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The studio is still under construction, but we do have a new logo and music! The news room will return soon (and Mark too). And we're still making adjustments. Josh and Chris discuss Android versus Apple, third party patching options, garage doors and sprinkler systems on the school's wifi, and the FCC's cybersecurity pilot announcement (that the podcast and K12TechPro were cited in!). -------------------- NTP is helping K12TechPro with the Meetups. Join us Virtually on August 7th and In-Person at Richmond, VA on September 20th. Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] ManagedMethods - Check out managedmethods.com VIZOR - Do a demo and get a pod shirt/hoodie along with it. -------------------- Email us at [email protected] Join the K12TechPro Community Buy some swag X @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn Music by Colt Ball Disclaimer: The views and work done by Josh, Chris, and Mark are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions or positions of sponsors or any respective employers or organizations associated with the guys. K12 Tech Talk itself does not endorse or validate the ideas, views, or statements expressed by Josh, Chris, and Mark's individual views and opinions are not representative of K12 Tech Talk. Furthermore, any references or mention of products, services, organizations, or individuals on K12 Tech Talk should not be considered as endorsements related to any employer or organization associated with the guys.

The studio is under construction! Josh and Chris talk about student cell phone usage and give a shout out to Jason at K12TechPro, they discuss the FCC's approval of the cybersecurity pilot, Microsoft ditching Flip, and Chris' Infinite Campus woes. NTP is helping K12TechPro with the Meetups. Join us Virtually on August 7th and at Richmond, VA on September 20th. ClassLink - Check out classlink.com iDoc - Email [email protected] for a quote! Extreme - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected]

In the latest episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, hosts Josh and Mark discuss the recent Klein ISD DDOS attack that disrupted STARR testing, leading to an 18-year-old student facing felony charges. They also delve into a Google Blog post about phishing tests and the adoption of a “fire drill” approach. The main topic of the episode focuses on Google, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Copilot at the enterprise level, exploring the details of each plan and considering their use for school districts. NTP - [email protected] K12TechPro - Join the Community! iDoc - Email [email protected] for a quote! ManagedMethods Extreme Networks - [email protected] Fortinet - [email protected] Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In the latest episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, hosts Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss the new CISA reporting requirements, the details of the E-Rate cybersecurity pilot, and the rumored PowerSchool buyout by Bain Capital. They also address listener questions about Manifest V3 and summer school preparation. CISA reporting requirements (CIRCIA) Consortium for School Networking PowerSchool buyout by Bain Capital Manifest V3 information NTP - [email protected] K12TechPro - Join the Community! iDoc - Email [email protected] for a quote VIZOR ClassLink Extreme Networks - [email protected] Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

This is a re-release episode! We sit down with Scott Elder, the Superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools. We talk about the ransomware attack they experienced in January 2021. This discussion is from the perspective of the Superintendent during the attack. Scott is wildly candid and honest about the experience. iDoc ManagedMethods Extreme Networks Fortinet Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In the latest episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, hosts Josh and Mark delve into the latest tech news, including the malicious hacker behind the Kaseya ransomware attack being jailed and the introduction of the Protecting Kids on Social Media Act and the Eyes on the Board Act. They also address listener emails about the proper disposal of old computer hard drives and the use of Google Takeout. The main topic explores the use (or misuse) of AI over the last year of school, discussing both positive changes as well as negative. Malicious hacker behind Kaseya ransomware attack jailed NTP VIZOR is still running their spring promotion offering techs that attend a VIZOR demo a free K-12 Tech Talk hoodie. https://www.vizor.cloud/k12techpro ClassLink... Check out classlink.com. Extreme Networks - email [email protected] Fortinet - email [email protected] Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

