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

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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.

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

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0:00 Introduction to AI and Prompt Engineering
6:41 Understanding Prompt Engineering
12:10 Using AI for Code Explanation
13:50 Generating and Auditing Code with AI
21:52 The Importance of Context in AI
25:19 Navigating Context Windows in AI
28:47 Experimenting with AI: A Hands-On Approach

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