, hospitals, retailers, and smart home devices, no consumer is safe. In Part 1 of our comprehensive cybersecurity series, we expose the biggest threats facing regular people in 2026 and explain exactly how these attacks work. ⚠️ What You'll Learn in Part 2: Social media security & privacy Protecting children & elderly family members Backup & recovery strategies 30-day security action plan What to do when you're breached Emerging threats on the horizon 💡 This Series is For: Anyone with a phone, email, bank account, smart devices, or online presence - which means everyone. 🔑 Key Threats Covered: Wireless Carrier Breaches: ⚠️ T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon repeatedly compromised ⚠️ Customer data exposed: names, addresses, SSNs, call logs ⚠️ SIM swapping attacks can hijack your phone number ⚠️ Location tracking through carrier data ✅ Defense: Account PINs, SIM locks, verify all communications Healthcare Data Breaches: ⚠️ Medical records worth $1,000 vs $5 for credit cards ⚠️ Hospitals run outdated, vulnerable systems ⚠️ Data used for insurance fraud, identity theft, blackmail ⚠️ Medical identity theft affects future care ✅ Defense: Monitor EOB statements, review medical records, strong portal passwords Retail & Merchant Breaches: ⚠️ Point-of-sale malware stealing card data ⚠️ E-commerce database breaches ⚠️ Formjacking/Magecart attacks on checkout pages ⚠️ Millions of payment cards exposed annually ✅ Defense: Credit over debit, virtual cards, digital wallets, daily monitoring Smart Device Vulnerabilities: ⚠️ Default passwords never changed ⚠️ Cameras, speakers, locks compromised for surveillance ⚠️ Smart devices as network entry points ⚠️ Manufacturers prioritize features over security ✅ Defense: Change defaults, separate IoT network, research before buying 📊 Threat Statistics: 3,000+ data breaches publicly disclosed in 2025 Billions of people affected by breaches annually $1,100 average cost of identity theft to victims 200 hours to resolve identity theft $1,000 value of medical records on dark web Hundreds of millions exposed in carrier breaches 🚨 Six Major Threat Categories: Credential Theft & Account Takeover Stolen passwords used across multiple sites Phishing attacks trick you into giving credentials Data breaches expose login information Financial Fraud Credit card theft and unauthorized charges Bank account compromise Cryptocurrency theft Fraudulent transactionsIdentity Theft Opening accounts in your name Taking out loans and credit cards Filing fake tax returns Committing crimes using your identity Ransomware & Data Hostage Files encrypted and held for ransom Data stolen and threatened with publication Personal photos and documents compromised Privacy Violations & Stalking Location tracking through devices Spyware on phones (domestic abuse) Unauthorized camera/microphone access Harassment through stolen information IoT Device Compromise Smart home cameras accessed for surveillance Smart locks bypassed for break-ins Devices used to spy or as network entry points Baby monitors hijacked for harassment 🎯 Who Should Watch This: ✅ Anyone who uses a smartphone ✅ People with bank accounts or credit cards ✅ Parents protecting children online ✅ Adult children with elderly parents ✅ Small business owners ✅ Remote workers ✅ Healthcare patients concerned about privacy ✅ Smart home device owners ✅ Online shoppers ✅ Social media users ✅ Literally everyone with any digital presence

    25 min
  7. Protect Yourself in 2026: Cybersecurity Threats Exposed - Part Two

    JAN 17

    Protect Yourself in 2026: Cybersecurity Threats Exposed - Part Two

    Your data has been breached. Your devices are vulnerable. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself in 2026. With massive breaches hitting wireless carriers, hospitals, retailers, and smart home devices, no consumer is safe. In Part 1 of our comprehensive cybersecurity series, we expose the biggest threats facing regular people in 2026 and explain exactly how these attacks work. ⚠️ What You'll Learn in Part 2: Starts at 3:40 Social engineering & AI-powered phishing Deepfake voice and video scams Password security & password managers Two-factor authentication explained Mobile device security Email & financial account protection 💡 This Series is For: Anyone with a phone, email, bank account, smart devices, or online presence - which means everyone. 📺 Coming in Part 3: Social media security & privacy Protecting children & elderly family members Backup & recovery strategies 30-day security action plan What to do when you're breached Emerging threats on the horizon 🔑 Key Threats Covered: Wireless Carrier Breaches: ⚠️ T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon repeatedly compromised ⚠️ Customer data exposed: names, addresses, SSNs, call logs ⚠️ SIM swapping attacks can hijack your phone number ⚠️ Location tracking through carrier data ✅ Defense: Account PINs, SIM locks, and verify all communications Healthcare Data Breaches: ⚠️ Medical records worth $1,000 vs $5 for credit cards ⚠️ Hospitals run outdated, vulnerable systems ⚠️ Data used for insurance fraud, identity theft, blackmail ⚠️ Medical identity theft affects future care ✅ Defense: Monitor EOB statements, review medical records, strong portal passwords Retail & Merchant Breaches: ⚠️ Point-of-sale malware stealing card data ⚠️ E-commerce database breaches ⚠️ Formjacking/Magecart attacks on checkout pages ⚠️ Millions of payment cards exposed annually ✅ Defense: Credit over debit, virtual cards, digital wallets, daily monitoring Smart Device Vulnerabilities: ⚠️ Default passwords never changed ⚠️ Cameras, speakers, locks compromised for surveillance ⚠️ Smart devices as network entry points ⚠️ Manufacturers prioritize features over security ✅ Defense: Change defaults, separate IoT network, research before buying 📊 Threat Statistics: 3,000+ data breaches publicly disclosed in 2025 Billions of people affected by breaches annually $1,100 average cost of identity theft to victims 200 hours to resolve identity theft $1,000 value of medical records on dark web Hundreds of millions exposed in carrier breaches 🚨 Six Major Threat Categories: Credential Theft & Account Takeover Stolen passwords used across multiple sites Phishing attacks trick you into giving credentials Data breaches expose login information Financial FraudCredit card theft and unauthorized charges Bank account compromise Cryptocurrency theft Fraudulent transactionsIdentity Theft Opening accounts in your nameTaking out loans and credit cards Filing fake tax returns Committing crimes using your identity Ransomware & Data Hostage Files encrypted and held for ransom Data stolen and threatened with publication Personal photos and documents compromised Privacy Violations & Stalking Location tracking through devices Spyware on phones (domestic abuse) Unauthorized camera/microphone access Harassment through stolen information IoT Device Compromise Smart home cameras accessed for surveillance Smart locks bypassed for break-ins Devices used to spy or as network entry points Baby monitors hijacked for harassment 🎯 Who Should Watch This: ✅ Anyone who uses a smartphone ✅ People with bank accounts or credit cards ✅ Parents protecting children online ✅ Adult children with elderly parents ✅ Small business owners ✅ Remote workers ✅ Healthcare patients concerned about privacy ✅ Smart home device owners ✅ Online shoppers ✅ Social media users ✅ Literally everyone with any digital presence

