Zero Breach Zone
by Andy Lombardo & Phil Hintz
Latest episode
Surviving a School District Cyberattack with Sandra Paul (Re-Air)
Surviving a School District Cyberattack with Sandra Paul (Re-Air)
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 42 episodes
- Surviving a School District Cyberattack with Sandra Paul (Re-Air) · 46 min · Season 2 Episode 9Welcome 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…
- Building a Culture Around Cybersecurity with Andrew Marcinek (Re-Air) · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 8Welcome to Season 2 Episode 3 of the Zero Breach Zone, where hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo sit down with leaders shaping the future of technology and security in K-12…
- Cybercrime at Machine Speed: Are Schools Ready? (Re-Air) · 28 min · Season 2 Episode 7Welcome to Season 2 Episode 2 of the Zero Breach Zone podcast, where hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo break down emerging cybersecurity threats and what they mean for K-12…
- The ‘Hi, How Are You?’ Scam & Smarter Cyber Threats in 2026 (Re-Air) · 21 min · Season 2 Episode 6Episode Description: 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…
- Hacking With Permission: K-12 Pen Testing with Zelvin Security · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 5Welcome 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…
- Surviving a School District Cyberattack with Sandra Paul · 46 min · Season 2 Episode 4Welcome 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…
- Building a Culture Around Cybersecurity with Andrew Marcinek · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 3Welcome to Season 2 Episode 3 of the Zero Breach Zone, where hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo sit down with leaders shaping the future of technology and security in K-12…
- Cybercrime at Machine Speed: Are Schools Ready? · 28 min · Season 2 Episode 2Welcome to Season 2 Episode 2 of the Zero Breach Zone podcast, where hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo break down emerging cybersecurity threats and what they mean for K-12…
- Season 2 Kickoff: The ‘Hi, How Are You?’ Scam & Smarter Cyber Threats in 2026 · 21 min · Season 2 Episode 1Episode Description: 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…
- Knowing Is Half the Battle... The Other Half Is Cybersecurity Funding for Schools (Re-Air) · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 17Welcome to episode 15 of the Zero Breach Zone podcast, where hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo discuss their experiences at recent conferences, focusing on cybersecurity…
- Ransomware Rising: Confronting the K-12 Cybersecurity Crisis (Re-Air) · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 14Welcome to episode 14 of the Zero Breach Zone, in this episode hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo dive into the current state of K-12 cybersecurity, analyzing key findings from…
- Building Strong EdTech Partnerships & Creating a Cybersecurity Culture in Schools with Jeff McCoy | FETC 2025 Series (Re-Air) · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 13Welcome 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…
- Energizing EdTech with Michelle Krieger: A Dynamic Conversation on School Cybersecurity | FETC 2025 Series (Re-Air) · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 12Welcome 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…
- From Crisis to Innovation: Lessons in Educational Cybersecurity with Scott Bailey | FETC 2025 Series (Re-Air) · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 11Welcome 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…
- Building a Culture of Cybersecurity in K-12 with Itza White, Director of Cybersecurity at Five Star · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 21Welcome to episode 21 of Zero Breach Zone! In this hosts Andy Lombardo and Phil Hintz welcome Itza White, the Director of Cybersecurity for Five Star. The group discusses the…
- When Disruption Disrupts Itself: Dr. Joe Phillips on AI, Safety, & the Accelerating Pace of EdTech | FETC 2025 Series (Re-Air) · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 10Welcome 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…
- E-Rate’s Future and Cybersecurity Funding for Schools with Mindy Fiscus · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 20Welcome to episode 20 of Zero Breach Zone! Hosts Andy Lombardo and Phil Hintz sit down with Mindy Fiscus, a 25+ year veteran in the world of education technology and the Director…
- Policy, Passion & Purpose: Tales from EdTech Trailblazer Dr. Sheryl Abshire | FETC 2025 Series (Re-Air) · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 9Welcome 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…
- Duane Shaffer: Strengthening K–12 Cybersecurity Through Documentation, Community & the TLE Seal · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 19Welcome to Episode 19 of Zero Breach Zone. In this episode, hosts Andy & Phil interview Duane Shaffer, the director of technology services at the Learning Technology Center of…
- The Cybersecurity Mindset in K–12: Insights from Maurice Payne · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 18Welcome to Episode 18 of Zero Breach Zone. Hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo sit down with Maurice Payne, Director of IT for Decatur Public Schools, to talk about his journey…
