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Episode 197 - Updates on PowerSchool and Notification Requirements
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In this episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, the team dives into the recent PowerSchool breach. Mark, who was recently featured on Canadian national news (Eh!), shares updates and insights into the breach's technical aspects, along with a breakdown on an article he published on K12TechPro.
The discussion also highlights the roles and responsibilities of K12 tech leaders in managing data breaches and emphasizes the importance of transparency and communication with parents, staff, and state agencies. The team talks through the ethical considerations and the potential implications on data privacy agreements and industry standards like SOC 2 and ISO certifications.
The episode also discusses the unusual breach by a furry hacker targeting Scholastic, the potential policy priorities of Linda McMahon at the Department of Education, and an update on AI deepfake incidents affecting educators.
00:00-Intro & Update on PowerSchool
06:30-What is the impact?
12:59-The Bigger Picture
17:40-Scholastic Breach Discussion
20:27-Political Landscape Changes
26:23-Curriculum Transparency
28:51-Legal Implications of Deepfakes
41:53-Obligations After a Breach
42:57-Final Thoughts on Data Privacy
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PowerSchool Cybersecurity Breach: What You Need to Know
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Source: www.podbean.com/eau/pb-r3wh2-17a0f25 This special episode of the K-12 Tech Talk podcast dissects the recent cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, a major provider of Student Information Systems (SIS) in the United States. Hosts Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss the details of the breach that saw PowerSchool send notifications to its customers about the possibility of sensitive data ...
A Ransomware Interview with Denzel (Episode 31 Re-release)
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Source: www.podbean.com/eau/pb-vriqs-178f664 Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year from Josh, Chris, and Mark! This is a re-release of Episode 31. It is an interview with Denzel. Denzel is the Tech Director at a school that was hit with ransomware. He shares details of the attack, from waking up and realizing over his morning coffee that they had major issues, to the day he realiz...
Episode 195 - Chimp Crazy, 2024 Recap, & 2025 Predictions
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Source: www.podbean.com/eau/pb-27p3u-177bc4f On this episode of the K12 Tech Talk podcast, we talk about AI misuse in schools, we recap 2024's hot topics, and we spend time discussing our predictions for 2025. Oh, and we talk about Chimp Crazy and Mark's recent interactions with Tonia Haddix on TikTok. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year - We're ready for break! Extreme Networks - Email dmayer@e...
Episode 194 - How to Move from Lawless to Lawful Asset Management
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Source: www.podbean.com/eau/pb-esu8c-176d4b1 This week we take a listener email and dive into managing district assets and how to wrangle the budget. Should schools supply headphones to all students? Should the tech dept have a headphones budget? Should parents pay for broken headphones? Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss the tech dept's responsibility with headphones (and other consumables) at leng...
Episode 193 - Will Google Really Sell Off Its Chrome Browser?
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Source: www.podbean.com/eau/pb-f75q2-17600ef Join Josh, Chris, and Mark for a lively discussion on the future of ChromeOS and Android in the K-12 landscape. We kick things off with Josh's latest tech frustrations (proxy problems, anyone?) before diving into some recent headlines, including a fascinating AI case in Massachusetts and a timely warning from the FBI about SMS messaging. But the main...
Episode 192 - New Google License structure and an IXL lawsuit
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Source: www.podbean.com/eau/pb-6ir94-1749fc9 In this episode Chris does a deep dive on the new Google Workspace license structure. Mark has an extended News section with stories about an IXL lawsuit, Goolge's anti-trust fallout, Docusign impersonation attacks, and more. -Linda McMahon's background as Trump's pick for education secretary -Significant surge in DocuSign impersonation attacks: hack...
Episode 191 - Interview with Tony Sager
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Source: www.podbean.com/eau/pb-5xzkn-173e05f Chris, Josh, and Mark discuss an update on the cybersecurity pilot, an FCC court case, and the future of E-Rate. Most of the episode is an interview with Tony Sager. Tony is a Senior VP & Chief Evangelist for the Center for Internet Security (CIS). FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Receives $3.7B in Funding Requests Supreme Court Weighs High-Stakes Fraud Issue...
Episode 182 - SIS Conversion Debrief and Listener Rebuttals
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In this episode, we talk about emails we received from listeners as rebuttals to topics from last week (Ring cameras and bugs in Chromebooks). Mark hosts a SIS Conversion Debrief and asks Chris and Josh 5 soul searching questions about their SIS Conversion experiences. The Cybersecurity Pilot opens next week and we talk about it in the news. OH, AND BIG NEWS!!! We now have a phone number you ca...
Episode 181 - Ring Cameras for Schools? And Bed Bugs!
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Source: www.podbean.com/eau/pb-3hjr6-16c58c8 Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss several listener emails. Ring Cameras are discussed. Bed bugs in devices makes the news. Oh, and Josh isn't wearing any pants. Bed bugs in Chromebooks at Riverside High School in Durham, North Carolina FCC Cybersecurity Pilot CISA Services Portal CIO in New Haven was fired after a recent breach Prey Device Loan Managemen...
Episode 180 - When You Are Technically Right, But You're Wrong
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Chris and Eric talk about AI, collecting devices from students, and discuss "When you are technically right, but you're wrong." AI Bill in California Will AI Make Standardized Tests Obsolete? Prey Device Loan Management Security Actions Extreme Networks - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com Fortinet - Email fortinetpodcast@fortinet.com ClassLink NTP Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Join the K12Te...
Episode 179 - Hot Pockets and Hot Topics
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Source: www.podbean.com/eau/pb-sfut7-16ad86b Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss the opening of school, student password resets, and student screen time (again). Prey Short video: prey.wistia.com/medias/fdwb048xxj Demo: Get a demo from @Nicolas Bascoli. You will get in depth information! Free Trial: Experience by yourself how it works and how easy the deployment process is. You can start here: preypr...
Episode 177 - Live from the K12TechPro Virtual Meetup 2024
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Source: www.podbean.com/eau/pb-4iimb-169660e Josh, Chris, and Mark record an episode live from the K12TechPro Virtual Meetup. Richmond, VA K12TechPro Southeast Region Meetup is September 20th ManagedMethods Extreme Networks Fortinet Prey Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Join the K12TechPro Community Buy some swag X @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn Music by Colt Ball Disclaimer: The views and...
Episode 176 - Josh says 175, but it's 176, he was distracted by his new iPad
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Source: www.podbean.com/eau/pb-m6vz4-168a883 Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss E-Rate, pay raises, and the Olympics. Special "Back to School" Virtual K12TechPro Meetup is August 7th Richmond, VA K12TechPro Southeast Region Meetup is September 20th NPT VIZOR ClassLink Extreme Networks Fortinet Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Join the K12TechPro Community Buy some swag X @k12techtalkpod Visit our L...
Episode 174 - The Trip of Self Discovery
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Source: www.podbean.com/eau/pb-4nbz6-16728de In the latest episode of K12 Tech Talk, Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss Infinite Campus woes, FBI security audits, and Mark's reflections. Special "Back to School" Virtual K12TechPro Meetup is August 7th Richmond, VA K12TechPro Southeast Region Meetup is September 20th MidwestTechTalk is July 22nd and 23rd (Our friends VIZOR, KCAV, Extreme, Fortinet, a...
Episode 173 - LAUSD'S AI Issues and Chris Loves Drones
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Episode 173 - LAUSD'S AI Issues and Chris Loves Drones
Episode 172 - Why I'm Leaving the Job I Love
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Episode 172 - Why I'm Leaving the Job I Love
Episode 171 - Hot Weather, Parent Communication, Some Spicy Jokes
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Episode 171 - Hot Weather, Parent Communication, Some Spicy Jokes
Episode 170 - Under Construction Part 2 (New Logo/New Music)
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Episode 170 - Under Construction Part 2 (New Logo/New Music)
Episode 169 - Under Construction!!!
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Episode 169 - Under Construction!!!
Episode 167 - Manifesting Your Dream Summer Break
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Episode 167 - Manifesting Your Dream Summer Break
Episode 166 - Reflections on a Year with AI
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Episode 166 - Reflections on a Year with AI
Episode 165 - Data Privacy & Interoperability at the PESC-A4L Summit
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Episode 165 - Data Privacy & Interoperability at the PESC-A4L Summit
Episode 163 - Cyber Attack Liability, Proxies, and Managed Methods
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Episode 163 - Cyber Attack Liability, Proxies, and Managed Methods
Episode 162.5 - Insights from the CoSN 2024 Conference - Part 2
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Episode 162.5 - Insights from the CoSN 2024 Conference - Part 2
Episode 162 - Insights from the CoSN 2024 Conference - Part 1
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Episode 162 - Insights from the CoSN 2024 Conference - Part 1
Episode 161 - Elevator Repairs, Dead Rodents, and an Interview with VIZOR
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Episode 161 - Elevator Repairs, Dead Rodents, and an Interview with VIZOR
Episode 160 - Mohit Gupta, Director of Product @ Clever
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Episode 160 - Mohit Gupta, Director of Product @ Clever
Episode 159 - Josh Rants, VR in the Classroom, and an Interview with Absolute
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Episode 159 - Josh Rants, VR in the Classroom, and an Interview with Absolute
Episode 158 - Gyms are for PE not the SAT
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Episode 158 - Gyms are for PE not the SAT