Welcome to the "Zero Breach Zone," where we delve into the vital mission of fortifying K-12 schools against breaches and phishing threats. Hosts Andy Lombardo and Phil Hintz lead insightful conversations with top experts in cybersecurity, education, and technology, uncovering strategies to protect our schools. From breaking down the latest digital threats to sharing actionable security measures, this podcast empowers educators, administrators, and parents with the tools they need to safeguard students and staff in today’s connected world.
Zero Breach Zone
Claim This Podcastby Andy Lombardo & Phil Hintz
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Welcome to the "Zero Breach Zone," where we delve into the vital mission of fortifying K-12 schools against breaches and phishing threats. Hosts Andy Lombardo and Phil Hintz lead insightful conversations with top experts in cybersecurity, education, and technology, uncovering strategies to protect our schools. From breaking down the latest digital threats to sharing actionable security measures, this podcast empowers educators, administrators, and parents with the tools they need to safeguard students and staff in today’s connected world.
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June 9, 2026
The ‘Hi, How Are You?’ Scam & Smarter Cyber Threats in 2026 (Re-Air)
<p><strong>Episode Description:<br></strong><br>Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of the Zero Breach Zone podcast. Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo dive into the latest cybersecurity threats facing K-12 schools.</p><p>They break down the rise of scam tactics like the “Hi, how are you?” texts and long-term “pig butchering” schemes, highlighting how attackers are shifting beyond email into more personal and trusted channels. The hosts share real-world examples and explain why even small interactions with scammers can increase risk.</p><p>The conversation also focuses on a growing concern, student cybersecurity. From compromised student accounts to new training initiatives, Phil and Andy emphasize the importance of building safe habits early to protect school environments.</p><p>Phil also shares a fun and inspiring story about students breaking a Guinness World Record by building the world’s largest Pong game, showcasing how coding and innovation are shaping the next generation of cybersecurity talent.</p><p>The episode wraps with insights on evolving threats, student MFA challenges, and practical ways schools can stay ahead.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Text-based scams are rapidly increasing and highly effective</li><li>“Pig butchering” scams rely on long-term trust and manipulation</li><li>Engaging with scammers can make you a bigger target</li><li>Cyber threats are expanding beyond email into trusted platforms</li><li>Student accounts are a growing risk and need proper training</li><li>Early cybersecurity education is critical</li><li>MFA for students requires balancing security and usability</li></ul><p><strong>Chapters:</strong><br>00:00 Season 2 Kickoff and Reflections<br>01:30 New Year, New Cyber Threat Landscape<br>02:30 The Rise of “Hi, How Are You?” Scam Texts<br>04:30 Understanding Pig Butchering Scams<br>06:30 Real-World Scam Examples and Family Stories<br>08:30 Why You Should Not Engage with Scammers<br>10:00 Expanding Threats Beyond Email<br>11:30 Scareware and Social Engineering Tactics<br>13:00 Student Cybersecurity Risks<br>14:30 CyberNut Student Training Overview<br>16:30 Building Safe Habits for Students<br>17:45 MFA Challenges and Student Access<br>18:45 Real Incident: Google Doc Attack<br>19:45 Looking Ahead to 2026 Threats<br>20:30 Closing Thoughts and Wrap-Up</p>
May 26, 2026
Hacking With Permission: K-12 Pen Testing with Zelvin Security
<p>Welcome to Season 2 Episode 5 of the Zero Breach Zone, where hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo sit down with the people on the front lines of K-12 cybersecurity. This week they're joined by Brian Parton, penetration tester and security expert at Zelvin Security. Brian pulls back the curtain on what a real pen test looks like inside a school district, what attackers are actually looking for, why your printer might be your biggest vulnerability, and how knowing where your defenses fail is one of the smartest investments a district can make.</p><p>Recorded during Teacher Appreciation Week, Phil and Andy take a moment to recognize the educators who make every other profession possible, including the cybersecurity pros keeping school networks safe.</p><p><br><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Penetration testing is active, intentional, and noisy. The goal is to find every exploitable vulnerability across every layer of defense so you know everywhere you're exposed, not just where you didn't get caught</li><li>Red teaming is different. It's quieter and more covert, designed to simulate a real attacker who's trying not to be detected</li><li>Automated pen testing tools beat a basic vulnerability scan, but only a human tester can adapt, troubleshoot, and exploit the edge cases that tools miss. A false sense of security is worse than no test at all</li><li>Printers are a massively underestimated attack surface. Once configured for scanning and email, they often hold credentials that can unlock privilege escalation across your entire network</li><li>Separating admin accounts from everyday user accounts is one of the highest-impact, lowest-cost moves a district can make</li><li>Pen testing validates your existing tool spend and increasingly checks a box on cyber insurance applications</li></ul><p><strong>Parting Tip:</strong></p><ul><li>Visit <a href="https://zelvin.com/k12resources">zelvin.com/K-12-resources</a> for free tools including a pen test ROI guide, a purple teaming explainer, and a password entropy checker. Aim for a base entropy score over 100</li></ul><p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li>Zelvin Security — zelvin.com</li><li>DEFCON Groups — find your local chapter (search "DC" + your area code)</li><li>OWASP — find your local chapter for web security community and networking</li></ul>
May 12, 2026
Surviving a School District Cyberattack with Sandra Paul
<p>Welcome to Season 2 Episode 4 of the Zero Breach Zone, where hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo sit down with the people on the front lines of K-12 cybersecurity. This week they're joined by Sandra Paul, a seasoned K-12 technology leader who takes us inside a real cyberattack on her school district. What happened, how her team responded, and what she'd do differently. Sandra brings hard-won, practical experience to a conversation every school IT leader needs to hear.</p><p>She walks through the full arc of a live incident, from the moment the breach was discovered to the critical role of cyber insurance, legal counsel, and vendor relationships in getting through it. Her core message is one the whole field keeps coming back to — it's not a matter of if, but when. Schools that survive are the ones who prepared before the crisis hit.</p><p><br><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Have an incident response plan and test it regularly with tabletop exercises</li><li>Get to know your cyber insurance provider and legal team before you ever need them</li><li>Strong vendor and partner relationships are a critical part of your defense</li><li>Communication during a crisis is just as important as the technical response</li></ul><p><strong>Parting Tool: </strong></p><ul><li>Canva for presentations </li><li>Notebook LM for writing assistance</li></ul><p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong> </p><ul><li>NIST Cybersecurity Framework </li><li>CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)</li><li>Sophos Security Solutions </li><li>NJ Edge</li></ul>
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