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 cybersecurity, and recommended resources for staying informed in the cybersecurity field. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching...
Jan 24, 2024•9 min•Season 4Ep. 165
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 the cybersecurity field. They also delve into the ethical and practical challenges around data security and leaving organizations. We’re thrilled to ...
Jan 10, 2024•15 min•Season 4Ep. 164
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's global economy. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and soc...
Jan 09, 2024•10 min•Season 4Ep. 163
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 engaging questions, Heather emphasizes the role of continuous training, gamification, and job-specific learning in mitigating cybersecurity risks. We’re ...
Jan 08, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 163
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. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accel...
Jan 04, 2024•9 min•Season 4Ep. 162
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 medicine. The conversation explores the intersection of deep technology and healthcare, quantum computing in medicine, the challenges of medical educ...
Jan 02, 2024•8 min•Season 4Ep. 161
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 maintaining good cyber hygiene practices. Naci shares insights from his career journey, the focus areas in his current role, and his aspirations from...
Dec 26, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 160
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 “Take Three for Digital Safety” video series for parents Common questions parents have about digital safety Facilitating parent-child conversations Th...
Nov 01, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 159
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 give students an initial understanding of cyber threats and how to act responsibly online. Tod hopes to expand these lessons to younger students in th...
Aug 17, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 158
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, including a plagiarism policy, are mentioned. The importance of viewing AI as an ecosystem rather than just a tool is emphasized. A blog post is referenced, s...
Aug 08, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 157
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 Do What Teddy Says” – https://www.deviantart.com/aegiandyad/art/I-Always-Do-What-Teddy-Says–259013944 Jethro’s Copy from the book: https://www.dropbox....
Aug 07, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 156
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 intellectual property, inappropriate uses, and threats to various types of jobs. The episode also touches on the impact of chatbots on education and the pote...
Jul 20, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 155
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 assault survivors expect of the enabler-bystander? In this powerful book, Amos N. Guiora shares the stories of survivors to expose how individual and ...
May 09, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 154
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 effects of excessive technology use on children’s mental and physical health? - How can parents and carers stay informed about new technology trends and p...
Apr 02, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 153
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 and fair for women. Statistic - In Africa, adoption of Smartphones is about 30% in high school and 10% in middle school. We’re thrilled to be sponsore...
Mar 17, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 152
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 Companies Control All US Media ” New trends: corporate media trying to maintain control Factcheckers as part of corporate media Astroturf inde...
Jan 18, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 151
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 single bucket - Help others know their role. - Connecting across the country. - Intervening early prevents people falling down a slippery slope - Re...
Jan 17, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 150
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. 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. Lov...
Jan 11, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 149
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 investigate social media. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science,...
Jan 07, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 148
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 it for everything. Boundaries Virtual life vs real life We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for...
Jan 02, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 145
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 consent - SESAME Act designed to prevent passing the trash - Dr. Billie-Jo Grant - board member at SESAME - ESSA bill prohibits separation agreements a...
Dec 23, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 147
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, then grooming the family, then grooming the victim. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for ma...
Dec 16, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 146
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 where enrollment has gone up. - Valued as professionals - How to solve the problem: - Pay - Focus in great teaching and providing autonomy We’re thr...
Nov 29, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 144
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. 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....
Nov 26, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 143
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 ability to keep up. - Easier to hide it now. - Handled with deliberate indifference - Someone could have stepped in. - Groomers start by grooming the comm...
Nov 25, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 142
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. 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 teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkin...
Nov 24, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 141
- 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 Celts lit bonfires and wore costumes to ward off ghosts. They called the celebration Samhain (pronounced “sow-in”) - “To commemorate the event, Druids ...
Oct 18, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 140
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 Process was very slow due to lengthy response time by tech giants Evidence showed that she viewed a variety of graphic content in the months before h...
Oct 18, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 138
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 March of the Eduverse: A Brief Overview What Is Reality, Really? “Augmented” Reality “Virtual” Reality The Metaverse: The Avatar’s Playground Artific...
Oct 18, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 139
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 survey showed that 31% of American teens owned a smartwatch, compared to 21% of adults Features and Selling Points of Smartwatches Limited apps / less...
Sep 27, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 137
