K12 Tech Talk

Topics include hacking of Fulton County schools' systems, biometric scanning in Maine, Clever MFA roadmap, and Rise Vision's digital displays revolutionizing education. Mention of Fortinet RCE flaw, FCC's connectivity program, and Blackbaud's data security. Exploration of student MFA in K-12, screen saver settings, security standards, and Rise Vision's CEO insights on LED displays.

Exploring the collaboration between principals and IT staff, the challenges of implementing new procedures, and the importance of communication in school IT departments. Frustrations with Google and cyber security concerns are also discussed, along with the significance of ticket submission processes and IT security practices.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the largest data breach in history, Clever's cybersecurity report, and IT documentation software. They focus on the National Education Tech Plan, highlighting the digital access, design, and use divide in schools. Key takeaways include universal design for learning, active vs. passive technology use, and the plan as a roadmap for district leadership.

Hosts discuss vulnerabilities in Citrix, Google Chrome, and Sonicwall, as well as a proposed bill for AI education in K-12 districts. They address the dangers of shadow IT and dive into the recent Raptor Technologies data breach. Additionally, they talk about data storage and security in education, emphasizing the importance of protecting sensitive information and simplifying solutions.

Hosts discuss Facebook's efforts to protect teens from harmful content, FTC's proposed privacy rules, a staff member falling for a smishing attack. Main topic covers Reddit thread on budgeting for expensive projects in schools. Other topics include digital signage, communicating important messages, switch configuration, and planning for technology refresh in schools.

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 dmayer@extremenetworks.com Fortinet - Email fortinetpodcast@fortinet.com NTP - Email dwren@ntp-inc.com Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

Topics include a teacher using nickel-based paint to block signals, allowing a Nintendo Switch on the school network, top stories of 2023 - AI usage, cybersecurity concerns, burnout in tech directors, interview with David Wren CEO of NTP

Mark and Eric (AKA Eric the Intern) join the K12 Tech Talk Podcast to discuss a cyberattack on a school district and recent Google outages. They also delve into the legal implications of including student names in emails, protecting personally identifiable information, and censorship challenges. The podcast ends with a discussion on the challenges faced by K12 Techs and appreciation for their work.

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 dmayer@extremenetworks.com Fortinet - Email fortinetpodcast@fortinet.com NTP - Email dwren@ntp-inc.com Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com 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 dmayer@extremenetworks.com Fortinet - Email fortinetpodcast@fortinet.com VIZOR Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE