K12 Tech Talk

1. Episode 121 - Student MFA?!?!

In this episode, we talk about the possibility of requiring Student MFA (thanks to a k12sysadmin post). We also talk about Chris prepping for his network admin to retire and the "brain dump" process they are undertaking. Finally, we talk about the recently announced change to "3rd Party Apps" authentication with Google SSO. This change takes effect on October 23rd, 2023 and will cause issues. The time to act is now... DON'T WAIT!An article we wrote on K12TechPro with 3rd Party Apps instructions

Jun 02,2023 49:21

2. Episode 120 - Chris Sleeps This One Out

Chis is off napping somewhere so it is the Mark and Josh show.They recap the recently released "CoSN 2023 State of EdTech Leadership Survey" that was released this week. They go over 11 key findings and trends that came out of the study. Some might surprised you.Mark talks about figured out how to block international logins to Google Workspace accounts. Hint - he made a full writeup on the K12 Tech Pro CommunityThe guys also talk about the newly refreshed #StopRansomware Report from CISA/FBI.F

May 26,2023 01:06:31

3. Episode 119 - An Interview with Lucas from PIRG

We quickly talk about the SchoolDude breach and Keepass's newly announced CVE. The majority of the episode is an interview with Lucas from PIRG. Lucas is the author of the study we referenced a few weeks ago in the episode "Chromebooks are Evil?." The study looks at "Chromebook Churn" and e-waste created by device usage. After that episode a few weeks ago, Lucas reached out to us to clarify a few points of the study. So, we invited him on to make those clarifications to our listeners. We had an

May 19,2023 50:56

4. Episode 118 - The Gang Finally Meets

Together and it feels so good...We are all together for the first time at the New Hampshire CTO Clinic! First and foremost, we thank Barbara and the committee for inviting us and making the trip possible - We had a blast!We got to hang out with the fine folks of the "Live Free or Die" State and talk all things K12 technology. The key topics were cybersecurity and data privacy. We had a chance to interview Pam and Josh, two of the driving forces behind New Hampshire's outstanding Student Data Pri

May 12,2023 35:28

5. Episode 117 - Lakota Schools Cyber Academy

This is a bit of a special episode. We are in New Hampshire for the NHCTO Clinic, so we prerecorded a few interviews. The first interview you will hear is with Andrew and George from Lakota Local School District. George is a student in high school and is completing their Cyber Academy program and gaining Industry Recognized Certificates (Including Security+ and CEH pro). This has opened doors for George and he is currently working as a cybersecurity professional for a company in his area while g

May 04,2023 31:36

6. Episode 116 - Chromebooks Are Evil?

Mark is worked up this week, but first... Chris asks us how to keep printers from getting to bad websites, we talk about the big PaperCut vulnerability announced last week, we compare Chris' personality and mannerisms to Ted Lasso, we talk about the new pending Federal Legislation to enhance K12 Cyber Security, and Mark talks about Domain Doppelgänger from KnowBe4.The majority of this episode is spent talking about a "study" that was published last week about how Chromebooks are evil. The study

Apr 28,2023 47:28

7. Episode 115 - Tabletop Exercises with SZA?

In this episode, Josh is really confused about the artist known as SZA and CISA, Mark reads a listener email, Chris talks about the tabletop exercise he did with his district administration team, and the guys banter about Missouri's proposed Senate Bill 4 that could affect website access.Listen here (and on all major podcast platforms).Join the K12TechPro.com Community.Buy our merch!!!Absolute - Email [email protected] Security and Compliance Posture through Cyber Resilience in

Apr 21,2023 47:33

8. Episode 114 - D&D: School Edition

We have a number of listener emails that we address tonight. One is about shutting down SIS during off hours in an effort to protect it from attacks, one is about the Chrome net-export exploit, and the final one is about our retrospective on the COVID Years. We talk about CISA's new tabletop exercise template and how it would be fun to treat like it D&D: School Edition. We also talk about Black Hills Information Security's "Backdoors & Breaches" card game. We also talk about how "testing season"

Apr 14,2023 42:11

9. Episode 113 - How to Tackle Student Data Privacy Agreements

In this episode, the guys talk about key things to keep in mind when working with vendors to get Student Data Privacy Agreements signed. They also talk about the Clever outage on 4/6/2023. Josh also talks Chris into changing a Google Admin WiFi setting while riding in the car.Listen here (and on all major podcast platforms).Join the K12TechPro.com Community.Buy our merch!!!Absolute - Email [email protected]olute.comAbsolute Audit Support VideoFortinet - Email [email protected]

