Zero Breach Zone

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Zero Breach Zone! In this episode, we sit down with Oliver Page, CEO and founder of CyberNut , for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and cybersecurity in education. Oliver shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur, including his experience founding NutKase , a successful K-12 device case manufacturer that protected over 3 million student devices. Throug...

Welcome to episode 13 of the Zero Breach Zone! In this episode hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo speak with Jeff McCoy, Associate Superintendent for Academics in Greenville County, South Carolina. Drawing from his 25+ years in education, Jeff discusses the integration of technology in schools, emphasizing the distinction between vendors and solution partners. The conversation highlights cybersecu...

Welcome to episode 12 of the Zero Breach Zone! Join hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo as they sit down with Michelle Krieger to explore topics top of mind at the intersection of education and cybersecurity recorded at FETC. In this energetic conversation, Michelle shares her unique journey from Special Education Teacher to Education Innovation to Data Protection Officer, to Director of Technology...

Welcome to episode 11 of the Zero Breach Zone! Join us for an enlightening conversation with  Scott Bailey, former superintendent and educational innovator from Desert Sands School District. Through his engaging storytelling, Bailey shares candid experiences from his work across Nevada's largest school districts, including Clark County School District with 314,000 students and Washoe County School...

Welcome to episode 10 of Zero Breach Zone! Join us for our continued FETC 2025 coverage featuring Dr. Joe Phillips, CTO of Fulton County Schools. In this insightful conversation recorded live at the conference, Dr. Phillips draws from his unique background in both education and military service to address the complex challenges facing large school districts. Beyond introducing his innovative PLANT...

Welcome to episode 9 of Zero Breach Zone! Put on your spurs and join us for our first episode in our special FETC 2025 series! Hosts Andy & Phil kick off our conference coverage with master storyteller Dr. Sheryl R. Abshire, a 40+ year education technology pioneer whose deep understanding of policy and government has shaped educational technology across the nation. Her compelling narratives an...

Welcome to episode 8 of Zero Breach Zone!  🚨 Special Early Release Episode: Join hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo as they kick off the New Year and break down critical EdTech security news around the PowerSchool data breach and preview what's heating up at the upcoming Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC)! In this packed episode, Phil and Andy explore the critical importance of admi...

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Zero Breach Zone ! Join hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo as they sit down with Frankie Jackson, a cybersecurity expert and former CTO of Cypress Fairbanks ISD, to explore the intersection of education and cybersecurity. From NASA to one of Texas's largest school districts, Frankie shares her journey and insights on developing comprehensive cybersecurity frameworks for...

As we round out the year 2024, we wanted to reintroduce you to our hosts Andy Lombardo & Phil Hintz and remind you why the Zero Breach Zone is a vital resource for K-12 cybersecurity. Welcome to the debut episode of Zero Breach Zone ! In this episode, hosts Andy Lombardo and Phil Hintz introduce the podcast, focused on the critical importance of cybersecurity in K-12 education. Drawing from th...

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Zero Breach Zone! In this episode, hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo welcome Jason Yaw Osei, Tech Director of Technology and Cybersecurity at Campbell ISD in Texas, for a fun and engaging discussion about cybersecurity in education and innovative training approaches. Yaw's infectious energy and passion for all things tech shine through in this episode packed with laugh...

Welcome to Episode 5 of Zero Breach Zone! In this episode, hosts Phil and Andy speak to the core of what this podcast is all about: making cybersecurity accessible and actionable for the entire education technology community. They share key insights from their recent cybersecurity and education technology conference experience at RTM. Phil and Andy dive into their recent cybersecurity concerns wit...

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Zero Breach Zone! In this episode, we sit down with Oliver Page, CEO and founder of CyberNut , for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and cybersecurity in education. Oliver shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur, including his experience founding NutKase , a successful K-12 device case manufacturer that protected over 3 million student devices. Throug...

Welcome to Episode 3 of Zero Breach Zone! In this episode, hosts Phil and Andy set the stage for what this podcast is all about: making cybersecurity accessible and actionable for the entire education technology community. Starting with the recent AT&T data breach as a springboard, our hosts demonstrate how cybersecurity vulnerabilities affect everyone - from major corporations to local school...

Welcome to Episode 2 of Zero Breach Zone ! In this episode, hosts Andy Lombardo and Phil Hintz recap the latest from the ISTE conference, where education and technology converge to shape the future of learning. We explore the major announcements, including the launch of EdTechIndex.org, a new resource for educators to find vetted educational apps that meet strict privacy and security criteria. The...

Welcome to the debut episode of Zero Breach Zone ! In this episode, hosts Andy Lombardo and Phil Hintz introduce the podcast, focused on the critical importance of cybersecurity in K-12 education. Drawing from their backgrounds in education and technology, they share their personal experiences with cyber attacks and discuss why striving for a “zero breach zone” is essential, even though complete s...

Welcome to the Zero Breach Zone —the podcast dedicated to fortifying K-12 schools against digital threats like breaches, phishing attacks, and everything in between. Join hosts Andy Lombardo and Phil Hintz for conversations and interviews with top experts in cybersecurity, education, and technology, as they share crucial insights and strategies to keep our schools safe. From breaking down the late...