Chris and Mark attend the PESC-A4L Summit. They learn about A4L's mission to support lifelong learning through interoperability, privacy, and security across PK20W+ - breaking down the silos and ensuring the data seamlessly follows the learners from PK though K12 into Post-secondary, into the workforce, and into retirement. Interviews: Steve Smith, Executive Director of A4L... The Godfather Steve Setzer, Loop Data Wes Sims, Snap Mobile Connie Coy, MOREnet Ramah Hawley, A4L Co-Chair, The Education Cooperative Josh Olstad, Oyster River School District... THE HOT SEAT!!! Alex Jackl, PESC Board, Bardic Systems Ben Silberglitt, A4L Co-Chair, Cedar Labs Kathy Warren, Maine Department of Education - - - - - https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! * NTP * Howard - Email Seth Shockley - [email protected] At Howard, we pride ourselves on being a one stop shop for all of your technology needs. From Computing, Audiovisual, Networking, Physical Security, Cybersecurity and beyond, we can find a solution that works for you and your environment * Extreme - Email [email protected] * Fortinet - Email [email protected] * ManagedMethods Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In the latest episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, Chris and Mark discuss a variety of news stories, including the COPS SVPP grant focusing on security measures in schools such as notification systems and security cameras. They also address concerns around Primavera's investment in Tutor.com and the rise of AI-generated plagiarism in student papers. Listener emails reveal discussions on firewall ratings and more. - - - - - https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! * NTP * Howard - Email Seth Shockley - [email protected] At Howard, we pride ourselves on being a one stop shop for all of your technology needs. From Computing, Audiovisual, Networking, Physical Security, Cybersecurity and beyond, we can find a solution that works for you and your environment * Extreme - Email [email protected] * Fortinet - Email [email protected] * ClassLink * A4L Summit Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In this insightful episode of K12 Tech Talk, Josh and Mark delve into recent events and hot topics within the sphere of school technology. Triggered by a recent cyber-attack on the Clark County, the hosts debate whether schools should be held accountable for such breaches and discuss the potential nation-wide implications of legal cases in this regard. The guys discuss the importance of robust cybersecurity measures in school environments. They discuss how end-of-year school activities impact tech management. They talk about students using proxy sites to bypass filters. - - - - - https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! * NTP * Howard - Email Seth Shockley - [email protected] * Extreme - Email [email protected] * Fortinet - Email [email protected] * Managed Methods * VIZOR -To find out how you can simplify your student device management go to vizor.cloud/k12techtalk, K12 Tech Talk listeners get special pricing and a FREE K-12 Tech Talk hoodie * A4L Summit Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

This is Part 2 of K12 Tech Talk's engaging journey through the trending topics from CoSN in Miami! Highlights are discussions about AI readiness and CoSN's AI maturity matrix, Secure by Design, enhancing data security in schools, and the dynamic evolution of technology within educational institutions. Interviews include: Josh Olstad - Technology Director, SAU #5, New Hampshire Shahryar Khazei - retired CIO of Los Angeles Unified Jim and Melissa - Future of Privacy Forum Tom Ryan - the man, the myth, the legend... Co-Founder at K-12 Strategic Technology Advisory Group, former CIO of Albuquerque Public Schools, and member of the Council of Great City Schools Keith Krueger, CEO, CoSN Diane Doersch - CoSN Chair - - - - - https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! * NTP * Howard - Email Seth Shockley - [email protected] * Extreme - Email [email protected] * Fortinet - Excited to announce our next SLED National webinar Connecting the Nation: FCC’s Vision for Broadband, Cybersecurity and Digital Inclusion - a Fireside Chat with Commissioner Rachelle Chong and Jim Richberg, hosted by Mike Lauer! DATE: April 18th @ 10amPT/ 1pm ET Key topics: - Digital Equity for all Americans. - Funding Internet connectivity for K-12 schools and libraries, with a focus on cybersecurity.- Proposed Cyber Trust Mark program for enhanced digital security. Registration Link * ClassLink * A4L Summit Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

Part 1 of 2 In this exciting episode of K12 Tech Talk, Chris, Josh, and Mark deliver a front-row experience of the CoSN Conference in Miami. Interviews include: Susan Enfield - CoSN Keynote Richard Culatta - CEO ISTE/ASCD Don Ringelestein - CoSN Board, DEI subcommittee Megan Gretzinger - Friend of K12TechPro and K12 Tech Talk Will Brackett - "After Action Reports" session - - - - - https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! * NTP * Howard - Email Seth Shockley - [email protected] * Extreme - Email [email protected] * Fortinet - Excited to announce our next SLED National webinar Connecting the Nation: FCC’s Vision for Broadband, Cybersecurity and Digital Inclusion - a Fireside Chat with Commissioner Rachelle Chong and Jim Richberg, hosted by Mike Lauer! DATE: April 18th @ 10amPT/ 1pm ET Key topics: - Digital Equity for all Americans. - Funding Internet connectivity for K-12 schools and libraries, with a focus on cybersecurity.- Proposed Cyber Trust Mark program for enhanced digital security. Registration Link * ClassLink * A4L Summit Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss several listener emails and K12TechPro posts. They talk about POTS lines with elevators, fire alarms, and fax machines. They talk about password managers. They talk about how to obtain technical knowledge and skills when you have a position that isn't necessarily specializing in a certain area. They talk about LMS options and the tech dept's support role. And then there's some sideways talk about elevator inspections and dead rodents. Oh, and an interview with VIZOR customer Chris. ----more---- https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! * NTP * Howard - Email Seth Shockley - [email protected] * Extreme - Email [email protected] * VIZOR - Would you like a free K12 Tech Hoodie and reduce your workload? Then check out VIZOR! VIZOR can help you reduce the workload of managing all your devices, student Chromebooks, iPads and staff Windows machines. To find out how VIZOR can automate your device management, and get a free K12 Tech Hoodie, head over to vizor.cloud/k12techtalk that’s V-I-Z-O-R dot cloud slash k12techtalk * Fortinet - Excited to announce our next SLED National webinar Connecting the Nation: FCC’s Vision for Broadband, Cybersecurity and Digital Inclusion - a Fireside Chat with Commissioner Rachelle Chong and Jim Richberg, hosted by Mike Lauer! DATE: April 18th @ 10amPT/ 1pm ET Key topics: - Digital Equity for all Americans. - Funding Internet connectivity for K-12 schools and libraries, with a focus on cybersecurity.- Proposed Cyber Trust Mark program for enhanced digital security. Registration Link * ClassLink * ManagedMethods * A4L Summit * CoSN Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