Apr 07,2023 48:11

10. Episode 112 - Chris is Finally Back!

Chris is back after a suspension and traveling to the CoSN conference. He recaps some of the discussion and overall trending topics from the CoSN conference. He also discusses the fact that he did not appreciate Eric the Intern's love for walking everywhere in Austin (and other Eric antics).Josh talks about the 3CX phone system vulnerability that was published 3/29/2023 by CrowdStrike and Red Canary. Hint - If you have a 3CX phone system, you will want to look this issue up and mitigate it right

Mar 31,2023 49:50

11. Episode 111 - CoSN Part 2

On this special episode (brought to you by ClassLink), Chris and Eric the Intern take a trip to Austin and spend the week at the CoSN conference! Because they interviewed so many and got such good content, we’ll be breaking this into two parts. You’ll hear from: -Eric Nicklas, Program Manager, MOREnet-Don Ringelestein, CTO, Maine Township High School District 207, CoSN Board-Evangelina Mendoza, CTO, San Antonio Independent School District, CoSN Board-Tim Clark & Monica Watts, 1EdTech-Melody Lam,

Mar 23,2023 51:38

12. Episode 111 - CoSN Part 1

On this special episode (brought to you by ClassLink), Chris and Eric the Intern take a trip to Austin and spend the week at the CoSN conference! Because they interviewed so many and got such good content, we’ll be breaking this into two parts. You’ll hear from: -Eric Nicklas, Program Manager, MOREnet-Don Ringelestein, CTO, Maine Township High School District 207, CoSN Board-Evangelina Mendoza, CTO, San Antonio Independent School District, CoSN Board-Tim Clark & Monica Watts, 1EdTech-Melody Lam,

Mar 23,2023 53:22

13. Episode 110 - 3 Years Later

In tonight's episode Josh, Mark, and Eric the Intern chat about CISA's new K12 Cyber Report and their 3 fundamental items that all districts should be tackling... *hint, hint* one is MFA. Josh talks about his 3 internet outages that took place in the last 10 days and how that is causing him to look at backup WAN connections. The guys also spend time talking about the 3 year anniversary of when schools first shut down for COVID. It's hard to believe that was 3 years ago this week!Listen here (and

Mar 17,2023 51:49

14. Episode 109 - K12 SIX Conference Recap and Doug Levin Interview

Chris is on leave again this week, so Mark and Josh do their best to proceed without him. Mark recaps the K12 SIX Conference that was held in Austin, Texas. Josh talks about trying to change a SSID over to WPA3 and it did not go well. They also talk about a new method students are using to attempt to crack WPA2 passphrases on Chromebooks using the chrome://net-export page.The majority of this episode is an interview that Chris and Mark conducted with Mr. Doug Levin, founder of K12 SIX. Doug sat

Mar 10,2023 56:34

15. Episode 108 Part Deux - Part 2 of the Interview with Soheil Katal, LAUSD CIO

This is the second part of the interview with Soheil Katal, the CIO for LAUSD. In Episode 108 Interview Part One, we set the stage and talk through the first few days of the cyber incident that took place in September 2022. Go back and listen to Part One if you have not already.In this episode Soheil talks about bringing in the FBI and how their goal was not necessarily the same goal that Soheil and his team had. We also crack a few jokes about the news stories that said LAUSD "picked up the pho

Mar 03,2023 47:19

16. Episode 108 - Soheil Katal (LA USD, CIO) Interview Part One

In part one of our exclusive 2-part interview on K12 Tech Talk, we sat down with Soheil Katal, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Los Angeles School District, to discuss the recent ransomware attack that rocked the district's systems and caused disruption for students and staff alike. Katal shared his firsthand account of the impact of the attack and the challenges of trying to restore the district's systems and data.But that's not all. Katal is a seasoned technology leader, and he shared hi

Feb 22,2023 32:42

17. Episode 107.5 - The Setup

BIG NEWS! In this episode, we set up Episode 108, an interview with Soheil Katal, the CIO of Los Angeles Unified School District. We are pretty certain this is the first one on one interview he has given, and we got it! As you can tell, we're excited.But first, in this episode, we mention a cheating scandal at a High School in Florida that involves... you guessed it... everyone's favorite AI bot, ChatGPT. We have a listener email about the blurred lines between door access control systems and se

