Helping IT leaders stay smart, compliant, and audit-proof in a cloud-first world.
Welcome to Head in the Cloud, the official podcast from Certero — your go-to experts in IT Asset Management (ITAM), Software Asset Management (SAM), SaaS governance, cloud and everything in between.
Each month, we dive into the world of IT strategy with real stories, vendor deep-dives, and unfiltered insights to help you take control of your software, cloud, and digital estate.
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S01 E05 The SaaS Security Storm: Why Visibility is Your First Line of Defence | HEAD IN THE CLOUD
In this episode, we chat with Andy Gregory, InformationSecurity Manager at Certero, to unpack how ITAM, SAM, SaaS, and FinOps are playing an increasingly critical role in cybersecurity. From zero-day threats to shadow IT, Andy explains why visibility is the foundation of any solidsecurity program and why traditional security tools alone no longer cut it.
We explore real-world scenarios like rogue SaaS apps, unpatched legacy systems, and the infamous open-source developer who crashed cloud services by injecting an infinite loop into his code after feeling exploited by big companies.Andy also breaks down how security and FinOps teams can collaborate to catch risks faster, prevent cost spikes, and meet compliance requirements without blocking innovation.
Whether you're a security leader, IT pro, or FinOpsbeginner, this episode reveals the hidden risks your tools aren’t telling you and how to fix them.
8 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT
S01 E04 The ITAM Comeback: From Clunky to Clever | HEAD IN THE CLOUD
In this episode, we’re joined by Neil Duffy, SolutionsAccount Executive at Certero, to dive into the evolving world of IT Asset Management (ITAM), and why it’s making a major comeback. Once seen as a box-ticking chore, ITAM is now a strategic powerhouse for visibility, security, and serious cost savings.
Neil shares how ITAM has shifted from spreadsheets toautomation, and why 30% of hardware going untracked isn’t just inefficient - it’s a risk. We explore how ITAM supports everything from Windows 11 refreshes and audit readiness to lifecycle planning and regulatory compliance.
Whether you’re struggling with asset visibility or wonderinghow ITAM fits into modern FinOps and security practices, this episode offers smart insights, relatable stories, and plenty of lightbulb moments.
30 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT
S01 E03 FinOps Unpacked: From DevOps to FinOps | HEAD IN THE CLOUD
Development Manager Mike Wood defines FinOps, a framework uniting finance, development, and operations, and discusses its phases and real-world applications, including addressing overspending and Shadow IT, in this interview.
20 May 2025
S01 E02 FinOps in 2025 | HEAD IN THE CLOUD (bonus)
Roger Leyland, Director of Professional Services at Certero, explores the evolution of financial operations in tech, covering cloud cost optimization, AI-driven analysis, and SaaS strategy in this interview.
9 May 2025
S01 E01 Why Do You Need Another Podcast from Certero | HEAD IN THE CLOUD
Ric, Sales Director at Certero, and Ste, ITAM/SAM/SaaS/cloud veteran, discuss the chaotic cloud-first IT landscape and offer strategies for managing SaaS costs and compliance in this interview.
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S01 E05 The SaaS Security Storm: Why Visibility is Your First Line of Defence | HEAD IN THE CLOUD
Published 2 Sept 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So when we think about where we are nowadays with third-party risk management, supplier due diligence processes, you know, these are really important to a security program. And without visibility... there are applications and assets that will get missed if there is unknown or unauthorized SAS usage. […]
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