What are Zero Trust, SSE, and SASE Zero Trust - everything behind it was trusted in the past, now we think everything is untrustworthy. Poor handling of data by vendors SASE - Secure Access Service Edge - a framework that combines network security functions with WAN capabilities to support the dynamic, secure access needs of organizations. It is pa…

Dan Brown from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency provides an in-depth technical discussion on email cybersecurity, focusing on SPF, DKIM, and DMARC protocols. The presentation includes practical examples, configurations, tools for checking email security, and upcoming changes in email authentication requirements. We’re thrilled t…

In this episode of the Cybertraps podcast, host Jethro Jones discusses the crucial topic of working with managed service providers (MSPs) and outside cyber services. Featuring a session from the Inch 360 conference in Spokane, Washington, the conversation dives deep into the value of cybersecurity measures, the challenges businesses face, and the b…

In this special live edition of the Cybertraps podcast recorded at the Inch360 event in Spokane, Washington, Jethro Jones interviews John Hansman, the CEO of Truit. They discuss Truit's role as a managed service provider with a focus on cybersecurity, the challenges and advantages for businesses using MSPs, and the importance of proactive cybersecu…

In this special edition of the Cybertrops podcast, recorded at the Inch360 event on Gonzaga University’s campus in Spokane, Washington, Jethro Jones interviews Bryan Yamanaka, CEO and founder of Arkangelos. They discuss Bryan's transition from Seattle to Spokane, his perspectives on the local tech community, and the services his company provides fo…

In this episode of the Cybertraps podcast, host Jethro Jones leads an expert panel discussion on the aftermath of cyber breaches. Panelists share insights on preparation, incident response, and long-term strategies for recovery and prevention. The conversation includes first-hand accounts, practical tips, and the importance of training and communic…

In this episode of the Cybertraps podcast, host Jethro Jones interviews Dominic Booker at the Inch360 event. Dominic discusses his journey into the IT and cybersecurity fields, his motivations for attending the event, and the importance of both digital and physical security. The conversation provides insights into building community in tech, mentor…

This episode of Cybertraps features an insightful panel discussion from the Inch360 conference held in Spokane, Washington, focusing on the latest trends and challenges in cloud security and systems architecture. Topics include: Cloud security issues Integration Reactive to proactive Effective practices in an evolving landscape. We’re thrilled to b…

In this special edition of the Cybertraps podcast, recorded live at the Inch360 event in Spokane, Washington, Jethro Jones interviews Shawn Hafen from Spokane Teachers Credit Union (STCU). They discuss Shawn's role in managing STCU's cybersecurity team, the importance of local cybersecurity events, strategies for small businesses to enhance cyberse…

In this special live edition of the Cybertraps podcast, Jethro Jones talks with Nick Mirizzi at the Inch360 event at Gonzaga University. The discussion covers Nick's background in high tech and cybersecurity, the evolution of cloud security, the importance of outsourcing cybersecurity for small to mid-sized businesses, and the growing talent gap in…

In this episode of the Cybertraps podcast, host Jethro Jones sits down with Pia Hallenberg at the INCH360 event at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. Pia discusses her transition from a 20-year career in journalism to becoming a cybersecurity writer, the challenges and rewards of the profession, and the significance of the dark web in today…

In this episode of the Cybertraps podcast, host Jethro Jones introduces a session from the Inch 360 Conference in Spokane, Washington. Heather Stratford, founder and CEO of DRIP7, discusses the latest trends in security awareness training and the continuing importance of addressing cybersecurity as a people issue. With compelling statistics and eng…

This episode of the Cybertraps Podcast is a special live event edition from the Inch 360 conference in Spokane, Washington. Host Jethro Jones interviews Peter Gregory from GCI, discussing GCI's support for community initiatives, Peter's role in cybersecurity, his insights from the conference, and essential tips for maintaining good cyber hygiene. W…

In this special edition of the Cybertraps podcast, Jethro Jones interviews Matt Porter, the founder and Chief Solutions Officer at AmorFati Labs, live at the Inch360 event in Spokane, Washington. Matt shares his background as a former intelligence officer and discusses his transition to starting AmorFati Labs, a deep tech studio focused on holistic…

This special edition of the Cybertraps podcast features an engaging conversation with Naci Seyhanli, IT Security Analyst at the Spokane Regional Health District. Hosted by Jethro Jones, the episode dives into the unique challenges and approaches to cybersecurity within a public health institution, the importance of staff education, and the value of…

Graig Erenstoft, known as Officer E, is the digital safety expert for Connected Class. He has been presenting to parents and students for over 24 years and is currently a police lieutenant in Florida. In this episode, Officer E and host Ross Romano talk about: Defining digital safety for kids and its critical importance in the connected world The “…

