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Cut the $hIT

Cut the $hIT

Written by: Plow Networks
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 Technology is an important aspect of most businesses today, but the industry itself comes with many nuances that make it hard to navigate for many. You don’t need to be an IT expert, though, to join Chief Operating Officer of Plow Networks Bryan Link as he cuts through the bull$hIT of the IT industry, through personal experiences and interviews with relevant business leaders. Each episode contains powerful insights and a few laughs that bring transparency and authenticity to a seemingly broken industry.Copyright © 2021 Plow, LLC All rights reserved. Economics
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  • Cybersecurity Made Simple

    Cybersecurity Made Simple
    Dec 2 2025

    We’re wrapping up the year with a special re-release featuring Mike Paez, Fortinet technical trainer and the “Bill Nye of Cybersecurity.” In this listener favorite, Mike shares his path from sales to sales engineering to becoming a standout educator whose creative videos are transforming how people learn about cybersecurity.

    As we close out the season, we’re taking a break to gear up for Season 2, returning in spring 2026. Enjoy this highlight episode, and thanks for riding with us this year.

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  • How Identity-Based Security Is Changing Cyber Defense

    How Identity-Based Security Is Changing Cyber Defense
    Nov 4 2025

    In this re-release, we sit down in Nashville with MacKenzie Brown, VP of Security at Blackpoint Cyber, to talk about how Identity-Based Security is changing the game for organizations of all sizes.

    MacKenzie shares her journey from working in IT at Microsoft to leading cybersecurity initiatives at Blackpoint, offering an inside look at what it’s like to grow and lead in this fast-moving industry. As a woman in tech, she brings a unique and inspiring perspective on navigating the cybersecurity world and where she sees it headed next.

    Whether you’re in IT, cybersecurity, or just love hearing real conversations about leadership and innovation, this is an episode worth revisiting.

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  • Cybersecurity Isn’t a Tech Problem, It’s a People Problem

    Cybersecurity Isn’t a Tech Problem, It’s a People Problem
    Oct 7 2025

    This week we are resharing one of our favorite cybersecurity episodes featuring Scott Augenbaum, a renowned cybersecurity expert with over 30 years of experience, including 15 years as a Supervisory Special Agent with the FBI focused on cybercrime and counterintelligence.

    Now an author, speaker, and advocate for cyber awareness, Scott shares eye-opening insights on:

    • Why cybersecurity threats keep getting worse despite billions in spending
    • The critical human element we’re ignoring
    • Real-world stories from his time in the FBI
    • What businesses and individuals really need to focus on to stay safe

    If you think technology alone can protect you, this episode will change your perspective.

    Don’t miss this deep dive into the real-world failures and future of cybersecurity.

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    55 mins
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