

The Secure Family Podcast
Andy Murphy
Hosted by Andy Murphy, The Secure Family Podcast is your trusted source for practical tips and expert advice to keep your family safe at home, online, and in public. With a focus on empowering parents, each episode delivers simple, actionable strategies to help you protect what matters most. From securing your house to navigating digital safety and staying aware in everyday situations, this podcast makes family safety second nature.
The information shared on The Secure Family Podcast is for general information only. The Secure Family Podcast is a production of The Secure Dad ®.
The information shared on The Secure Family Podcast is for general information only. The Secure Family Podcast is a production of The Secure Dad ®.
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Jan 17, 2024 • 14min
Defending Against Deepfakes
In today's digital world, it's more important than ever to be aware of the online threats that can target our families. One such threat is deepfakes, realistic video or audio fakes that can be used to spread misinformation or damage someone's reputation. On this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, host Andy dives deep into the world of deepfakes. He explains how these technologies work, the different ways they can be used, and the potential dangers they pose to families. Andy also provides practical tips on how to spot a deepfake and protect yourself from being exploited. Whether you're a parent, educator, or just someone who wants to stay safe online, this episode is a must-listen. 🤖 Read the article Deepfakes and Kids: How Parents Can Protect Their Children by Andy Murphy: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/deepfakes-and-kids-how-parents-can-protect-children 💻 Chris McKenna’s Article: https://protectyoungeyes.com/ultimate-guide-to-ai-and-deepfakes-for-caregivers/ 👨💻Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD. 📱 Every family deserves online safety, that’s why so many trust Bark. Get 10% off any Bark app subscription with the code SECUREDAD. Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📱 Follow The Secure Dad on Twitter / X ✉️ Join The Secure Dad Telegram Channel 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website

Jan 10, 2024 • 34min
Cyberproofing Your Parents with Josh Summers
Josh Summers returns to discuss how we can protect our adult parents online. While people in their 30s and 40s are rightfully concerned about what their kids do online, we don’t need to turn our backs on what is happening to our parents. Josh will share how to avoid scams and the mental health impact of social media that seniors face. Plus, Josh shares his biggest security and privacy concern for 2024 that will affect all of us. 💻 Josh’s resource page: https://www.allthingssecured.com/thesecuredad/ 🚪 Sign up for my FREE webinar Securing Your Front Door on Sunday, January 14th. 👨💻Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD. 📱 Every family deserves online safety, that’s why so many trust Bark. Get 10% off any Bark app subscription with the code SECUREDAD. Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📱 Follow The Secure Dad on Twitter / X ✉️ Join The Secure Dad Telegram Channel 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website

Jan 3, 2024 • 12min
Signs An Online Predator May Be Grooming Your Child
In this episode, Andy discusses online grooming. He empowers parents to take action by explaining how online grooming works and the signs every parent needs to know to protect their children. Plus, he shares some tips on how to prevent it in the first place. 🚪 Sign up for my FREE webinar Securing Your Front Door on January 14th. 👨💻Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD. 📱 Every family deserves online safety, that’s why so many trust Bark. Get 10% off any Bark app subscription with the code SECUREDAD. 🏠 Defend your home with FlipLok. Listeners get 20% off when using discount code SECUREDAD at checkout. Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📱 Follow The Secure Dad on Twitter / X ✉️ Join The Secure Dad Telegram Channel 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website

Dec 27, 2023 • 13min
Security Hacks for 2024
Ready to level up your safety in 2024? In this episode, Andy shares 5 essential hacks to keep you and your loved ones protected in the new year. ️From situational awareness to privacy concerns, Andy has you covered. Plus, he shares about his upcoming free webinar, “Securing Your Front Door”. Hit play and let's make 2024 your safest year yet! 🚪 Sign up for my FREE webinar Securing Your Front Door on January 14th. 👨💻Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD. 🏠 Defend your home with FlipLok. Listeners get 20% off when using discount code SECUREDAD at checkout. Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📱 Follow The Secure Dad on Twitter / X ✉️ Join The Secure Dad Telegram Channel 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website

Dec 20, 2023 • 10min
Online Safety Tips for the Holidays
Don't Get Grinched! Holiday Cyber Security Tips It's the most wonderful time of the year, but unfortunately, it's also a prime time for cybercriminals. With everyone busy shopping, traveling, and connecting online, scammers and hackers are looking to take advantage. But don't worry, you can stay safe and enjoy the holidays without any unwanted surprises! In this episode, Andy will share essential holiday cyber security tips for everyone like identifying phishing scams, protecting your devices, and securing your online shopping. By following these simple steps, you can safeguard your personal information and financial data while enjoying all the holiday cheer. Happy Holidays from The Secure Dad! ⛄️ 🚪 Sign up for my FREE webinar Securing Your Front Door on January 14th. 🎁 Shop The Secure Dad Holiday Gift Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/holidaygiftguide 👨💻Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD. 📱 Every family deserves online safety, that’s why so many trust Bark. Get 10% off any Bark app subscription with the code SECUREDAD. Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📱 Follow The Secure Dad on Twitter / X ✉️ Join The Secure Dad Telegram Channel 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website