Feb 17,2023 19:56

18. Episode 107 - Esports, MFA Settings, & Listener Emails

Our influx of listener emails continues, and we field a question about esports, one about recovering from COVID challenges, and we say G'day to a listener from Australia. We also spend a good amount of time talking about rolling out MFA requirements and a few settings in Google Admin Console that might make that rollout easier. We also talk about some upcoming conferences that "we" will be attending including but not limited to K12Six, CoSN, and NHCTO.Hang out with us at K12TechPro.comBuy our me

Feb 10,2023 49:33

19. Episode 106 - We got an email from Sh1mmer

We had so many listener emails that we can't get to them all this week. We will save a few for next week, but keep 'em coming!A few weeks ago, we talked about Sh1mmer, the new shim package that was released that allowed individuals to remove Chromebooks from Google Admin Console, etc. We received an email from the group who developed Sh1mmer and they wanted to clarify some items that we got wrong. In this episode, Chris tells the story of the email exchange with two people from the group, includ

Feb 03,2023 55:05

20. Episode 105 - Listener Emails and Eric

Mark is absent (AKA suspended for his actions last week), so Eric fills in for him. We have two listener emails; one about Chromebook rotation and one about interactive boards/panels. We talk about ChatGPT's Terms of Service requirement of 18 years old for use. We talk about Google Meet and Zoom supporting each other's clients and interoperability. We also go down another "rabbit hole" about taking time to block VPNs and content filter avoidance websites. Mark should be off suspension and return

Jan 27,2023 01:05:02

21. Episode 104 - Forti-what?

The guys are off the rails tonight. They have a listener email that asks some tough questions, they talk about the sh1mmer vulnerability affecting Chromebooks, and they talk about going down rabbit holes and spending time to address issues. Chris and Josh talk about an Extreme Networks boot camp they went to, and then the guys wrap it up with Fortinet's Security Segment Question of the Week... and that's when the wheels fall off. We aren't sure how the Fortinet marketing folks will respond to ou

Jan 20,2023 50:31

22. Episode 103 - Don’t Read a Book, Chris

In this episode, Chris, Josh, and Mark talk details on their upcoming session at the SecurED Schools conference, they unpack two listener emails, give the latest on ChatGPT in their schools, and Mark shares an article about students viewing pornography at school and the tech dept's responsibility. The Fortinet Security Segment Question of the Week is related to MFA/2FA.Visit our sponsors:ClassLinkFortinet - Email [email protected] - Cybersecurity SolutionsExtreme Netw

Jan 13,2023 46:11

23. Episode 102 - Happy New Year, ChatGPT

The guys are back from the holiday break and they are ready to go! ChatGPT is in the news and the guys talk through their stances on whether to block or allow, and valid uses for ChatGPT. In fact, during the episode, Mark used ChatGPT to write a policy about the use of personal devices at work... and it's amazing.GPTrue or False (extension we discuss)Article Chris mentions about ChatGPTThey have an email from listener Pate about allowing students to change profile pics, names, and gender in Goog

Jan 06,2023 53:15

24. Episode 101 - 2022 Year End Review

Last week the guys asked all the guests to look back at 2022, and give a forecast for 2023. In this episode, it's the guys' turn. They each take an assessment of 2022, and look forward to see what 2023 might hold. Also, Chris rants about being required to fill out the NCSR.Visit our sponsors:ClassLinkFortinetSomethingCool.com - Cybersecurity SolutionsExtreme Networks - [email protected] Data SolutionsOh, and...Email us at [email protected] us @k12techtalkpodVisit our L

Dec 16,2022 29:50

25. Episode 100 - You Won’t Believe This One...

Tonight we celebrate Episode 100 with a retrospective of sorts with visits from former guests, loyal listeners, former hosts (Cory), a sponsor, and one you won't believe. Somehow Chris convinced Jack Rhysider from Darknet Diaries to come on and help us celebrate episode 100. All of our guests (including Jack) talk about their plans for 2023 and top priorities. The lineup is as follows:Jeremy from SomethingCool.com, Listener Pate, Listener/Fill-in Host Eric, Jack Rhysider, Listener Dan, Listener

