Hands-On IT – A Prompt Engineering Deep Dive with Henry Smith, E20

In this episode of Hands-On IT, host Landon Miles is joined by Automox Security Engineer Henry Smith for a deep dive into prompt engineering and how it’s transforming the way IT and security teams work with AI.

From crafting high-quality prompts to auditing and hardening code using large language models like Claude and ChatGPT, Landon and Henry share real-world insights, practical strategies, and lessons learned from implementing AI in secure development workflows.

They also explore:

• Why context is king when prompting AI
• Security implications of AI-generated code
• Tips for optimizing token usage and context windows
• How Automox engineers are experimenting safely with AI

Whether you're a developer, security professional, or IT leader, this episode offers actionable advice and forward-thinking perspectives on integrating AI into your workflow.

This episode originally aired July 29, 2025.