Off the Wire: A Play by Play on Cybersecurity and Technology Issues
Episodes
Why OT Monitoring Is Now a Necessity (Tools, Baselines, and Incident Response): OT Security Part 4
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
OT Security Part 4: Why OT Monitoring Is Now a Necessity (Tools, Baselines, and Incident Response) In this Off the Wire episode, Tanner and Anthony wr...
Managing Third-Party Remote Access: Tools, Risks, and Practical Tips (Off the Wire Part 3)
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Managing Third-Party Remote Access: Tools, Risks, and Practical Tips (Off the Wire Part 3) In part three of Off the Wire’s four-part miniseries, the...
Securing the Browser to Protect IT and OT Networks: Part 2 in OT Mini Series
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
OT Security Miniseries: Securing the Browser to Protect IT and OT Networks In this Off the Wire Podcast OT miniseries episode based on the Dragos OT r...
Email Protection for OT Security: Stop Impersonation, Phishing, and Inbox Threats (Series Part 1)
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Email Protection for OT Security: Stop Impersonation, Phishing, and Inbox Threats (Series Part 1) In this Off the Wire Podcast episode (part 1 of a fo...
2026 Dragos OT Report: Foreign Adversaries Inside Utility Networks + How to Protect Your OT Environment
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
2026 Dragos OT Report: Foreign Adversaries Inside Utility Networks + How to Protect Your OT Environment In this Off The Wire episode, Anthony and Tann...
Cut IT Spending Without Sacrificing Security or Performance
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cost-Saving Strategies for IT: Reports vs Alerts & Beyond | Off the Wire Podcast In this episode of Off the Wire Podcast, we dive deep into effect...
Preparing for the Storm: Effective Risk Management & Crisis Planning
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preparing for the Storm: Effective Risk Management & Crisis Planning In this episode of 'Off the Wire,' join Hosts Anthony and Tanner as they disc...
Effective Communication: Key Tips for IT and End Users
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Effective Communication: Key Tips for IT and End Users In this episode of Off The Wire, we dive into the challenges and solutions for effective commun...
Backups, Zero Trust, Mental Health: 5 Changes We Made For Real
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Off The Wire: Reflecting on Cybersecurity and Organizational Implementations In this episode of 'Off The Wire,' hosts Anthony and Tanner reflect on pa...
Top 5 Reasons Why Software Projects Fail and How to Avoid Them
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Top 5 Reasons Why Software Projects Fail and How to Avoid Them | Off the Wire Podcast In this episode of Off the Wire, hosts Tanner and Anthony dive i...
Marketing IT: Making Your Departments Value Known
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing IT: Making Your Department's Value Known In this episode, Tanner and Anthony discuss the challenges IT departments face in communicating the...
Tech, Trust, and Teamwork: Lessons from a Local Government Leader
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Empowering Communities: The Impact of Excellent Local Government Leadership Join us in this episode of Off the Wire as we interview Glenn Hasteadt, a ...
If Attackers Built Your Security Plan
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Off the Wire Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of cybersecurity from an offensive standpoint. We sit down with...
Teaching Cyber Without Fear: Lindsey Mote on Making Security Click for Everyone
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meeting People Where They Are: A Cybersecurity Journey with Lindsay Join us in this insightful episode of the Off the Wire podcast as we welcome Linds...
E50 - Beyond the Sales Pitch: Evaluating Tech Products and Preparing for 2026
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond the Sales Pitch: Evaluating Tech Products and Preparing for 2026 In this episode, join Anthony and Tanner as they share their experiences and i...
E49 - Rising through the Ranks!
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlocking Career Advancement: The Subtle Secrets to Getting Noticed In this episode of 'Off The Wire,' hosts Anthony and his colleague discuss critica...
E48 - The Vendor Dating Game: How to Find Your Perfect Match
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Finding the Perfect Vendor: Navigating IT Vendor Relationships Welcome to Off The Wire, the podcast that helps you curb your cybersecurity risk and ta...
E47 - Embracing AI in the Cooperative Sector: Insights and Strategies
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Embracing AI in the Cooperative Sector: Insights and Strategies Join Tanner Greer, Chief Technology Officer at Blue Ridge Energy, and Anthony Kent fro...
E46 - Top 5 IT Policies
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Top 5 Cybersecurity Policies Vital for IT Departments | Off The Wire Podcast Join Tanner and Anthony, seasoned IT executives with over 35 years of exp...
E45 - Unlocking the Power of Low-Code Development with Adam W.
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlocking the Power of Low-Code Development with Adam W. In this episode of Off the Wire, hosts Tanner and Anthony are joined by Adam W., a Senior Wor...
E44 - Building Cyber Resilience Through Microsegmentation & Zero Trust
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Deep Dive into Microsegmentation for Cybersecurity Welcome to Off The Wire, the podcast that helps you curb your cybersecurity risk and tackle technol...
E43 - Are AI Jobs the FUTURE of Work or a Threat to Human Employment?
