The Real Work of IT Leadership: Culture, AI, and Executive Influence with Trude Van Horn

Cybersecurity Is a Business Problem: How CISOs, Boards, and Executives Need to Think About Risk with John Shin

Most companies treat cybersecurity as an IT problem. John Shin has spent 20 years proving it's a business problem — and the difference in how you frame it determines whether your organization survives a breach or gets buried by one. In this episode of The IT Masters Podcast, host Rob DeVita sits down with John Shin, founder and managing director of RSI Security, a cybersecurity advisory firm serving organizations from Fortune 500 companies to fast-growing SMBs. John started his career as a night-shift data center technician, got called into a boardroom during a breach, couldn't answer a single financial question about what happened — and spent the next two decades building the bridge between technical security work and executive decision-making. This conversation doesn't stay in the weeds of tools and tech. Rob and John go straight to the issues that board members, CISOs, and IT leaders are dealing with right now: * Why compliance is the floor and security is the ceiling — and what organizations stuck in between are missing * Where the CISO should sit in the org chart, and why reporting to the CIO creates an accountability gap * What 50% of breaches actually come from — and why millions in firewall spend won't stop it * The real reason employees are using personal AI tools at work, and what leadership needs to do about it * Which security investment delivers the highest ROI (it costs less than $100 per user per year) * Why companies with mature security programs carry 10% more enterprise valuation — and what that means during M&A * The talent gap in cybersecurity and why universities are already 2–3 years behind what the job market needs * John's leadership philosophy on building teams that perform under pressure — and what it means to fight well John is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and has contributed research to the US Air Force Research Laboratory. He's built RSI Security over nine years into one of the most trusted cybersecurity advisory firms in the country. If you're a CISO, CIO, CTO, or business leader trying to get your organization ahead of its next threat — this is a conversation worth your time. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Subscribe to The IT Masters Podcast and never miss an episode.

How Elite Performers Stay Consistent Under Pressure | NFL Kicker Nick Folk on Mindset, Leadership, and Technology

What does it really take to perform under pressure — over and over again — at the highest level? Nick Folk is still doing it. Nearly two decades in the NFL. Multiple teams. Different systems. Different coaches. Different eras of the game. And somehow, he’s still one of the most reliable kickers in football. In this episode of The IT Masters Podcast, Nick sits down with Robert DeVita for a real conversation about performance — not the highlight reel, but what actually happens behind the scenes. They break down: *  How elite athletes manage pressure in high-stakes moments  *  The mindset required to stay consistent over a long career  *  How technology, film, and real-time data have changed preparation in the NFL  *  What Nick learned from leaders like Bill Belichick, Rex Ryan, and Mike Vrabel  *  Why team culture is the foundation of execution — in sports and business  *  The difference between talent, potential, and actual performance  This conversation goes beyond football. It’s about how high performers think. How leaders build trust. And how organizations create environments where people can consistently execute when it matters most. Whether you’re in IT, sales, leadership, or building a business — the lessons translate. Because at the end of the day, pressure shows up everywhere. And how you respond to it is what separates good from great. Listen now on The IT Masters Podcast.

Hybrid IT & Cyber Resilience: Revenue‑Growth Strategies with Dante Orsini

How do you cut through the noise of endless technology options to build systems that actually move your business forward?  Join host Robert DeVita as we explore this question with Dante Orsini who shares real insights from major cloud migrations, merger integrations, and cybersecurity transformations.  You'll discover how to evaluate cloud investments that deliver measurable ROI, why successful cybersecurity starts with organizational culture, and the real cost of integration mistakes in M&A scenarios.  Dante brings the unvarnished truth about what really happens when organizations transform their technology landscape - the unexpected challenges, the surprising wins, and the leadership decisions that make or break these critical initiatives.

AI Infrastructure & CapEx Discipline: Lessons from Sean Charnock

CapEx discipline isn’t optional when building AI‑ready infrastructure.   Host Robert DeVita and entrepreneur Sean Charnock unpack the operational realities of scaling capital‑intensive tech businesses. Learn why CapEx discipline matters, how to lead through hypergrowth, what founders miss about financial strategy, and how AI, cloud and colocation are reshaping infrastructure. Download our AI Infrastructure Checklist and subscribe for future insights.

Gen Z & AI: What Tomorrow’s Talent Means for IT Leaders

Gen Z isn’t waiting for the future; they’re redefining work and technology today.  Overview: Robert interviews Mejeticks interns Camille Ferachi, Lindsey Gattis and Avery Copple about how digital natives communicate, use AI at work, and what they expect from employers. 👉 Join the conversation on LinkedIn