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2024 Year in Review: What We Got Right and Looking to 2025

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The Shared Security hosts claim they predicted everything right in 2024, but their AI friend Chet GPT might disagree.
In episode 361, the final episode of 2024, hosts Tom Estin, Scott Wright, and Kevin Johnson reflect on the year's predictions and set new ones for 2025. They start by humorously claiming accuracy with AI assistance, then thank Patreon supporters and guests like Tanya Janka and Dan DeClos. The hosts reveal their top three YouTube episodes by views: third place is AI toilet cameras with over 2,300 views, second is Microsoft's Co-pilot Recall with nearly 4,000 views, and first is a solo episode on iPhone theft protection. They review 2024 predictions: Scott predicted AI would distract defenders and phishing would target roles beyond accounts payable, Kevin forecasted security company mergers and increased spending, and Tom anticipated layoffs, consolidation, and AI skill value. All acknowledge these were broad but saw evidence, like acquisitions including Palo Alto buying QRadar. Scott then makes 2025 predictions: AI-themed phishing lures, role-based threats targeting privileges, and failing guardrails on artificial general intelligence, citing Dario Amadei's warnings. Kevin predicts AI agents and edge computing growth, plus a focus on fundamental security flaws over headline vulnerabilities. Tom forecasts TikTok won't be banned, no federal privacy law progress, and AI pushback from creatives. The episode concludes with appreciation for listeners and previews upcoming guests, marking the podcast's 15th anniversary.

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A year-end security recap that mixes self-aware banter with concrete takeaways on AI, regulation, and workplace expectations.

This episode lands as a solid year-end look back: the hosts revisit their predictions, keep the running joke about ChatGPT blessing their brilliance, and then check how the year actually unfolded for AI adoption and regulation.

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Hear three hosts revisit their 2024 predictions and close out a 15-year security run with dry humor.

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