This is a special episode. Josh and Chris interview Mohit Gupta, Director of Product at Clever. We discuss student MFA, the teacher Clever Library, student data privacy, the history of Clever, and more. ----more---- https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! * NTP * Howard * Email Seth Shockley - [email protected] * Extreme - email [email protected] * VIZOR - Would you like a free K12 Tech Hoodie and reduce your workload? Then check out VIZOR! VIZOR can help you reduce the workload of managing all your devices, student Chromebooks, iPads and staff Windows machines. To find out how VIZOR can automate your device management, and get a free K12 Tech Hoodie, head over to vizor.cloud/k12techtalk that’s V-I-Z-O-R dot cloud slash k12techtalk * A4L Summit Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss the recent cyberattack where hackers compromised two critical systems of CISA using vulnerabilities in Ivanti products. Josh derails the conversation after receiving some "hate" mail recently, though. They also touch on the future of VR in education, reflecting on past experiences with Google Expeditions and the shift towards AI in K12. The episode features an interview with Absolute. Reddit article about future of VR in education ----more---- https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! * NTP * ManagedMethods * Absolute - email [email protected] to find out how you can use your hardware refresh budget to secure new devices AND manage and secure existing inventory. * Extreme - email [email protected] * Fortinet - email [email protected] * A4L Summit Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In this episode, the guys discuss a security bulletin from Papercut, the launch of the digital SAT, and the release of an artificial intelligence framework for district leaders by ILO Group. They also address listener emails, including a question about parental access to web filters. The main topic focuses on tips for preparing for online testing season and large-scale assessments, prompted by a listener's story about a failed testing attempt in a cafeteria. News Stories: 1. Papercut Security Bulletin March 2024 2. Digital SAT Launches 3. ILO Group Releases AI Framework for District Leaders 4. COSN & CGCS AI Readiness Checklist https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! * NTP * VIZOR - To find out how you can simplify your student device management go to vizor.cloud/k12techtalk, K12 Tech Talk listeners get special pricing and a FREE K-12 Tech Talk hoodie * Absolute - email [email protected] to find out how you can use your hardware refresh budget to secure new devices AND manage and secure existing inventory. * ClassLink - email Jill at [email protected] * Fortinet - email [email protected] Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

Josh and Mark discuss the decline in edtech investments after the pandemic and the impact it may have on the industry. They also touch on the renewal costs for VMware customers and the opportunity it presents for competitor Nutanix. The episode explores the importance of team growth in a school district, highlighting the benefits of knowledge sharing, proactive vs. reactive work, and shared responsibilities. Additionally, listeners inquire about erate efforts in smaller districts and the strategy of swapping out vendors regularly. Articles discussed on this episode: Ed tech investments slow after sizable pandemic bump Nutanix CEO sees opportunity in VMware’s turmoil https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! ManagedMethods - go to managedmethods.com, click on Use Cases, to understand how they can help your school district. Mention us when you talk to them. * Absolute - email [email protected] to find out how you can use your hardware refresh budget to secure new devices AND manage and secure existing inventory. * PDS/HPE/Aruba - email [email protected] * Extreme - email [email protected] * Fortinet - email [email protected] Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