Dec 09,2022 01:13:00

26. Episode 99 - Cyber Planning with Don Wolf and Idrissa Davis

We took the week off for Thanksgiving to rest and relax, but we are back and hitting it hard! We as in Josh and Mark; Chris is in a Christmas parade at the time of this recording lolol.If you have not listened to Episodes 97 and 98, STOP NOW and go listen to those episodes first. 99 is the third episode in this series. In 97, we talk with a superintendent about a cyber attack on his school. In 98, we talk about fostering a cyber security culture in schools. We promise they are worth the listen.I

Dec 02,2022 57:04

27. Episode 98 - Interview with Tom Ryan and Lenny Schad

TELL ME I HAVE AN UGLY BABY!!!This is the second episode in our three part series about enhancing school district cybersecurity posture. Last week we spoke with Scott Elder, the Superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools about their ransomware attack. This week we speak with Tom Ryan and Lenny Schad. Tom is the former CIO of Albuquerque Public Schools, current CoSN board member, and member of the Council of Great City Schools. Lenny is the former CIO of Katy (TX) ISD, the former CIO of Houston

Nov 18,2022 58:00

28. Episode 97 - Ransomware Interview with Scott Elder

Tonight we sit down with Scott Elder, the Superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools. We talk about the ransomware attack they experienced in January 2021. This discussion is from the perspective of the Superintendent during the attack. Scott is wildly candid and honest about the experience. This is the first episode in our three part series. The second episode will be about Organizational Change related to Cyber with Tom Ryan (Board Chair of CoSN) and Lenny Schad (Former Houston ISD CIO).

Nov 11,2022 01:00:50

29. Episode 96 - NCSR, E-Rate, CoSN and More!

In this episode the guys cover the E-Rate admin window, filling out the 2022 NCSR, and getting verified Twitter accounts for schools. Also, Josh talks about getting rid of an obsolete records system still running on Windows XP. Mark teases our upcoming 3 episode series with MEGA-sized district leaders examining ransomware events and the need for Incident Response Plans. Finally, Josh talks about the steps he took to keep one student from emailing other students.Hang out with us at K12TechPro.com

Nov 04,2022 46:32

30. Episode 95 - SCARY STORIES Part Deux

In this episode the guys tell their own Scary IT Stories that they have experienced. Josh and Chris recap the MOREnet conference and also talk about their struggles with e911. Mark talks about getting DKIM and DMARC set up on his email. Josh quickly talks about the FortiGate vulnerability that was announced a few weeks ago. And Chris works through some childhood scars related to little league baseball.Hang out with us at K12TechPro.comBuy our merch!!!Visit our sponsors:Managed Methods (Webinar

Oct 28,2022 49:27

31. Episode 94 - On the Road at the MOREnet Conference (SCARY STORIES)

This week Chris and Josh hit the road! They are in Osage Beach, Missouri at the MOREnet Conference. They interview random K12 techs from across the state and ask them to tell their scary IT stories. Oh, and there might be a former K12 Tech Talk host that comes out of retirement and joins us for a few minutes. We talk to Eric, Pate, Eric, Ryan, Cory, and Brett.Visit our sponsors:Rise VisionEMAIL Shea Darlison, [email protected] !!!SomethingCool.comPDSExtreme NetworksOh, and...Email us

Oct 21,2022 46:06

32. Episode 93 - Josh Really Loves Crab Rangoons

In this episode Chris talks about his new documentation project. Josh talks about his rough week with a fiber cut, a fender bender, and an intercom going belly up. Chris updates us on his e911 project and his frustrations with telco carriers. And there is also entirely too much discussion of crab rangoon. We are K12 Tech Talk, and so are you.Visit our sponsors:Rise VisionEMAIL Shea Darlison, [email protected] !!!SomethingCool.comHPE/ArubaPDSOh, and...Email us at [email protected]

Oct 14,2022 42:28

33. Episode 92 - Killnet Bachelor Pad

In this episode Josh and Mark are concerned with Chris' dinner choices. Mark talks about Killnet and the current threat to government websites and schools. Josh shares a story about a weird Smartboard issue, a funny Seesaw story, and recent incidents at a few schools. Chris tells us about a UPS failing on the day his network admin took off.Visit our sponsors:Rise VisionSomethingCool.comHPE/ArubaPDSOh, and...Email us at [email protected] us @k12techtalkpodVisit our LinkedIn page HEREHang

Oct 07,2022 42:31

34. Episode 91 - Blame the Barbie App!!!

In this episode we answer a few listener emails, Josh talks about the newly approved FEMA Cyber Grant, Mark talks about surfing his school WiFi while at Fenway Park, and Chris and Josh argue over WiFi on their baseball fields. Also, Chris' WiFi is terrible.Visit our sponsors:Rise VisionSomethingCool.comHPE/ArubaPDSOh, and...Email us at [email protected] us @k12techtalkpodVisit our LinkedIn page HEREHang out with us at K12TechPro.comBuy our merch!!!