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI's Impact on Jobs & Cybersecurity: Off The Wire Podcast Special Edition In this special edition of Off The Wire, IT executives Tanner and Anthon...
E42 – Breaking Up with 'One-and-Done' Tech Training
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mastering IT Training: Best Practices and Pitfalls | Off The Wire Podcast Welcome to Off The Wire, the podcast that helps you curb your cybersecurity ...
E41 - Mastering System Monitoring: Essential Techniques and Tools
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mastering System Monitoring: Essential Techniques and Tools | Off The Wire Podcast Welcome back to Off The Wire Podcast! Join Tanner and Anthony, IT e...
E40 - Unpacking the 2025 Verizon DBIR Report: Key Cybersecurity Insights for SMBs
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unpacking the 2025 Verizon DBIR Report: Key Cybersecurity Insights for SMBs Welcome back to Off The Wire! In this episode, hosts Tanner and Anthony di...
E39 - Can you hear me now? The changing role of communication in the workplace
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the Phone Call Dead? Office Communications in Modern Workspaces In this episode of 'Off the Wire,' IT executives Tanner and Anthony dive into the e...
E38 – Stop Shadow IT with one easy trick!
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shadow IT: Identifying and Managing Unauthorized Technology Use In this episode of 'Off the Wire,' Tanner and Anthony discuss 'Shadow IT' and its impl...
E37 - How to Choose the Right Vendor for Your Business (Tips & Tricks)
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mastering Technology Evaluations: Insights for IT Executives In this episode of 'Off The Wire,' IT executives Tanner and Anthony delve into the intric...
E36 - IT Strategic Tech Planning: Communicating with Leadership Effectively
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mastering Strategic Tech Planning: Communicating with Leadership Effectively In this episode of 'Off the Wire,' we dive deep into the essential topic ...
E35 - Mastering IT Project Management: Tips and Tools for Success
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mastering IT Project Management: Tips and Tools for Success Welcome to Off the Wire, the podcast dedicated to helping you manage cybersecurity risks a...
E34 - The Human Side of Cybersecurity: Building a Resilient Security Culture with Fletus Poston
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Building a Lasting Security Culture in Your Organization In this episode, hosts Tanner and Anthony, sit down with special guest Fletus Poston, a senio...
E33 - Hackers Love OT - Here's How to Keep Them Out!
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Protecting Operational Technology Systems: Tips, Tricks, and Insights In this episode of Off the Wire, Tanner and Anthony dive deep into the world of ...
E32 - Our Rules for Hardware Purchases: How We Pick Tech!
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Off the Wire: Exploring Tech Hardware Refreshes and Efficient Setups Join Anthony and Tanner in this insightful episode of Off the Wire as they discus...
E31- Should I stay or should I go......away from Vmware?
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
VMware vs. Nutanix: Making the Right Virtualization Choice for Your Business In this episode of 'Off the Wire,' we dive into a major decision facing b...
E30 - From AI to Zero Trust: 2024's Tech Advances and What is Just Around the Bend in 2025
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Off The Wire: 2024 Tech and Cybersecurity Year in Review & 2025 Predictions In this episode of Off The Wire, hosts Anthony and Tanner cover a deta...
E29 - IT Security Alerts: What You NEED to Know
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Critical Alerts in Cybersecurity: Best Practices to Avoid Alert Fatigue | Off The Wire Podcast Welcome to Off The Wire, the podcast that helps you cur...
E28 - Microsoft 365 Secrets Unlocked: IT Pro Tips for 2024!
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mastering Microsoft 365: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices In Episode 28 of the 'Off the Wire' podcast, hosts Tanner and Anthony delve into Microsoft 3...
E27 - Cloud Dreams vs On-Prem Realities – How to determine what's best?
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cloud Dreams vs. On-Prem Realities | Episode 27 In this episode of 'Off The Wire,' hosts Anthony and Tanner tackle the ongoing debate between cloud an...
E26 - Tech Support or Customer Support? IT’s Both!
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mastering Customer Service in IT: Strategies and Best Practices In this episode, we dive into the importance of customer service within IT departments...
E25 - Clean Up Your Act: Boosting Security Through Account Hygiene
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this comprehensive episode, we explore critical aspects of managing IT security, focusing on Active Directory audits, password hygiene, and privile...
E24 - Lessons from Hurricane Helene: Enhancing Resilience and Preparedness
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Crisis Management: Lessons from Hurricane Helene In this episode of Off the Wire, hosts Anthony and Tanner discuss the impact of Hurricane Helene on r...
E23 – The Science and Art of an IT Budget
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 23 of Off The Wire, Tanner and Anthony, two seasoned IT executives, delve into IT budgeting. They discuss their experiences, tips, and stra...
E:22 - ChatGPT: The Newest Member of Your Cyber Team
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Integrating ChatGPT: Your Newest Cyber Team Member In this episode of 'Off the Wire,' Anthony and Tanner explore the impact of ChatGPT on the cybersec...