    19 min
  8. Protect Yourself in 2026: Cybersecurity Threats Exposed - Part One

    JAN 16

    Protect Yourself in 2026: Cybersecurity Threats Exposed - Part One

    Your data has been breached. Your devices are vulnerable. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself in 2026. With massive breaches hitting wireless carriers, hospitals, retailers, and smart home devices, no consumer is safe. In Part 1 of our comprehensive cybersecurity series, we expose the biggest threats facing regular people in 2026 and explain exactly how these attacks work. ⚠️ What You'll Learn in Part 1: The current threat landscape - why 2026 is the most dangerous year yet6 major threat categories targeting consumers Wireless carrier breaches: How your phone data is exposed Healthcare data breaches: Why medical records sell for $1,000 each Retail and merchant compromises: Your payment data at risk Smart home device vulnerabilities: IoT security nightmares Real-world breach scenarios and their impact on you 💡 This Series is For: Anyone with a phone, email, bank account, smart devices, or online presence - which means everyone. 📺 Coming in Part 2:Social engineering & AI-powered phishing Deepfake voice and video scams Password security & password managers Two-factor authentication explained Mobile device security Email & financial account protection 📺 Coming in Part 3: Social media security & privacy Protecting children & elderly family members Backup & recovery strategies 30-day security action plan What to do when you're breached Emerging threats on the horizon 🔑 Key Threats Covered:Wireless Carrier Breaches: ⚠️ T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon repeatedly compromised ⚠️ Customer data exposed: names, addresses, SSNs, call logs ⚠️ SIM swapping attacks can hijack your phone number ⚠️ Location tracking through carrier data ✅ Defense: Account PINs, SIM locks, verify all communications Healthcare Data Breaches: ⚠️ Medical records worth $1,000 vs $5 for credit cards ⚠️ Hospitals run outdated, vulnerable systems ⚠️ Data used for insurance fraud, identity theft, blackmail ⚠️ Medical identity theft affects future care ✅ Defense: Monitor EOB statements, review medical records, strong portal passwords Retail & Merchant Breaches: ⚠️ Point-of-sale malware stealing card data ⚠️ E-commerce database breaches ⚠️ Formjacking/Magecart attacks on checkout pages ⚠️ Millions of payment cards exposed annually ✅ Defense: Credit over debit, virtual cards, digital wallets, daily monitoring Smart Device Vulnerabilities: ⚠️ Default passwords never changed ⚠️ Cameras, speakers, locks compromised for surveillance ⚠️ Smart devices as network entry points ⚠️ Manufacturers prioritize features over security ✅ Defense: Change defaults, separate IoT network, research before buying 📊 Threat Statistics: 3,000+ data breaches publicly disclosed in 2025 Billions of people affected by breaches annually $1,100 average cost of identity theft to victims 200 hours to resolve identity theft $1,000 value of medical records on dark web Hundreds of millions exposed in carrier breaches 🚨 Six Major Threat Categories: Credential Theft & Account Takeover Stolen passwords used across multiple sites Phishing attacks trick you into giving credentials Data breaches expose login information Financial Fraud Credit card theft and unauthorized charges Bank account compromise Cryptocurrency theft Fraudulent transactions Identity Theft Opening accounts in your name Taking out loans and credit cards Filing fake tax returns Committing crimes using your identity Ransomware & Data Hostage Files encrypted and held for ransom Data stolen and threatened with publication Personal photos and documents compromised IoT Device Compromise Smart home cameras accessed for surveillance Smart locks bypassed for break-ins Devices used to spy or as network entry points Baby monitors hijacked for harassment 💰 Why Your Data is Valuable: Medical Records: $1,000Contains SSN, insurance, medical history Used for insurance fraud, Rx drugs, identity theft Social Security Number: $100-200 Opens credit accounts, loans, employment fraud Lifetime identifier that can't be changed

    19 min
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One podcast keeps IT pros ahead of career-ending surprises. You're in cybersecurity, networking, or IT leadership. You know the feeling—scrambling to explain a breach, outage, or AI disruption you should have seen coming. TechnicallyU give you a 20-minute or more weekly briefing that makes you the smartest person in every meeting. What we actually cover: Why your MFA isn't protecting you like you think AI tools that will replace jobs vs. ones that will save them Cloud architecture mistakes costing companies millions Your competitors are already listening. New episodes every Thursday

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