The Lighthouse IT Podcast

Lighthouse IT Solutions

Take a listen to the #LighthouseITPodcast every other week as we discuss both cybersecurity and digital marketing news! It's time to stop dreaming IT. Let's start doing IT. #GetLITS

  1. FEB 6

    Why Are Computers Suddenly So Expensive? And What SMBs Can Do About It

    The Lighthouse IT Podcast - February 6th, 2026 Welcome back to an exciting new season of the Lighthouse IT Solutions podcast! As we embark on this journey, we bring with us a series of changes and insights into the ever-evolving landscape of technology. Dive into the transformations in our podcast format, the technology trends shaping the industry, and how you can prepare for the inevitable shifts in the market. (Like why your tech is pricier than ever!) Don't miss out on our discussions and more! https://hub.lighthousesol.com/blog/lighthouse-podcast-2/why-are-computers-suddenly-so-expensive-and-what-smbs-can-do-about-it-452

    39 min

  2. 12/26/2025

    The Lighthouse IT Solutions Podcast 2025 Year-in-Review!

    The Lighthouse IT Podcast - December 26th, 2025 In this final 2025 episode of the Lighthouse IT Solutions Podcast, Matt and Griff reflect on the year. They break down the biggest tech stories, security shocks, and industry shifts that shaped the year, and what they mean to us, our clients, and business owners in general, heading into 2026. Highlights we cover: Valve’s 2026 “Trinity” vision: Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam FrameThe Louvre Heist and securityMajor outages like AWS and CloudflareDoomscrolling Sora 2 and the state of AI-generated mediaHow Google wasn’t forced to sell ChromeAI bot traffic surpassing human web useThe end of AOL dial-upInstagram content became indexable23andMe’s bankruptcy and data privacy implicationsMicrosoft’s 50th anniversaryNintendo Switch 2 launchSkype shutting downThe return of Pebble OS and watches (Repebble)UnitedHealth’s breach that impacted 100M peopleDeepSeek’s open-source R1 modelWindows 10 reached End-of-LifeSlate Auto trucks coming in 2026Odoo today and what Odoo v19 will doHatz AI, our secure AI chat platformzTech joining Lighthouse IT SolutionsDon't miss out on these interesting discussions and more! Read the full show notes over at: https://hub.lighthousesol.com/blog/lighthouse-podcast-2/the-lighthouse-it-solutions-podcast-2025-year-in-review-450

    56 min

  3. 12/12/2025

    Valve’s 2026 Trinity, Opus 4.5, AI Inventors, and the AI Spy Game

    The Lighthouse IT Podcast - December 12th, 2025 This week, Matt and Griff cover: 🧊 Valve's Gaming Trinity: Frame, Machine, and Controller Walk Into 2026 📝 AI Can Invent, But Humans Get the Patents (And the Lawsuits) 🤖 Anthropic's Opus 4.5: Smarter, Cheaper, and More Effort-Conscious 💻 Anthropic Disrupts First Fully AI‑Orchestrated, China‑Linked Cyber‑Espionage Campaign Don't miss out on these interesting discussions and more! Read the full show notes over at: ⁠https://hub.lighthousesol.com/blog/lighthouse-podcast-2/valves-2026-trinity-opus-4-5-ai-inventors-and-the-ai-spy-game-449

    50 min

  4. 11/26/2025 · BONUS

    State of Lighthouse Address - 2025

    Join us for our annual end-of-the-year address where we dive into the latest advancements and initiatives at Lighthouse IT Solutions, as well as what the future holds. This session covers changes in digital presence, AI applications, operational automation, enhanced IT security measures, and a new face in the company. Key topics include the transition from SSL VPNs to Zero Trust solutions, SEO and AI's impact on marketing, navigating new business intelligence platforms, maximizing return on digital investments, and the strategic merger with zTech IT Solutions. Connect with our team to learn how these innovations can drive growth and efficiency in your business! 🔗Learn more: https://hub.lighthousesol.com/blog/lighthouse-blog-1/state-of-lighthouse-address-2025-448 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:57 Digital Presence Insights with Griffin via Momentum 03:20 The Importance of User Experience in SEO 05:21 Maximizing Digital Presence ROI 10:26 Flexible Business Solutions 16:12 Business Automation with Mark via Navigate 17:13 AI and Business Intelligence 19:59 Leveraging AI for Business Efficiency 23:50 Enhancing Client Support with AI 25:25 AI Summit and Client Engagement 26:35 Security & IT Management Insights with Laif via Harmony 27:06 Future of Remote Access and Security 30:19 Leveraging AI for Ticket Management 34:11 Open Source Solutions and Refurbished Computers 38:32 Upcoming Pricing Changes 42:43 Welcoming zTech IT Solutions 50:05 Conclusion and Future Outlook