Sep 30,2022 49:25

35. Episode 90 - 911, the FCC, Listener Emails, and Josh likes Spicy Sausage Pizza

Josh is gone; he said he had homework. Chris and Mark discuss some listener emails about hall passes and 2 factor. The guys talk about the podcast tweeting and emailing the FCC concerning E-Rate funding. They discuss 911 laws and requirements for schools. And then they talk about pizza.Visit our sponsors:Rise VisionSomethingCool.comHPE/ArubaPDSOh, and...Email us at [email protected] us @k12techtalkpodVisit our LinkedIn page HEREHang out with us at K12TechPro.comBuy our merch!!!

Sep 23,2022 36:16

36. Episode 89 - The Musical Episode

In this episode, Josh is sick and it shows. The guys talk a bit more about LAUSD and Josh takes issue with some of the talking heads throwing LAUSD IT leadership under the bus. Mark tells us about his horrific Seesaw experience. Chris talks about enabling Google 2 Factor in his district. Finally, Josh talks about a weird ChromeOS upgrade issue he is having with HP G6 Chromebooks.Visit our sponsors:Rise VisionEaton/TrippLiteAlso with TrippLite... check out their mounts https://brd.tripplite.com/e

Sep 16,2022 59:22

37. Episode 88 - A Chat with Randy Rose from MS-ISAC

It has been a busy week in the realm of K12 cybersecurity. News broke earlier in the week about LA Unified School District being hit with a ransomware event. Mark and Josh discuss LAUSD's response and transparency shown via their Twitter account - Los Angeles Unified (@LASchools) / TwitterThe majority of the episode is dedicated to a chat with Randy Rose with the MS-ISAC and Center for Internet Security. Randy talks about some of the things that MS-ISAC can help K12's address in the cyber realm

Sep 09,2022 55:21

38. Episode 87 - Quizlet Ads!!!

The title says it all! Josh takes major issue with Quizlet this week and the ads they are serving to teachers and students. We have a listener email from Idaho about a bus camera server issue. Chris complains about student data/roster syncing. Mark tells us about his new sailboat.Email us at [email protected] us @k12techtalkpodVisit our LinkedIn page HEREHang out with us at K12TechPro.comBuy our merch!!! Visit our sponsors:Eaton (Link to UPS we mentioned)Aruba PDSSomethingCool.com

Sep 02,2022 47:56

39. Episode 86 - The First Week

It was the first week of school for Chris and Josh. We guess it didn't go well for Chris, because he is absent tonight. Josh and Mark go over their takeaways from the Infinite Campus/Tyler Tech interview, we have a listener email from James about a "I told ya so moment," Mark talks about using Zoom Events for the first time, and Josh installs his first Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter.Email us at [email protected] us @k12techtalkpodVisit our LinkedIn page HEREHang out with us at K12Te

Aug 26,2022 50:14

40. Episode 85 - Tyler Tech and Infinite Campus Interview

This is the big episode we have been looking forward to for weeks. We sat down with the CEO of Infinite Campus, Charlie Kratsch, and Sean Marlow, Senior VP at Tyler Technologies. This entire episode is dedicated to the recently announced partnership between Tyler and Infinite Campus. We ask questions like, what does migration look like, how many years of data will be imported, what about IEPs, what about court order files, how expensive is Infinite Campus, and the list goes on. We also got a qui

Aug 19,2022 01:08:36

41. Episode 84 - Mark on a Buffalo?

In this episode, there are listener emails from Dan and Marcus. Dan had a question about naming phone extensions and Marcus had a question about personal devices on the "production" network. Dan went the extra mile and sent us a beautiful photo he edited of Mark riding a buffalo!Josh recaps his trip to the MS-ISAC annual Meeting. Chris talks back to school. Mark tells us a story about a fake PO that was sent to a vendor.Email us at [email protected] us @k12techtalkpodVisit our LinkedIn

Aug 12,2022 53:17

42. Episode 83 - Back to School Already?!?!

It is the first week of August, you know what that means... People are showing up to school! We aren't finished with summer projects yet, but teachers are coming back... trying to get classrooms set up and killing our summer vibe! Josh is still cleaning up from his switch project, Mark is worried about students making it to school with the subway shut down, and Chris is worried about the Tyler/Infinite Campus ordeal.Don't forget to send us your questions for Tyler and Infinite Campus to answer..

