
Get to the Point — The High Point Networks Podcast
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Podcast Overview
<p>Technology can feel overwhelming — the jargon, the pace, the pressure to keep up. Get to the Point exists to change that. </p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Andy Middlemiss and Brandi Mentele of High Point Networks, Get to the Point is a podcast for business leaders, IT professionals, and anyone trying to make sense of how technology can actually work for them. Each episode cuts through the noise with honest conversations, real-world insights, and practical takeaways from people who live and breathe this stuff. </p><p><br></p><p>No fluff. No unnecessary jargon. Just the deeper "why" behind the technology decisions that matter — from a team you can trust. </p><p><br></p><p>New episodes every other Wednesday.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Hosts:</b> Andy Middlemiss & Brandi Mentele<br> <b>Audio & Video:</b> Alex Conner<br> <b>Production, Post-Production & Management:</b> Jasmine Joy </p><p><br></p><p>_______________________</p><p>Get to the Point is produced by High Point Networks for informational purposes only. Guests include High Point Networks professionals as well as subject matter experts from across the industry, each speaking from their own experience and expertise. Content shared is intended as general information and should be evaluated within the context of your specific organization and circumstances. Views expressed by outside guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of High Point Networks or its affiliates. High Point Networks assumes no liability for decisions or actions taken based on content discussed in this podcast.</p>
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3/20/2026
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Recent Episodes

July 14, 2026
Breaking Down the 2026 DBIR with Dean Sheley: What Business Leaders Need to Know
The 2026 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report just dropped — and in this bonus episode, Andy and Brandi sit down with Dean Sheley, Senior Security Architect and Consultant at High Point Networks, to unpack what's in it and what it means for your organization. Dean brings nearly 30 years of cybersecurity experience across global financial institutions, higher education, and the SMB sector. He's a CISSP, holds a Master's in Information Security and Assurance from Dakota State University, a...

July 8, 2026
Building the Next Generation of Cyber Professionals (with Dr. Ashley Podhradsky)
What does it take to make cybersecurity feel like it's for everyone? Dr. Ashley Podhradsky has spent her career answering that question. In this episode, Andy and Brandi sit down with the Vice President for Research and Economic Development & Co-Founder of CybHER at Dakota State University to talk about building the next generation of cyber professionals, why curiosity matters more than math scores, and what parents and business leaders alike need to know about the technology shapin...

June 24, 2026
Big Brother: Is He Watching? Security, Privacy, and Where the Line Actually Is (with Aaron Zylla)
After Episode 6 sparked a bigger conversation, Aaron Zylla came back to finish it. In this bonus, Andy, Brandi, and Aaron dig into one of the most charged topics in physical security — where does protection end and surveillance begin? ✨ In this episode: → The difference between liberty and privacy, and why it matters → What "no expectation of privacy in public spaces" actually means legally → How privacy masking works at the camera level — not the server → ...
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- What is Get to the Point — The High Point Networks Podcast?
<p>Technology can feel overwhelming — the jargon, the pace, the pressure to keep up. Get to the Point exists to change that. </p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Andy Middlemiss and Brandi Mentele of High Point Networks, Get to the Point is a podcast for business leaders, IT professionals, and anyone trying to make sense of how technology can actually work for them. Each episode cuts through the noise with honest conversations, real-world insights, and practical takeaways from people who live and breathe this stuff. </p><p><br></p><p>No fluff. No unnecessary jargon. Just the deeper "why" behind the technology decisions that matter — from a team you can trust. </p><p><br></p><p>New episodes every other Wednesday.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Hosts:</b> Andy Middlemiss & Brandi Mentele<br> <b>Audio & Video:</b> Alex Conner<br> <b>Production, Post-Production & Management:</b> Jasmine Joy </p><p><br></p><p>_______________________</p><p>Get to the Point is produced by High Point Networks for informational purposes only. Guests include High Point Networks professionals as well as subject matter experts from across the industry, each speaking from their own experience and expertise. Content shared is intended as general information and should be evaluated within the context of your specific organization and circumstances. Views expressed by outside guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of High Point Networks or its affiliates. High Point Networks assumes no liability for decisions or actions taken based on content discussed in this podcast.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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