E21 - One Password to Rule Them All: The Case for Password Managers in the Enterprise
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
- Hosts: Anthony and Tanner, IT executives with 35 years of combined experience. - Episode Title: One Password to Rule Them All: The Case for Password...
Bonus E3 - The Patrick Kelley Story: Resilience, Redemption, and the Road to Cybersecurity Excellence!
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**Introduction** - **Welcome Back:** Recap of the podcast’s focus on cybersecurity risk and technology challenges. - **Hosts’ Background:** Brief ...
E20 - Guardians of the Email Galaxy: DKIM, SPF & DMARC
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tools Referenced: Â Free SPF/DKIM/DMARC analyzer tools for DMARC setup - DMARCLY Â Learn and Test DMARC (learndmarc.com) Â DMARC Check Tool - Domai...
E19 - Low-Cost, High-Impact Cybersecurity Investments
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Outline: "Off the Wire" Episode Intro: Welcome back to "Off the Wire," the podcast helping you curb cybersecurity risks and tackle technology ...
Bonus E2 – CrowdStrike Crisis: An IT Nightmare Unfolds
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Introduction: Â - Welcome back to a bonus episode of Off the Wire. - Highlight of the week: a bad patch pushed out by CrowdStrike caused worldwide ou...
E18 – Building a Secure Network with the Zero Trust Blueprint
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Introduction: Host Introduction: Tanner Greer and Anthony Kent, two IT executives with 35 years of combined experience in the IT field, specializing i...
E17 – Talent Tetris: Finding, Hiring, and Keeping the Pieces for a Perfect Team
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Introduction Welcome to the Show: Greet listeners and introduce the podcast name. Briefly describe the purpose of the podcast and what listeners can ...
E16 – IRPs: Why They Are Critical
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Episode Show Notes: Importance of Incident Response Plans (IRPs)Â Episode Highlights:Â Rising Cybersecurity Threats:Discussing the increasin...
Bonus E1 – Brian Williams with Rubrik: Unveiling the Power of Immutable Backup Solutions and Essential Practices
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
## Off The Wire Podcast Show Notes ### Episode: Backups and Data Recovery with Brian Williams from Rubrik **Guest:** Brian Williams, Rubrik **Location...
E15 – Are you next year's statistic? Dissecting the Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**Podcast Episode Summary: Off the Wire - Cybersecurity Insights from the Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report** **Hosts:** Anthony Kent and...
E14 – What Your End Users Do at Home!
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
## Off the Wire Podcast Show Notes ### Episode Summary Welcome to the Off the Wire podcast, your go-to source for insights into the fast-paced world o...
E13 – CIS Membership: Why Aren't You a Member Yet?
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as we delve into the world of cybersecurity with the Center for Internet Security (CIS). As a community-driven nonprofit, CIS ...
E12 – Remote Access Solutions: Are they a requirement or do they bring a new risk to your environment.
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 12 of our podcast series, we delve into the world of cybersecurity, focusing on the benefits and drawbacks of implementing vendor access s...
E11 – 10 Lessons from Safeguarding a DoD Network
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the fundamental practices necessary for safeguarding your organization's digital infrastructure. Join us as we expl...
E10 – In the future will the IT Manager role be obsolete?
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary of Podcast Notes: Introduction: - The podcast welcomes listeners with a brief introduction to the episode. - The episode overview discusses th...
E9 – Is this the end of VMWare?
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has created uncertainty among many, leading some to explore alternatives. Broadcom has shifted from perpetual licensi...
E8 – To EDR or Not to EDR: A Clash of Views in OT Security
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of our insightful podcast series, we tackled a hot-button issue in the realm of Operational Technology (OT) security: the role o...
E7 – Introducing KIKrr and the HACKERverse (Sponsored)
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the inspiring journey of KIKrr's co-founders, Mariana Padilla and Craig Ellrod, in Episode 7 of the Off the Wire podcast, "Introducing KIKrr ...
E6 – Navigating the Cyber Storm: Lessons Learned from DMEA
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In November 2021, Delta-Montrose Electric Association faced a cyber-attack that tested their limits. Now, hear the gripping behind-the-scenes story i...
E5 – Guest Interview: Eric Braxton
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of “Off the Wire,” Anthony and Jon sit down with Eric Braxton, a award-winning leader in the cybersecurity field, spe...
E4 – The ChatGPT Dilemma – Integration or Regulation?
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the intricacies of ChatGPT and its impact on the cooperative workplace. We weigh the pros and cons of...
E3 – Geoblocking: Is It the Iron Mike Tyson or Justin Bieber of Data Protection?
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Highlights: Defining Geoblocking: Learn about the mechanisms that allow for regional blocking and how it can be applied in real-world sett...
E2 – Passwords: Change ’em or Keep ’em?
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this riveting episode of Off the Wire, hosts Jon Watkins and Anthony Kent delve into the controversial world of password rotation—should you chan...
E1 – Phish or Foe?
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
️ Exciting News: Off the Wire Podcast is LIVE! ️ We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new podcast, Off the Wire, hosted by Jon W...