Hosts Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss a range of tech news stories, including articles on AT&T cell phone service outages, teachers avoiding AI tools, and the use of panic buttons for school safety. They also address a listener email about handling personal documents in district collaboration tools. The main topic focuses on holding a tabletop cybersecurity exercise with district leadership, with Chris sharing his experience leading a drill. Important lessons highlighted include making the exercise relevant, avoiding scare tactics, and emphasizing collaboration. AT&T cell phone service outage Top 13 reasons teachers avoid AI tools Does your district ban ChatGPT? Panic buttons for school safety CISA Tabletop Exercises (look at the K12 one) https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! Absolute Classlink HPE/Aruba - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

Josh takes a few minutes to remind everyone to patch your systems, firewalls, servers, Veeam, VPNs, etc. He also talks about the importance of looking at your logs, especially those public facing devices. Finally, he brags that he submitted four 471s to E-Rate and all four of them went to "Wave Ready" status in less than six hours after upload. The majority of this episode is spent talking with Eric the Intern from K12TechPro. He left the K12 world recently and went to private industry. A few weeks ago, he wrote an article for K12TechPro with his observations about K12 technology now that he is on the outside looking in. Article - https://k12techpro.com/the-k-12-tech-landscape-an-outsiders-inside-perspective/ https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! Absolute Managed Methods HPE/Aruba - Email [email protected] NTP Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In this episode, the guys discuss various news stories including a CISA alert about a former employee account compromise and Greenwich CT's request for $600k to fix poor cell service at a high school. They also address listener emails regarding their dislike of Teams and feedback on the Principal's Episode. The main topic of the episode centers around preparing for a virtual snow day, prompted by the recent blizzard in New York City that resulted in login issues for remote students. Josh also brags about some killer Tweets he made recently while Chris vents about his SIS implementation, which does not include scheduled bathroom breaks. Fortinet music video https://twitter.com/i/status/1611450152509739008 Articles Discussed on this episode: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/02/15/cisa-and-ms-isac-release-advisory-compromised-account-used-access-state-government-organization https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/greenwich-high-school-wants-631k-to-fix-poor-cell-service https://apnews.com/article/school-snow-day-remote-learning-2ef89fedcd4caefc3d6b6c483188e888 And don't forget Canva's onboarding hub: https://public.canva.site/canva-edu-district-resources https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! Absolute VIZOR Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] NTP Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In this episode, we dive into the latest news in the K-12 technology world. We discuss who hacked into Fulton County, Georgia schools' computer systems, we touch on the FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program, and we trade thoughts on a Maine school that will begin biometric scanning for student attendance. We debrief the Clever MFA roadmap and how a student-friendly MFA could work. The main topic of the episode is an interview with the CEO of Rise Vision, Brian Loosbrock, where we discuss their digital displays and how they are revolutionizing the education industry. News stories mentioned in the episode: - New Fortinet RCE flaw in SSL VPN likely exploited in attacks - Student hacks Fulton County Georgia schools' computer systems - FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program consumer FAQ - Maine school will begin biometric scanning data collection for students - FTC order will require Blackbaud to delete unnecessary data, boost safeguards, settle charges of lax security https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! Rise Vision Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] NTP Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

