The IT Woodworker Podcast
I am targeting a market of IT professionals who enjoy woodworking as a hobby. Providing information around information technology topics like cyber security, cyber crime, and a few woodworking projects
Episodes
37 episodes
The Evolution and Future of Digital Extortion
In the final episode of “Inside the Mind of a Ransomware Operator,” Chris and Nick look ahead to the next decade of cybercrime.What happens when ransomware goes fully autonomous?AI that picks the most valuable files… then negotiates...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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23:20
The Human Cost of Ransomware
In this episode, we explore the hidden human cost of major cyber incidents—the stress on IT teams, the disruption to patient care, the executives forced into impossible decisions, and the ripple effects felt by everyday people who rely on criti...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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17:06
Behind the Digital Curtain of Cyber Crime
True Cyber Crimes – Episode 3: Behind the Digital CurtainDive deep into the shadowy engine rooms of modern ransomware. In this episode, Chris and Nick pull back the veil on the highly sophisticated malware that powers today’s atta...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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14:31
23 and Me Data Breach
🎙️ Welcome to True Cyber Crimes, the podcast where digital dangers meet real-world consequences. In today’s episode, we’re decoding the headline-making data breach at 23andMe—the genetic testing company trusted by millions to guard their most p...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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17:45
Change Health Cyber Attack
In this episode of Cracks in the Digital Fortress, we dive into the largest ransomware attack to ever hit the U.S. healthcare system: the Change Healthcare cyber breach. Billions of dollars in medical claims were halted, prescriptions were dela...
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16:33
MGM Grand 2025 Cyber Breach
🎙️ Podcast Intro – "High Stakes Hack: The MGM Grand Cyber Breach"Welcome to True Cyber Crimes — because in the digital world, every click can crack a fortress."It started like any other night in Las Vegas — bright lights, blackjack ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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22:45
Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack
In this gripping episode of True Cyber Crimes, we dive into one of the most disruptive cyberattacks in U.S. history—the Colonial Pipeline ransomware breach. What started as a single compromised password spiraled into a full-blown national emerg...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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21:11
Episode 2 "The Operational Blueprint"
Join cybersecurity experts Chris and Nick as they dissect the sophisticated, multi-stage operations behind modern ransomware attacks. Moving beyond the "why" of cybercrime, this episode explores the meticulous "how" - revealing ransomware as a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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14:51
Allure of the Dark Web
True Cyber Crimes - Episode: "Behind the Digital Curtain"Go beyond the headlines and dive deep into the sophisticated world of modern ransomware operations. Hosts Chris and Nick expose the cutting-edge technical wizardry behind today's malw...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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25:53
Part 5 of Chat gpt/ai
AI and ML stand as pivotal technologies reshaping industries, yet how do they facilitate business operations and what pitfalls do they entail? Tune in as technologists Lee Grant and Nick Santilli delve into the transformative potential and inhe...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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43:42
Chat GPT 4
Join technologists Lee Grant and Nick Santilli as we discuss some hot topics around AI.- What is AI powered?- Is AI truly impartial or does it take on the prejudices of its cre...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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48:00
Fraud Case
Local law enforcement collaborates with various agencies and jurisdictions to conduct a reverse scam operation targeting online predators. Justice is served as a small-scale operation involving foreign nationals exploiting elderly Americans is ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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27:35
Chat GPT 3
Join Lee Grant, Nick Santilli, and Chris Kousoulas as they discuss the changes and updates around AI and Chat GPT over the last 120 days since they last spoke.
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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32:17
Hyper-Converged Infrastructure
Join Brian Gebhardt and Chris Kousoulas as this discuss HCI, what is it, and what are the advantages over 3 tier architecture.
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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41:08
Chat GPT 2
Join Lee Grant, Nick Santilli, and Chris Kousoulas as they discuss the changes and updates around AI and Chat GPT over the last 90 days.questions@theitwoodworker.com
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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43:22
Diversity and Inclusion (Women in CISO Roles -Executive Roles)
Join Katie McCullough and Chris Kousoulas as they discuss the benefits of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.Custom IT Solutions & Services | OneNeck
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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28:04
AI and Cyber Security
Join Katie McCullough and Chris Kousoulas as they discuss AI and it’s affects on Cyber Security Custom IT Solutions & Services | OneNeckAbout Pan...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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21:10
Building Cyber Resilience
Join Katie McCullough and Chris Kousoulas as they discuss Cyber Resilience.· What is it?· Why is it important?· Testing your DR plan?·&nbs...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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23:10
Increasing Population Health During Covid with the Assistance of GIS Technology
Join Chris Kousoulas and Zac Swingen, Lead GIS Coordinator at the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management, while they discuss how Milwaukee County used GIS technology to identify at-risk residents and provide them Covid vaccinations dur...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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31:16
Chat GPT
Join Nick Santilli, Lee Grant, and Chris Kousoulas as we discuss ChatGPT and what it means for our society. How can we leverage it to be more productive and what can the bad actors do with it.Custom IT...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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43:18
Cloud Security vs. On-Prem Security
Join Katie McCullough and Chris Kousoulas as they discuss security considerations between cloud and on-prem. Custom IT Solutions & Services | OneNeck
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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20:35
Compliance and Security
Join Katie McCullough and Chris Kousoulas as they discuss the importance of Compliance and Security when evaluating third party providers.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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20:48
The Importance of Data Modernization
Join Chris Kousoulas and Principal Application Architect, Lee Grant, as they discuss Data Modernization, what is it, why is it important, and examples of successful projects.Custom IT Solutions & S...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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35:44