Autonomous IT

Happy New Year! In this episode, Automox cybersecurity experts Ryan Braunstein and Seth Hoyt break down the security vulnerabilities you need to know heading into 2026.

First up: a ticking time bomb. Microsoft's 2011 Secure Boot certificates expire in June and October 2026, making this your top patching priority for the year. If your BIOS and OS aren't both updated, you're leaving the door wide open for rootkit attacks. Start auditing your hardware now. You have six months.

Next up: a Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability that exploits a time-of-check to time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition. Think of it like swapping wristbands after the bouncer checks you at the door.

Finally, an actively exploited flaw in Desktop Window Manager that can leak sensitive information and even break out of sandboxes.

Patch your systems. Patch your BIOS. See you next month.

Creators and Guests

Host
Ryan Braunstein
Ryan Braunstein is the host of Patch [FIX] Tuesday and the Manager of Security and IT at Automox, boasting over a decade of experience in cybersecurity. With a strong technical background and a people-first attitude, Ryan excels at demystifying complex security challenges—from automating AWS environments to developing and implementing security tools. His collaborative approach and proactive mindset make him a trusted resource for IT professionals navigating the complexities of cybersecurity.

What is Autonomous IT?

Go from monotonous to autonomous IT operations with this series. Hosts from Automox, the IT automation platform for modern organizations, will cover the latest IT trends; Patch Tuesday remediations; ways to save time with Worklets (pre-built scripts); reduce risk; slash complexity; and automate OS, third-party, and configuration updates on all your Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints. Automate confidence everywhere with Automox.