This is a special episode where we talk to principals and share our advice, or the advice we received from the K12 tech community, for how principals can better understand and work with their IT staff. Our tips and tricks were compiled based on feedback from /r/K12sysadmin and K12TechPro along with a few emails from listeners. We all recognize the importance of our school principals and we hope this episode will help improve the lives of both techs and principals by sharing four important ways that we can collaborate. https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! Rise Vision Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] VIZOR Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In this episode, Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss the recent discovery of the largest data breach in history, with 26 billion records compromised. They also review Clever's newly released cyber security report, which includes information on student multi-factor authentication. They address listener emails regarding IT documentation software. The main topic of the episode is the National Education Tech Plan, which focuses on the digital access divide, digital design divide, and digital use divide within schools. Key takeaways include the importance of universal design for learning, the distinction between active and passive technology use among students, and the report's role as a roadmap for district leadership. Hyperlinked news stories: - The mother of all breaches - Clever released a cyber security report - Chicago Public Schools lost electronics - Best IT documentation software - National Ed-Tech Plan https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! Rise Vision Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] NTP - Email [email protected] Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In this episode, hosts Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss recent exploited vulnerabilities with Citrix, Google Chrome, and Sonicwall. They also delve into a proposed bill in the Federal government that could fund AI education in K-12 districts. They discuss a Reddit post about the dangers of shadow IT. The main topic of conversation revolves around the recent Raptor Technologies data breach and the role of school districts in reducing the risk of data breaches. News Links: CISA Pushes Federal Agencies to Patch Citrix RCE Within a Week First New Google Hack Attack Warning for 2024: Update Chrome Now 78K Sonicwall Firewalls Vulnerable to DoS, RCE Attacks Bill to Fund AI Training in Schools, Nonprofits, Libraries Listener Email Link: Reddit Post about the Dangers of Shadow IT Main Topic Link: Raptor Technologies School Safety Data Leak https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! VIZOR Rise Vision Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] NTP - Email [email protected] Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In the this episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, hosts Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss a range of news stories related to technology in education. They delve into the efforts made by Meta (Facebook) to make it harder for teens to access harmful content and the FTC's proposed strengthening of children's privacy rules. The hosts also address a staff member falling victim to a smishing attack. In the main topic of the episode, they explore a Reddit thread on budgeting for expensive but infrequent projects in schools. https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! Rise Vision Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] NTP - Email [email protected] Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In this episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, co-hosts Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss their return to school after the holiday break and share updates on their winter vacation projects. Mark presents a news story about a Minot woman charged with poisoning her boyfriend and they also discuss the "State of Ransomware" report from Emsisoft. They address listener emails, focusing on teachers who are tired of multifactor authentication (MFA) and offer strategies for dealing with complaints. The main topic of discussion revolves around district communications, including the management of the district website and branding guide. News stories mentioned in the episode: 1. Minot woman charged with poisoning boyfriend 2. The “State of Ransomware” report from Emsisoft https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! VIZOR Rise Vision Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] NTP - Email [email protected] Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In the latest episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, co-hosts Josh, Chris, and Mark dive into various topics. They start with a listener email about a teacher using nickel-based paint to block cell and WiFi signals in their classroom (as posted on the K12TechPro Community). They also discuss a Reddit thread about allowing a Nintendo Switch on the school network. They highlight the top stories of 2023, including artificial intelligence usage and readiness, cybersecurity concerns and the shift to data exfiltration in ransomware attacks, and the burnout experienced by tech directors and CIOs in a post-pandemic world. The episode features an interview with David Wren, CEO of NTP, who discusses their sponsorship (and partnership!) of the podcast. Learning Technology Center’s SecurED Schools (virtual conference) is on January 16 & 17, 2024. We’re presenting. If you want a discounted ticket, use code K12TechTalkPodcast and go to ltc.site/secured Links mentioned in this episode: Oklahoma Scholastic eSports: https://www.okse.org/53877 PlayVS Technical Requirements: https://help.playvs.com/en/articles/4919231-hardware-network-specifications-inclusion-lists CoSN AI Readiness Checklist: https://www.cosn.org/leveraging-the-k-12-gen-ai-readiness-checklist-a-guide-for-district-leadership/ https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! SomethingCool.com Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] NTP - Email [email protected] Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In the latest episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, host Josh is joined by Mark and guest host Eric (AKA Eric the Intern). We discuss a cyberattack on a school district in Butte and the recent Google outages. We then discuss a question regarding FERPA and the inclusion of student names in emails. The main topic of discussion is censorship, with the hosts sharing their practices and considerations when deciding to remove or censor content. Chris wasn't able to join because this episode was too spicy, but Eric the Intern joins to share his wisdom and discuss life after K-12 technology! Learning Technology Center’s SecurED Schools (virtual conference) is on January 16 & 17, 2024. We’re presenting. If you want a discounted ticket, use code K12TechTalkPodcast and go to ltc.site/secured https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! SomethingCool.com Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] NTP - Email [email protected] VIZOR - vizor.cloud/k12techtalk Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In this episode, hosts Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss various topics in the tech world. They start off by sharing news about a former K12 tech being charged with a cyberattack on the high school he worked for. They also talk about the tech they are thankful for. In the listener emails segment, they address a Reddit thread on subscription services and discuss managing the transition to annual subscription-based pricing. They also mention a new cybersecurity focus coming from K12TechPro. The main topic revolves around giving advice to their younger selves when they first started in IT. Learning Technology Center’s SecurED Schools (virtual conference) is on January 16 & 17, 2024. We’re presenting. If you want a discounted ticket, use code K12TechTalkPodcast and go to ltc.site/secured https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! SomethingCool.com Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] NTP - Email [email protected] Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In this episode, hosts Josh, Chris, and Mark dissect the latest in educational tech, covering the CRDC's revealing report on student tech access and the FCC's $200M cybersecurity pilot for K-12 schools. Listener emails bring forward challenges from the K12sysadmin subreddit, exploring the purpose in K-12 tech work. The main topic dives into managing student accounts, discussing GAM tools, password policies, and the delicate timing of suspending vs. deleting accounts post-graduation. CRCD Report on student access to technology FCC releases pilot cyber security pilot Working without a purpose Reddit thread https://haveibeenpwned.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! StatusGator SomethingCool.com Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] VIZOR Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

