Cybertraps Podcast

Creating Phone Free Spaces with Yondr

• Vital in an education setting to experience what life is like without a phone
• How you develop character through whether you’re using a phone or not. 
• How to help teachers not be phone police.
• Support throughout the whole process
• Common complaints about schools
• Resetting expectations about structures
• School taking a constructive approach to support student growth and development
• How to do a rollout. 
• Classroom vs. School phone free spaces. 
• Tier 1 support worked better, but needs more communication.
• Accompanied by a strong and clear policy and then following through. 
• More and more students are open to the idea of being phone free. 
• Kids are aware that being connected all the time may not be beneficial.
• Yes, you can teach, but they need to actually do. 
• Clarity and community buy-in. 

Graham Dugoni is the founder and CEO of Yondr. Since starting the company in 2014,

he has been a leading voice in the emerging conversation about the effects of phones

on society and mental health. Graham coined the terms “phone-free spaces” and

“phone-free schools.” He is the product designer of the Yondr pouch and the Home

Tray. His mission-driven mindset keeps the company focused on meaningful ways to

help educators, artists, and organizations worldwide create distraction-free

environments where focus and creativity can flourish without technology. Graham is a

former professional soccer player and a graduate of Duke University.

• What are Zero Trust, SSE, and SASE
• Zero Trust - everything behind it was trusted in the past, now we think everything is untrustworthy.
• Poor handling of data by vendors
• SASE - Secure Access Service Edge - a framework that combines network security functions with WAN capabilities to support the dynamic, secure access needs of organizations. It is particularly relevant in today's distributed and cloud-centric environments.
• SSE - Server Side Encryption. 
• Anonymous vs. identified
• Responsibilities of bringing them up as digital citizens. 
• Examining the strength of your identity program.
• Student Privacy - VPNs, MFA, 
• Zero trust eliminates the doors they don’t need to see. 
• ZTNA Zero Trust Network Access
• Raising a hacker child. 
• The impact of AI on cybersecurity - AI is only as good as the data it is trained on. 
• IT Admins have all the power. 
• Delivering an agentless solution so people can get the work done without leaving a mark on the user device.
• Using copilots to help with security, safety, reporting, etc. 

About John Spiegel

John Spiegel has 25 years of experience running global networks and managing infrastructure. He is an industry pioneer in software defined networking (SDN) and software defined WANs (SD-WAN). John has spoken on the topic network transformation at industry conferences such as Gartner, InterOp, VMWorld, Palo Alto Networks Ignite as well as executive roundtable discussions. He has also been a customer advisor to companies like VMware, Palo Alto Networks and Cisco Systems. Disruptive startups have also leveraged John’s knowledge to bring products to market resulting in successful exits. He hosts a podcast called ‘The Edge’ where he discusses the role of the CISO, Zero Trust and explores the emerging SASE landscape.  When not helping companies on their journey to modernize and secure their networks, John can be found cycling on the backroads of Oregon.

Dan Brown from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency provides an in-depth technical discussion on email cybersecurity, focusing on SPF, DKIM, and DMARC protocols. The presentation includes practical examples, configurations, tools for checking email security, and upcoming changes in email authentication requirements.

In this episode of the Cybertraps podcast, host Jethro Jones discusses the crucial topic of working with managed service providers (MSPs) and outside cyber services. Featuring a session from the Inch 360 conference in Spokane, Washington, the conversation dives deep into the value of cybersecurity measures, the challenges businesses face, and the best practices for selecting and managing MSPs. Speakers include Nolan Garrett, John Hansman, Sahan Fernando, and Bryce Lemming, who share their insights and experiences from various aspects of the cybersecurity industry.

In this special live edition of the Cybertraps podcast recorded at the Inch360 event in Spokane, Washington, Jethro Jones interviews John Hansman, the CEO of Truit. They discuss Truit's role as a managed service provider with a focus on cybersecurity, the challenges and advantages for businesses using MSPs, and the importance of proactive cybersecurity planning. Hansman also shares insights from the conference and offers advice on staying prepared for cyber threats.

In this special edition of the Cybertrops podcast, recorded at the Inch360 event on Gonzaga University’s campus in Spokane, Washington, Jethro Jones interviews Bryan Yamanaka, CEO and founder of Arkangelos. They discuss Bryan's transition from Seattle to Spokane, his perspectives on the local tech community, and the services his company provides for startups and SMEs focusing on cybersecurity, compliance, and governance.

In this episode of the Cybertraps podcast, host Jethro Jones leads an expert panel discussion on the aftermath of cyber breaches. Panelists share insights on preparation, incident response, and long-term strategies for recovery and prevention. The conversation includes first-hand accounts, practical tips, and the importance of training and communication to mitigate the impacts of cyber threats.

In this episode of the Cybertraps podcast, host Jethro Jones interviews Dominic Booker at the Inch360 event. Dominic discusses his journey into the IT and cybersecurity fields, his motivations for attending the event, and the importance of both digital and physical security. The conversation provides insights into building community in tech, mentorship, and the significance of being aware of security from multiple aspects.

This episode of Cybertraps features an insightful panel discussion from the Inch360 conference held in Spokane, Washington, focusing on the latest trends and challenges in cloud security and systems architecture. 

Topics include:

• Cloud security issues
• Integration
• Reactive to proactive
• Effective practices in an evolving landscape.

In this special edition of the Cybertraps podcast, recorded live at the Inch360 event in Spokane, Washington, Jethro Jones interviews Shawn Hafen from Spokane Teachers Credit Union (STCU). They discuss Shawn's role in managing STCU's cybersecurity team, the importance of local cybersecurity events, strategies for small businesses to enhance cybersecurity, and recommended resources for staying informed in the cybersecurity field.