In this episode of IT SPARC Cast, John and Lou dive into Dell’s controversial return to office mandate, the future of Intel’s chip strategy, and the latest on Linux vulnerabilities. They discuss disaster recovery strategies, cybersecurity awareness, and how being prepared beats being lucky when disasters strike. Tune in for Lou’s Hot Take on crisis management and how IT pros can navigate unexpected events with smart planning. As always, we cover the latest IT news, CVEs, and much more!

Show Notes:

News Bytes

• Dell’s In-Office Policy: How Dell’s move to require five days in the office is sparking employee discontent, and why remote work might still be the future.

• https://content.techgig.com/technology/wfh-ends-at-dell-sparks-outrage-among-employees/articleshow/113772027.cms

• Intel’s Gamble: Intel’s big bet on the 18A process and how Clearwater Forest Xeon chips could make or break the company’s dominance in data centers.

• https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intels-turnaround-plan-revolves-around-this-one-chip-family-clearwater-forest-pictured-intels-first-18a-chip-slated-for-high-volume-manufacturing

CVE of the Week

• CUPS Vulnerability: A new Linux CUPS vulnerability has been exposed, affecting printing services across systems. It’s a serious root-level exploit, and we break down the steps to mitigate it. Plus, a special shoutout to @EvilSocket on X for reporting the issue.

• Check it out: exploit sandbox here: https://x.com/ippsec/status/1841463975734657440

Lou’s Hot Take

• Prepared vs. Lucky: In light of recent natural disasters, Lou emphasizes the importance of being prepared. He shares how IT teams can ensure continuous service during crises and highlights the increasing role of satellite communication (e.g., Starlink) for backup.

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