We had a really nice agenda worked up for this episode, but right before we hit record, Mark dropped a bomb... Eventually, we got to the following agenda... In the latest episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss various news stories including an update on the recent data breaches in Jefferson County, CO and Clark County. They also mention the Okta breach caused by an employee signing into a personal account on a business device. The hosts address an AI executive order and the appointment of Steve Smith as the new executive director of A4L. In the listener emails segment, they provide insights on Zoom's AI companion and discuss a retirement scam. The main topic revolves around a conversation on the K12SysAdmin subreddit about IT departments being responsible for non-IT tasks. News stories mentioned in the episode: - Databreaches.net: Read about what happened in Jefferson County, CO and Clark County - AI executive order: Biden's focus on AI in schools - Reddit conversation on IT departments handling non-IT tasks: K12SysAdmin subreddit discussion https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk [email protected] Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! SomethingCool.com Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] StatusGator Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In the latest episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, co-hosts Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss their Halloween plans in the intro segment. In the news segment, they highlight two major data breaches, including hackers stealing student data from Clark County and directly emailing parents, as well as a data breach in Philadelphia that went unnoticed for five months. They also address a listener's question about how to handle student teachers and their access. The main topic of the episode is cell phone policies and the use of Yondr. Hyperlinked news stories: - Hackers steal student data from Clark County and email parents directly: Hackers email stolen student data to parents of Nevada school district - Philadelphia suffers data breach but doesn’t notify for 5 months: City of Philadelphia discloses data breach after five months Visit our YouTube channel and subscribe. We plan to post video recordings soon. https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! SomethingCool.com Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] StatusGator Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

Sorry for the delay. We had major audio/video issues with our recording platform. Also, due to that issue, only audio again this week. In the latest episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, hosts Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss several news stories related to technology in schools. They start by covering the ban on facial recognition technology in NYC schools, as well as the concerns raised by the ACLU about surveillance technology in K-12 classrooms. The hosts also address a listener email regarding a student SIM card hijacking a teacher's phone. The main topic of discussion revolves around Google and Microsoft, who claim to prioritize secure by design but require paid upgrades for certain security features. For more information on these topics, check out the hyperlinked news stories: NYC bans facial recognition technology and ACLU sounds the alarm on surveillance technology in use in K-12 classrooms. Google Connect Classroom to your SIS Visit our YouTube channel and subscribe. We plan to post video recordings soon. https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! SomethingCool.com Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] NTP - Email [email protected] VIZOR - vizor.cloud/k12techtalk Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

Eric recounts the story of how his district was hit with ransomware in 2019 but narrowly escaped a major cyber attack. He describes the early days of the attack, including the response from his team and district, and then recounts how they recovered with only a very small grazing from the attack. His story is filled with lessons learned from the incident, including things they should have done before the attack as well as how his district handled the incident as a community. Chris was not able to make this week’s episode so we’re also considering Eric for the full-time gig. Visit our YouTube channel and subscribe. We plan to post video recordings soon. https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! SomethingCool.com Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] NTP - Email [email protected] VIZOR - vizor.cloud/k12techtalk Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In the latest episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, co-host Chris shares an update on his SIS implementation struggles, highlighting some mistakes along the way. In the news segment, they discuss a recent ransomware attack on 14 Pinal County school districts and the shift towards data exfiltration in cyber threats. The main topic revolves around the MORENET conference, where AI was a major focus. They delve into COSN and the Council of Great City Schools' readiness checklist on Generative AI, exploring how districts can translate it into actionable plans. The episode wraps up with an intriguing question about personal printers in classrooms. Advertisers for this episode include Ransomware attack on 14 Pinal County school districts' payroll system COSN and Council of Great City Schools' readiness checklist on Generative AI Listen Here or on all major pod platforms Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! SomethingCool.com Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] NTP - Email [email protected] Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In this episode, Mark and Josh sit down with the Godfather of Student Data Privacy, Steve Smith. Steve tells us how student data privacy became "a thing" for his district 15 years ago due to questions from parents, and it morphed into a national organization. He offers tips and pointers on how to get started if your district has not jumped into the seemingly wild waters of SDPA's. Then, Chris and Josh have a discussion with Stuart from Jupiter about what they can do for you if you are looking to migrate your SIS. Listen Here or on all major pod platforms Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! SomethingCool.com Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] NTP - Email [email protected] Jupiter - Email Stuart at [email protected] Looking for a new SIS? Here is our general “demo” video: Jupiter Demo And learn more here: Jupiter Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In this special episode we pay tribute to Pate Hogan, a special friend of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast. Pate appeared on the podcast multiple times over the last few years and we wanted to share some of our favorite moments with Pate. Thank you for the laughs and memories, Pate.