Dec 13, 2023 • 27min
Travel Safety with Todd Fox of Tour Protection
Andy welcomes Todd Fox to the show. Todd is an executive protection professional who has traveled extensively protecting celebrities, Supreme Court Justices, and UN Officials. He and Andy discuss ways you can protect your family as you travel inside the United States and abroad this holiday season. For more from Todd Fox: http://www.toddafox.com/ ✅ If you have 3 minutes, I’d appreciate your thoughts on how I can help you beyond this podcast. Take the short survey. 🎁 Shop The Secure Dad Holiday Gift Guide. 👨💻Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD. 📱 Every family deserves online safety, that’s why so many trust Bark. Get 10% off any Bark app subscription with the code SECUREDAD. 💻 Protect your credit cards, smartphones, and devices with signal-blocking solutions from SLNT. Get 10% off at SLNT with the discount code: THESECUREDAD. Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📱 Follow The Secure Dad on Twitter / X ✉️ Join The Secure Dad Telegram Channel 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website

Dec 6, 2023 • 12min
What is a Flock camera?
Andy discusses the rise of Flock Safety Cameras and how they track your license plate and collect your data. Learn how these cameras work, how the police search for you, and what you need to know as you travel this holiday season. Read more on Flock Safety cameras from The Secure Dad: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/what-is-a-flock-camera Piedmont Police Department Transparency Portal: https://transparency.flocksafety.com/piedmont-ca-pd ✅ I need your opinion on how to better serve you. Can you take a 3-minute survey? 🎁 Shop The Secure Dad Holiday Gift Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/holidaygiftguide 👨💻Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD. 📱Every family deserves online safety, that’s why so many trust Bark. Get 10% off any Bark App subscription with the code: SECUREDAD. Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📱 Follow The Secure Dad on Twitter / X ✉️ Join The Secure Dad Telegram Channel 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website

Nov 22, 2023 • 40min
Unwrapping Holiday Tech and Keeping Kids Safe Online with Sarah Kimmel
In this episode, join Andy and guest Sarah Kimmel of Family Tech as they chat about the coolest gadgets and gizmos to put on your wish list this season. Plus, Sarah will share some awesome tips on keeping kids safe online. It's like having an expert guide to navigate tech safety this holiday season. 👩🏼💻 For more from Sarah Kimmel follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familytech/ 📺 Watch this interview with Sarah on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CvHbyY6PUm0 🎁 Shop The Secure Dad Holiday Gift Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/holidaygiftguide 👨💻Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD. 📱 Protect your credit cards, smartphones, and devices with signal-blocking solutions from SLNT. Get 10% off at SLNT with the discount code: THESECUREDAD. Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📱 Follow The Secure Dad on Twitter / X ✉️ Join The Secure Dad Telegram Channel 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website

Nov 15, 2023 • 13min
Avoiding Identity Theft
How can you avoid identity theft? Andy shares ways we can secure our data, promote safe habits, and identify scams before we fall victim to them. Plus, the Americans losing more money to scams is not who you think. This will change how you think about identity theft in America today. 🎁 The Secure Dad Holiday Gift Guide 2023: https://www.thesecuredad.com/holidaygiftguide 🙅♂️ Read my full review of DeleteMe: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/review-deleteme-worththemoney 👨💻Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD. 📱 Protect your credit cards, smartphones, and devices with signal-blocking solutions from SLNT. Get 10% off at SLNT with the discount code: THESECUREDAD. Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📱 Follow The Secure Dad on Twitter / X ✉️ Join The Secure Dad Telegram Channel 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website

Nov 8, 2023 • 45min
Keeping Calm with Greg Williams and Brian Marren of the Left of Greg Podcast
Not giving in to fear and panic in a life-threatening situation is one of the most important things we can do to increase our chances of survival. Andy welcomes Greg Williams and Brian Marren of The Left of Greg Podcast to discuss how we can keep our cool when it matters most. Both men share stories of how they persevered under stress and tell us how we can do the same. 🧠 For more from Arcadia Cognerati: https://arcadiacognerati.com/ 🎧 Listen to the Left of Greg Podcast: https://www.leftofgreg.com/ 📖 Order The Theory of HBPR&A: https://arcadia-cognerati-101560.square.site/product/the-theory-of-hbpr-a-textbook-/5 👨💻Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD. 📱See how Troomi Wireless is making smartphones safe for kids. Use code THESECUREDAD at checkout for $50 off a phone. Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📱 Follow The Secure Dad on Twitter / X ✉️ Join The Secure Dad Telegram Channel 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website