Tod Johnston, a Senior Education Content Manager at Sphero, discusses how his company uses robots to teach cybersecurity concepts to middle school students. Their robotic balls help students visualize abstract cybersecurity topics like man-in-the-middle attacks. Tod explains how they developed lessons in collaboration with cybersecurity experts to …

In Cybertraps 157, the APLUS Framework for adopting AI in schools is discussed. The framework emphasizes Accessibility, Privacy and Ethics, Learner-centered approach, Usability, and Sustainability. The irony of principals wanting AI to assist them while trying to prevent students from doing the same is highlighted. Examples of AI policies, includin…

In Cybertraps 156, the podcast discusses the potential dangers of AI-fitted teddy bears. These toys have the ability to read children personalized bedtime stories using private information they have overheard. The episode highlights a news item that warns about the privacy concerns associated with these “scary” gadgets. Harry Harrison – “I Always D…

In this episode, Jethro and Fred discuss chatbots and artificial intelligence. The episode covers the history of chatbots, including the Turing Test and the development of Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Bing, and Jasper. The potential uses and issues with chatbots are explored, including incomplete or misinformation, theft of intelle…

In this episode, Fred Lane interviews Amos Guiora, a law professor at the University of Utah. The bulk of the interview centers on Professor Guiora’s recently published book, "Armies of Enablers: Survivor Stories of Complicity and Betrayal in Sexual Assaults". In his book, Professor Guiora attempts to answer a difficult question: “What do sexual as…

Update from Ghana - #2023–03–13_1100 Meeting with the Cybercrime Unit of the Ghana Police Service - #2023–03–14_1200 Visit to 5/6 classroom at Primus Hybrid School - #2023–03–19_1400 Pan-Africa webinar for parents - How can parents and carers monitor their children’s online activity without infringing on their privacy? - What are the long-term effe…

Fred is in Africa until April 1. Sign up for updates from Fred Interview with Awo. US State Department sponsored trip through Fullbright Specialist Program SchoolAI Fred’s Presentation about ChatGPT at ASTE. Jethro’s chat with Damon Hargraves RE: ChatGPT on Transformative Principal Rise of low level betting in rural areas. Ho, Ghana - Tech forum an…

TONY BRASUNAS, independent journalist and author of the forthcoming RED, WHITE & BLIND: The Truth About Censorship in America and the Rise of Independent Media, which aims to explore media distortion and disinformation in the U.S. as well as the upswell of independent media that has risen up to combat it. Corporate media vs independent media “How 5…

This interview is from a recent conference that Fred and I attended called Professional Practices Institute. We had the chance to talk with some great people from around the country. I hope you enjoy this episode. Fitting that for our 150th episode, we would have Dr. Glenn Lipson join us on the program again. - Forming a bucket brigade instead of a…

This interview is from a recent conference that Fred and I attended called Professional Practices Institute. We had the chance to talk with some great people from around the country. I hope you enjoy this episode. Felicia Villalobos - Hawaiian Language permit - technology issues. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL and MyFlexLearning. IXL’s compr…

This interview is from a recent conference that Fred and I attended called Professional Practices Institute. We had the chance to talk with some great people from around the country. I hope you enjoy this episode. 148 Brytton Sorgenfrei & Justin Darling - 2 people for the whole state - Teaching administrators to start taking snapshots - How to inve…

This interview is from a recent conference that Fred and I attended called Professional Practices Institute. We had the chance to talk with some great people from around the country. I hope you enjoy this episode. meet 6 times a year, over 100 cases each year. Different in what they can take action for. Teachers growing up with social media, using …

This interview is from a recent conference that Fred and I attended called Professional Practices Institute. We had the chance to talk with some great people from around the country. I hope you enjoy this episode. Terri Miller: President of SESAME - Dirty Secrets Pittsburg Post Gazette - NV criminalizing sexual acts with students over the age of co…

This interview is from a recent conference that Fred and I attended called Professional Practices Institute. We had the chance to talk with some great people from around the country. I hope you enjoy this episode. Investigative Reporter for Business Insider - Twitter Investigating grooming of high school students by teachers Grooming the community,…

This interview is from a recent conference that Fred and I attended called Professional Practices Institute. We had the chance to talk with some great people from around the country. I hope you enjoy this episode. Jamie Boyd, Southern Arkansas University - Online K–6 coursework that leads to licensure targeted at paraprofessionals - Only university…

This interview is a recap from the conference that Fred and I attended called Professional Practices Institute. We had the chance to talk with some great people from around the country. I hope you enjoy this episode. In this episode Fred talks with Quinton “Q” Dale fro Massachusetts. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL and MyFlexLearning. IXL’s c…

This interview is from a recent conference that Fred and I attended called Professional Practices Institute. We had the chance to talk with some great people from around the country. I hope you enjoy this episode. Arizona School Risk Retention Insurance Trust - You can Never be Safe Enough. - Rise in the tools, use, manipulation - Secrecy and abili…