Chris starts the episode with a story about his bad day, talks for 10 minutes, then Mark realizes he didn't press the record button. For the remainder of the episode, Chris is mad at Mark and upset with the day he's had. He does attempt to tell the story again. The guys discuss 3 listener emails and the following: Google fixes fifth actively exploited Chrome zero-day of 2023 Cisco patches zero-day vulnerability under attack | TechTarget Google Podcasts to shut down in 2024 with listeners migrated to YouTube Music | TechCrunch Google is shutting down its Jamboard whiteboarding app - The Verge Oops! Google Search caught publicly indexing users' conversations with Bard AI 6 Suggestions IT Teams Should Ask Teachers When Evaluating Unapproved Technology -- THE Journal Listen Here or on all major pod platforms Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! SomethingCool.com Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] NTP - Email [email protected] Jupiter - Email Stuart at [email protected] Looking for a new SIS? Here is our general “demo” video: Jupiter Demo And learn more here: Jupiter Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

Mark, Josh, and Chris discuss two listener emails, Google's third party apps, Google's 10 year announcement on Chromebooks, and they talk at length about contracts, terms of service, and how to handle agreements. Listen Here or on all major pod platforms Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! SomethingCool.com Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] VIZOR - 20% off Jupiter - Email Stuart at [email protected] Looking for a new SIS? Here is our general “demo” video: Jupiter Demo And learn more here: Jupiter Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

This is a special episode - We sat down with Alaina Clark, the Assistant Director of Stakeholder Engagement at CISA. We were very happy she agreed to come on and chat with us about all things CISA. She talked about what CISA can help your district accomplish related to your cyber posture, the White House event, and the newly announced Secure By Design Initiative for K12. We really appreciate the time she spent with us and we hope to have folks from CISA on again in the future. Mark and I also quickly talk about the big announcement from Google extending AUE for Chromebooks out to 10 years of life. This is a huge step for device life and cutting down on e-waste. We don't have any sponsor this week due to the special episode, but you know who they are, go visit them.

Every week we say this, but here we go again... It's been a rough few days for Mark and Josh. Mark started school this week and is tired and worn. From power outages to heatwaves, Mark experienced it during his first day of school. Josh had 3 days in a row with major SIS outages ranging from a half day to 20 minutes. This caused him to edit his incident response plan and work through plans for attendance and food service. We also tease an upcoming interview with Alaina Clark, Assistant Director for Stakeholder Engagement for CISA. This interview should be released in the next few days. We are super thankful that Alaina and CISA agreed to this interview. Listen Here or on all major pod platforms Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! SomethingCool.com Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] Jupiter - Email Stuart at [email protected] Looking for a new SIS? Here is our general “demo” video: Jupiter Demo And learn more here: Jupiter Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

This is a wild one. We start out recapping our first two weeks of school, but quickly realize Josh is doing all the talking. We talk about a few news stories of cyber incidents at school districts in Connecticut and Maryland. While talking about these incidents, Mark takes offense that Josh and Chris thought Maryland was considered a New England state. The majority of this episode is spent on a topic we found on a Facebook group called "The Principals Desk." There was a post in that group recently talking about different ways to rollout a 1:1 deployment and the pro/cons of each. So, we decided to discuss those options from our viewpoints with upwards of 10 years of 1:1 history each of our districts. Listen here (and on all major podcast platforms). Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! SomethingCool.com Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] Jupiter - Email Stuart at [email protected] Looking for a new SIS? Here is our general “demo” video: Jupiter Demo And learn more here: Jupiter Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