    51 min

  5. 11/14/2025

    Louvre Heist, SonicWall Breach, AI Dumber on Mondays, & Pinterest's Purpose

    The Lighthouse IT Podcast - November 14th, 2025This week, Matt and Griff cover: 🔐 Password = “LOUVRE” ☠️ SonicWall Breach: Mandiant Confirms State-Sponsored Attack 💸 Nvidia Breaks Records: First $5 Trillion Company 🤖 Is AI Dumber on Mondays? 🤐 Your ChatGPT Prompts Are Showing in Google Search Console 🔎 AI Training on Google Search Results Featuring Reddit 🗺️ Apple Maps Ads Coming in 2026 📍 Pinterest CEO Making Social Media That Doesn't Make You Hate Yourself Don't miss out on these interesting discussions and more! Read the full show notes over at: https://hub.lighthousesol.com/blog/lighthouse-podcast-2/louvre-heist-sonicwall-breach-ai-dumber-on-mondays-pinterest-s-purpose-445 00:00 Post-Halloween Movie Talk 00:48 Spoiler Alert: Movie Ending Discussion 08:10 Competitive Eating and Joey Chestnut 09:57 Cybersecurity Failures at the Louvre 14:00 SonicWall Breach and State-Sponsored Attacks 17:35 Nvidia's $5 Trillion Milestone 18:26 AI Performance Conspiracy Theories 20:49 Secretly Switching to Cheaper Models 21:02 ChatGPT Issues and Google Search Console 22:15 Reddit's Lawsuit Against Data Scraping 23:43 Apple Maps Ads 27:26 Pinterest's Appeal to Gen Z 31:09 The Rise of Sora and AI Content 36:11 State of Lighthouse and Future Plans

    40 min

  6. 10/31/2025

    AWS Outage, Redis Red Alert, Claude Skills, AI Browser, & Reels First

    The Lighthouse IT Podcast - October 31st, 2025 This week, Matt and Griff cover: 📉 #AWS US-East-1 outage disrupted major services 🛏️ Eight Sleep smartbeds malfunctioned during AWS outage 🌐 #OpenAI launches #ChatGPT Atlas browser, starting the AI browser wars 💼 Meta revives job listings in Facebook, but within Marketplace 💬 Meta to shut down Messenger desktop app Dec 15th 📱 Instagram UI shifts to prioritize Reels ☠️ Critical #Redis vulnerability CVE 10.0 via Malicious Lua scripts 🤖 Anthropic introduces #ClaudeSkills, potentially more adaptable than MCP for custom automation Don't miss out on these interesting discussions and more! Read the full show notes over at: https://hub.lighthousesol.com/blog/lighthouse-podcast-2/aws-outage-redis-red-alert-claude-skills-ai-browser-reels-first-444

    41 min

  7. 10/17/2025

    Doomscrolling Sora 2, Discord Hack, Palo Alto Scans, & InfoSec Burnout

    The Lighthouse IT Podcast - October 17th, 2025 This week, Matt and Griff cover: 🤖 #OpenAI’s launch of #Sora2, a new #AI video platform that’s already topping the App Store charts and blurring the line between content creation and social media. ☠️ A potential zero-day threat brewing for #PaloAltoNetworks. 🤳 #Discord’s first major age-verification data breach and what it means for third-party security. 🙃 The growing #InfoSec burnout across the industry. 🌐 They also unpack public trust issues with AI-generated search results. Don't miss out on these interesting discussions and more! Read the full show notes over at: https://hub.lighthousesol.com/blog/lighthouse-podcast-2/doomscrolling-sora-2-discord-hack-palo-alto-scans-infosec-burnout-440

    40 min

  8. 10/03/2025

    Jaguar Land Rover Hack, SpamGPT, No Chrome Sale, & Mischief Marketing

    The Lighthouse IT Podcast - October 3rd, 2025 This week, Matt and Griff cover a range of topics, including Jaguar Land Rover's recent £1.5 billion loan to recover from a cyber attack, the emergence of Spam GPT, GPT's interaction with online shopping, and upcoming features like Chat GPT Pulse. We also touch on the ongoing legal battles of tech giants like Google and TikTok, and delve into some clever guerrilla marketing tactics employed by major brands. Tune in for engaging conversations and notable insights as we kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Don't miss out on these interesting discussions and more! Read the full show notes over at: https://hub.lighthousesol.com/blog/lighthouse-podcast-2/jaguar-land-rover-hack-spamgpt-no-chrome-sale-mischief-marketing-438

    29 min
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Take a listen to the #LighthouseITPodcast every other week as we discuss both cybersecurity and digital marketing news! It's time to stop dreaming IT. Let's start doing IT. #GetLITS

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  • Creator
    Lighthouse IT Solutions
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    143
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    © Lighthouse IT Solutions
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