This interview is from a recent conference that Fred and I attended called Professional Practices Institute. We had the chance to talk with some great people from around the country. I hope you enjoy this episode. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL and MyFlexLearning. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, sc…

- Will your costume cost you your job? - Halloween will be celebrated on Monday, October 31, 2022. - Jethro’s Best Halloween Costume - Prediction: By mid-November, at least one teacher will have been fired for an inappropriate costume - Great article on the history of Halloween at History.com - Celebration dates back roughly 2,000 years, when the C…

News Item: Molly Russell, a 14-year-old girl living in London, committed suicide in November 2017. Earlier today (Sept. 30, 2022), a senior coroner ruled that her death was the result of depression and “the negative effects of online content.” Inquest A two-week inquest into the cause of Russell’s death focused on her use of Instagram and Pinterest…

This is a preview of Fred’s general session presentation at PPI on October 19 in Boise, ID Carrie Goldberg’s Thread about her lawsuit against Amazon The full title of the presentation is “The Cybertraps of Emerging Technologies: “Deep Fakes,” Augmented and Virtual Reality, the Metaverse, and Whatever AI Has In Store for Us” Outline Introduction The…

News Item: A recent New York Times article reports that an increasing number of parents are buying Apple watches for elementary school kids Smartwatches for children are a booming sector of the tech market Hundreds of different models with a range of features Some smartwatches are tied to particular cellular companies, others are “unlocked” A 2020 …

News Item – Students at Davisville Middle School in North Kingstown, RI set up a Discord subchannel to document inappropriate behavior by a teacher North Kingstown School District is a hot mess In April 2022, a series of lawsuits were filed against the District, high school administrators, and former boys’ basketball coach Aaron Thomas. The suit al…

News Item – On August 29, 2022, the California Senate unanimously passed the Age-Appropriate Design Act. It previously received unanimous approval in the State Assembly It is currently awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature People expect him to sign it but it could anger tech companies, who might then be less inclined to support a Newsom run for pr…

In this episode we talk with Scott Rabinowitz about the ethical implications of advertising to GenZ. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL and MyFlexLearning. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teache…

News Item – The Boston Globe Publishes an Editorial Urging Schools to Prohibit Student Phone Use at School “https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/22/opinion/sorry-kids-no-more-phones-school/” Overarching Questions / Issues This is a global issue 2022/2023 freshman are the iGen – born after introduction of iPhone in 2007 (!) Is this part of a move to …

- News Item -- On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. - The Court expressly overruled Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992) - Each state is now able to adopt its own laws regarding the practice of abortion - Overview - An important reminder: Roe was a pr…

Dr. Axton Betz-Hamilton was a victim of identity theft and wrote a book about the experience called “The Less People Know About Us: A Mystery of Betrayal, Family Secrets, and Stolen Identity.” Dr. Betz-Hamilton is now a professor at South Dakota State University specializing in identity theft. Isolated and moved around because of identity theft of …

The Saga of Ashley Payne (2011) After her first year of teaching, Payne went on a trip to Europe. When she returned, she created a Facebook album with several hundred vacation photos. A handful showed her enjoying a drink or two. The photo album was marked “private,” but could still be viewed by her Facebook “friends” (which did not include any stu…

Show notes - The Uvalde School Shooting -- A Trove of Social Media Content - Gunman posted ominous photos of rifles and other messages on Instagram - He privately messaged a young woman that he planned to attack an elementary school - He used Yubo to threaten school shootings and show off a rifle - Context - Social media is one element of a complex…

Show notes whenyouwonder.org 1–4–3 day in PA - 143rd day in the year. Get their book “When You Wonder, You’re Learning” Origin story - Gregg and philanthropy Grable Foundation Translating learning from the learning sciences sound like script writers in Fred Rogers. Remake learning network - Learning landscape. Rogers took the tech of his day and as…

Show notes Dr. Charol Shakeshaft is a professor at Virginia Commonwealth University who studies educator sex abuse towards students prevalence and prevention. Subscribe to the Cybertraps Newsletter How much abuse of kids is happening and has it gotten better? Why has there been so much scandal around the catholic church and so little around The pow…

Show notes News Item Screen Time Went Up During the Pandemic “The latest report from Common Sense Media confirms what many of us know intuitively: Entertainment media use grew faster in the last two years than it did in the four years before the pandemic. While many of us didn’t think it was possible to cram more entertainment screen time into our …

Show notes News Item: - On December 28, 2021, Illuminate Education was hacked. The intrusion, which lasted until January 8, 2022, compromised the private data of nearly one million students in New York State (and maybe more) - The breach affected at least 24 school districts and 18 charter schools, along with one Board of Cooperative Educational Se…