Aug 05,2022 48:37

43. Episode 82 - Interview with Infoblox

Chris and Josh hang out with David and Jonathan from Infoblox and unpack their IPAM, DNS, and DHCP management options as well as talk security. The guys mention the upcoming Infinite Campus/Tyler Technologies interview as well. Oh, and Mark is missed.Infoblox DDI Buyer's GuideEmail us at [email protected] us @k12techtalkpodVisit our LinkedIn page HERE.Hang out with us at K12TechPro.comBuy our merch!!! Visit our sponsor:Infoblox

Jul 29,2022 50:33

44. Episode 81 - Big News from Tyler Technologies and Infinite Campus

Chris and Josh have returned from MidwestTechTalk and share their experiences. Meanwhile, Mark is in Idaho sampling the finest potatoes and riding horses, but he takes time to join the episode and share his thoughts on sub accounts and service account security.The biggest item of the week is the news that broke on 7/20/22. Tyler Technologies is suggesting all of their customers migrate to Infinite Campus after entering into an agreement with Infinite Campus. The guys share their early concerns

Jul 22,2022 45:33

45. Episode 80 - An Interview with Shahryar Khazei

Tonight's episode features an email from listener Bill about a recent DDOS attack on his school. The concerning thing about this attack is that it has happened twice in a week from the same IP address. He is worried they are trying to find his firewall's breaking point.The majority of this episode is dedicated to an interview with Shahryar Khazei. Shahryar is the former (retired) CIO of LA Unified Schools. He talks about his long career with LA Unified, some of the struggles and accomplishments

Jul 15,2022 56:49

46. Episode 79 - Everyone Is Back!

Everyone is back for this episode! Chris talks about a dead server, whose Veeam backups were bad as well. Mark talks about looking for Cory during ISTE. Finally, Josh leads us through a "choose your own adventure" troubleshooting adventure.Email us at [email protected] us @k12techtalkpodVisit our LinkedIn page HERE.Hang out with us at K12TechPro.comBuy our merch!!! Visit our sponsors:Fortinet (MidwestTechTalk Platinum+ Sponsor)ArubaPDSSomethingCool.com

Jul 08,2022 48:55

47. Episode 78 - Josh Returns, Chris Leaves

Josh is back this episode after a vacation and recovering from COVID... However, Chris is now absent due to a family vacation. Mark and Josh discuss the upcoming ISTE conference, and Mark's panel. Mark also sent out his first phish to his staff, and Josh talks about some phishing emails they are seeing in the wild. Josh also talks about account cleanup at the end of the year when faculty and staff leave or retire.Infoblox DDI Buyer's GuideEmail us at [email protected] us @k12techtalkpod

Jun 24,2022 45:59

48. Episode 77 - The Gold Standard

Josh is still gone, so Eric fills in. The guys talk about Office, content filter parent requests, and new employee account creation.Infoblox DDI Buyer's GuideEmail us at [email protected] us @k12techtalkpodVisit our LinkedIn page HERE.Hang out with us at K12TechPro.comBuy our merch!!! Visit our sponsors:InfobloxArubaPDSSomethingCool.com

Jun 17,2022 49:29

49. Episode 76 - Pate’s Back

Josh is on a boat. Pate is back. Pate tells a great joke about Mark at the end.Infoblox DDI Buyer's GuideEmail us at [email protected] us @k12techtalkpodVisit our LinkedIn page HERE.Hang out with us at K12TechPro.comBuy our merch!!! Visit our sponsors:InfobloxArubaPDSSomethingCool.com