It was past Josh's bed time when this episode was recorded, so he let's Mark do all the talking. Mark shows off his Google Sheet skills by walking us through the CIS controls, specifically IG1. IG1 was mentioned at the White House Convening on K12 Cybersecurity a few weeks ago and we thought it was a good idea to delve into what that means and how to get started with implementation. Mark also talks about the CIS Workbook to help you rate your current security posted against CIS Controls. After completing the Workbook, you are presented with a report that gives you starting points for your weakest ratings. Here is a spreadsheet with IG1, IG2 and IG3. For the sake of this episode, we only focused on IG1. Listen here (and on all major podcast platforms). Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! SomethingCool.com Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] Jupiter - Email Stuart at [email protected] Looking for a new SIS? Here is our general “demo” video: Jupiter Demo And learn more here: Jupiter Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In this episode, we are happy to have a special guest with us, Josh from New Hampshire AKA "The Other Josh." He was one of approximately 15 K12 CIO's invited to last week's White House Convening. Josh gives us a bit of a behind the scenes look at everything from the e-vite to the event itself. We also have more "hot takes" on what we want to see from Google and other big players in the K12 product/service space. Side Note - This episode had some recording/editing issues. We're sorry. We're trying new podcast recording software and it didn't go so well lolol. Mark tried to fix it. Kudos to Mark. Listen here (and on all major podcast platforms). Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! Fortinet - Email [email protected] - Free Security Awareness Training NTP Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] ConvergeOne SomethingCool.com Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In this episode, Chris recaps his trip to the Annual ISAC Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah last week. We talk about a new Papercut Vulnerability, a study that shows 47% of schools paid ransom groups, and Zoom's abrupt change to their TOS and Privacy Policy to include AI training. However, the majority of this episode is about the White House convening that took place this week. They brought in big players in "Big IT" along with representatives from K12 school districts around the country to announce new initiatives to protect schools. One of those items is a new Guidebook from Google, however, we do have some "Hot Takes" on what was announced... Listen here (and on all major podcast platforms). Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! Fortinet - Email [email protected] - Free Security Awareness Training NTP Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] ConvergeOne SomethingCool.com Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In this episode, Chris leads us off with sad stories about storms, power outages, dead UPSs, and dead servers. Mark leads us in a discussion about a new report from CISA titled "2022 Top Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities." It is an interesting report on the top leveraged vulnerabilities for 2022 and methods to mitigate. Josh doesn't have any stories, but he talks A LOT. Listen here (and on all major podcast platforms). Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! KCAV Fortinet - Email [email protected] Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] VIZOR SomethingCool.com Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

The guys discuss the woes of new employees, employees changing positions, and employees leaving. They do a couple listener emails and discuss K12TechPro. Oh, and they try out a LIVE STREAM of the podcast via K12TechPro (more of that coming down the road probably!). Finally, Chris gives a bit more clarity on the vetting roadmap of K12TechPro and the k12sysadmin subreddit. Listen here (and on all major podcast platforms). Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! RTI Fortinet - Email [email protected] Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] VIZOR SomethingCool.com Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

We are tired and worn out! Mark and Chris spent the early part of the week at MidwestTechTalk and they are worn out. Josh is tired from working a full week after being gone for 2 weeks to ALASKA. Mark and Chris recap the MidwestTechTalk conference and Mark shares his observations about Missouri. We talk about the recent Class Action Lawsuit filed against Securly alleging that they sold student data to a 3rd party. We dream and brainstorm about what IoT devices we could see in classrooms over the next 5-10 years. Finally, Chris gives a bit more clarity on the relationships between K12TechPro and the k12sysadmin subreddit. Listen here (and on all major podcast platforms). Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! HPE/Aruba - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] NTP SomethingCool.com Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In this episode, Josh talks about Alaska. The guys talk about other things too, but mostly Josh talks about Alaska. Chris was probably supposed to post some additional links in the description, but he doesn't remember them... he only remembers Josh talking about Alaska. FCC Announcement about Cyber Security Funding AI generated images for every state (article referenced during the episode) Listen here (and on all major podcast platforms). Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! HPE/Aruba - Email [email protected] Fortinet - Email [email protected] Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] NTP SomethingCool.com Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

This is a special episode. We interview Christy Wyatt, the CEO of Absolute. Listen here (and on all major podcast platforms). Join the K12TechPro.com Community. K12 Tech Talk Absolute Resource Links Absolute Research Reports Absolute for Education/K12 Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

Chris, Josh, and Mark discuss the recent news that Fairfax County Public Schools sent teachers an appreciation email that ended up being a phishing test (Washington Post article), and they debate on if it was right or wrong to do. Too far maybe? Chris talks about setting up restricted Google access as well as doing the "under 18 third party apps" Google stuff, and the articles about both on K12TechPro, and Josh talks about some phrase he found on the internet that is thought provoking about cybersecurity supposedly. Listen here (and on all major podcast platforms). Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! Provision Data Solutions Fortinet - Email [email protected] Extreme Networks - Email [email protected] NTP SomethingCool.com Oh, and... Email us at [email protected] Tweet us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE