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Patch Me If You Can™

A podcast about the IT and security leaders rewriting the rules. Not just patching what"s broken, but building what"s next. In every episode, we explore how modern teams are replacing outdated ways of working with simpler, smarter, and more strategic approaches. Hosted by Arek Dreyer.

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00:24:25

RBAC is Broken (Here's Why) with Dmitri Altum,...

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2025/09/17

In this episode of Patch Me If You Can™, Arek Dreyer sits down with Dmitri Altum, Staff Security Engineer at GitLab, who breaks down why Role Based Access Control (RBAC) is failing modern businesses.Dmitri shares his experience building dynamic identity systems that analyze user behavior rather than relying on static job titles, especially as AI blurs traditional role boundaries. He also demonstrates how his team achieved 93% automated approval rates with just 3 second response times, proving that

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00:25:26

Standard Users in an Admin World with Collin Elliott,...

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2025/08/20

In this episode of Patch Me If You Can™, Arek Dreyer sits down with Collin Elliott, Senior Platform Engineer at Capital One, to unpack the challenges of balancing strong security with a smooth user experience in endpoint management.They explore topics such as the shift to least privilege, the tools and strategies that help, and why leadership buy-in and thoughtful automations are keys to success.

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00:25:13

Why 99% Hit Defer Every Time with Robert Hammen, SAP,...

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2025/08/06

In this episode of Patch Me If You Can™, Arek Dreyer sits down with Robert Hammen, Principal Mac Consultant at SAP and former IT Systems Engineer at SpaceX, to dig into various topics, including the world of enterprise patch management.They dig into the complexities and opportunities of patch management at scale. The big question: Why does patching still feel so painful, and what strategies actually drive better compliance and security without alienating end users?

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00:27:39

Mac Malware: The Cat & Mouse Game with Patrick Wardle

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2025/07/23

In this episode of Patch Me If You Can™, Arek Dreyer sits down with Patrick Wardle, a leading figure in macOS security.Patrick, who founded the Objective-See Foundation and the Objective by the Sea security conference, brings years of frontline experience from organizations like NASA and the NSA. He’s also the author of the Art of Mac Malware book series and has created several widely used open-source macOS security tools, giving him a unique perspective on both defending and attacking modern Mac

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00:24:30

AI Driven IT: Less Toil, More Impact with Emanuele...

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2025/07/09

In this episode of Patch Me If You Can™, Arek Dreyer welcomes Emanuele Sparvoli, the Director of IT at Intercom, to discuss key challenges and solutions facing modern IT teams.At Intercom, Emanuele has driven a cultural and technical shift to treat IT not simply as a support function, but as a strategic driver, focusing on designing systems that are secure, automated, intuitive, and built around the needs of users.In this episode, Emanuele discusses the complexities of securing non-human service

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00:27:53

Service Accounts Gone Wild with Kane Narraway, Head...

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2025/06/25

In this episode of Patch Me If You Can™, Arek Dreyer chats with Kane Narraway, Head of Enterprise Security at Canva, about the toughest challenges in modern security. From Zero Trust for non-human identities to secure AI adoption, Kane draws on his experience at places such as Shopify, Atlassian, and the UK government to share actionable strategies and career insights.

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00:24:47

People, Process, Tech with Eric Pittman, VP of...

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2025/06/11

In this episode of Patch Me If You Can™, Arek Dreyer sits down with Eric Pittman, the Vice President of Cybersecurity at Teradata, to discuss the evolving world of cybersecurity and vulnerability management.Eric brings a wealth of experience from years on the cybersecurity frontlines, including leading teams through critical incidents like major ransomware attacks and collaborating with agencies such as the FBI.Throughout this episode, Eric emphasizes the importance of a holistic, people-first

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00:23:01

The Problem No One Patches with Aaron Morin, ex-Nike

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2025/06/04

In this episode of Patch Me If You Can, Arek Dreyer welcomes Aaron Morin, currently the GM of Platform at Kandji and formerly the lead mobility engineer at Nike.Aaron’s diverse experience—both in hands-on IT engineering at a global corporation and at the strategic leadership table—sets the stage for a candid discussion about modern IT challenges and opportunities. His background gives him a unique perspective on how technical teams collaborate, adapt, and innovate in organizations where the

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00:26:25

Balancing Security vs. User Experience with Richard...

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2025/05/28

In this episode of Patch Me If You Can, Arek Dreyer welcomes Richard Hiralal, Systems Engineer at Grammarly, for a revealing conversation about the realities of maintaining secure systems without sacrificing user experience. Richard not only understands the technical demands of endpoint security but also has a keen sense for how organizational friction arises between users, IT, and security teams. Richard’s background in keeping critical systems protected while ensuring productivity sets the stage

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