Surviving a Cardiac Event: Biometric Data and the Risks Nobody Talks About
What if the device keeping you alive was also a cybersecurity vulnerability? That’s not a hypothetical — it’s Victor Barge’s reality. In this episode of The Audit, IT Audit Labs’ Global Delivery Director Victor Barge shares the story of his sudden cardiac event and the life-saving defibrillator now implanted in his chest and the eye-opening […]
Secret Service Agent Reveals Undercover Cyber Ops
What does it take to go undercover with international cybercriminals — with no backup, no safe house, and no script? In this episode of The Audit, Richard LaTulip, Field CISO at Recorded Future and former U.S. Secret Service agent, pulls back the curtain on three years of undercover operations spanning Thailand, Dubai, Macau, and China. […]
What Flying a Plane Taught Me About Cybersecurity
What does flying a small airplane have to do with cybersecurity? More than you'd think. In this episode of SipCyber, host Jen Lotze visits Grounds Coffee Bar in Crystal Lake, IL, and draws a powerful connection between the calm of flight preparation and the peace of mind that comes from digital preparedness. After the loss […]
Identity Theft 2.0: Ghost Students & Financial Aid Fraud
You don't have to be in college to become a victim. In this episode of SipCyber, Jen Lotze visits Sunshine Coffee in Lake Elmo, MN, to break down the "ghost student scam"—a sophisticated identity theft operation targeting anyone with a Social Security number, including children. Scammers are using stolen identities to enroll in online college […]
Cyber News: Advanced Phishing, ClickFix & AI Wearables
Microsoft dominates 22% of all phishing attacks, a $800 tool tricks 60% of victims into self-hacking, and Apple's planning a surveillance pin that records everything—welcome to 2025's cybersecurity nightmare. In this episode of The Audit, co-hosts Joshua J Schmidt, Eric Brown, and Nick Mellem are joined by Jen Lotze from IT Audit Labs to dissect […]
TikTok’s New Terms – What You Need to Know
The agreement you clicked through without reading just changed the rules. In this episode of SipCyber, Jen Lotze visits Raw Deal in Menominee, Wisconsin, and breaks down TikTok's recent U.S. Terms and Privacy Policy update—the one most people accepted without a second thought while scrolling between videos. Recorded fresh off a middle school basketball tournament, […]
OSINT Secrets: Control Your Digital Reputation Before It’s Too Late
In this episode, Jen breaks down how to "rabbit hole yourself" before someone else does. She walks through practical steps to audit your digital footprint, delete dormant accounts, and intentionally curate the top results that show up when someone searches your name. This isn't about scrubbing the truth—it's about making sure the best version of […]
Field Notes: New Year Catch-Up, Coffee, And Team DNA
In this episode of The Audit, co-hosts Eric Brown and Nick Mellem dive deep into organizational psychology and team dynamics with a refreshingly honest look at how IT Audit Labs is using assessments like CliftonStrengths, Kolbe, and PRINT to decode their team. This isn’t fluffy HR talk—it’s strategic workforce optimization that directly impacts how security […]
What a Hurricane Taught Me About Cyber Recovery
What do a North Carolina brewery destroyed by Hurricane Helene and a cybersecurity victim have in common? More than you think. This isn't just another "how to prevent hacks" episode—it's about what happens when the levee breaks. Host Jen Lotze shares a powerful story from Zillicoah Beer Company in North Carolina, where 10 years of […]
White Papers Decoded: Your Secret Weapon Against Cyber Risk
Think white papers are just boring documents for IT teams? Think again. Understanding these authoritative guides is your secret weapon for spotting massive risks before they become disasters—whether you work in HR, marketing, finance, or any department handling sensitive data. In this episode of SipCyber, Jen Lotze breaks down exactly why white papers matter for […]