Jun 10,2022 44:35

50. Episode 75 - SUMMER SCHOOL!

School has ended, but that only means one thing... Summer School has started. Chris, Josh, and Mark talk about VMware, summer school, Missouri's new school improvement plan, and Infoblox.Links we discuss:https://www.theregister.com/2022/05/31/vmware_broadcom_acquisition_customer_reaction/ https://dese.mo.gov/media/pdf/msip-6-comprehensive-guide-draft https://www.more.net/services/cyber-security/msip-6-standards Email us at [email protected] us @k12techtalkpodVisit our LinkedIn page HERE

Jun 03,2022 51:06

51. Episode 74 - An Interview with ClassLink CEO Berj Akian

In this episode, Mark is on suspension after his outburst last week, and Josh is absent because tech drama, but Chris carries on. Chris sits down with Berj Akian, the CEO of Classlink, and they discuss the current trends in K12 IT and what ClassLink offers that might address struggles.ClassLinkMicrosoft Link that Berj mentions

May 27,2022 41:36

52. Episode 73 - This Is a Rough One

This is a rough episode. Mark and Josh started off good, but Chris was late, and... after he joined... the wheels fell off. Mark ends up cussing, and we had to beep it out or we would have been forced to give a NC-17 rating to this episode. Mark has been reprimanded and a letter placed in his file. Our apologies for his lack of professionalism.Josh talks about getting more phishing emails with emotet payload and uploading the attachments to virustotal.com. Mark gives Josh a tip on using wheregoe

May 19,2022 40:55

53. Episode 72 - What Did That Email Say?!?

Josh recaps a crazy week where everything from a NAS to Gmail to Papercut broke. Mark brings up an email that mistakenly got sent to many more people than it was intended, and that reminds Josh of a hilarious similar incident. The guys talk about an email from listener Adam. Finally, Mark and Josh quickly talk about ECF and Erate windows closing. Oh yeah, and Chris is absent this week (*cough* loser).If you have a funny email incident, email us and let us know!Email us at [email protected]

May 13,2022 48:04

54. Episode 71 - Josh is Worked Up!

Josh is really worked up this week. He got bad news about his Chromebook ADP vendor, he broke YouTube, he broke his Chromebooks, and he got in an argument with 2 vendors about Data Privacy Agreements. Chris got approval to force Google 2FA for his teachers, and Mark is working from home ("sick"). The guys are mean to each other.Bleeping Computer article we talked aboutEmail us at [email protected] us @k12techtalkpodVisit our LinkedIn page HERE.Buy our merch!!! Visit our sponsors:ClassLi

May 06,2022 48:35

55. Episode 70 - The One Where Chris Breaks Gmail

Chris is back, and he shares a story about how, for a few minutes, he thought he broke Gmail while editing header rules. The guys go back and forth with a simple question... "How far is too far?" as it pertains to filtering being too restrictive and requiring MFA on too many things.Email us at [email protected] us @k12techtalkpodVisit our LinkedIn page HERE.Buy our merch!!! Visit our sponsors:ClassLinkArubaPDSSomethingCool.com

Apr 29,2022 49:20

56. Episode 69 - The BIG Episode without Chris

Chris is gone, so Mark and Josh hold down the fort. They talk about network attached UPSs, network monitoring, budgeting processes, and streaming movies.Email us at [email protected] us @k12techtalkpodVisit our LinkedIn page HERE.Buy our merch!!! Visit our sponsors:ClassLinkArubaPDSSomethingCool.com

Apr 22,2022 54:44

57. Episode 68 - CoSN Recap and a Nelly Sighting

In this episode, Josh does his best to dispel the rumors that he didn't attend any sessions at CoSN by giving a recap of the conference, complete with a Nelly and Miranda Lambert sighting. Chris complains about DDoS protection costs from his current ISP, and Josh gets worked up about it too. Mark contributes to the "Scary Story of the Week" with a story that you won't believe.Email us at [email protected] and let us know if you have a topic you want us to chat about.Tweet us @k12techtalkpod

Apr 15,2022 49:33

58. Episode 67 - Student Data Privacy and Sailboats

On tonight's episode, the guys talk about how their districts deal with Student Data Privacy Agreements with vendors, Josh has another scary story (SURPRISE!), and we learn that Mark has an armada of sailboats that he uses to teach kids how to sail during summer school (REALLY!). Oh, and Mark is officially the new guy.ClassLink Case Studies link that Chris talks about.BleepingComputer link that Josh talks about concerning VLC Media Player.Visit our sponsors:ClassLinkArubaPDSSomethingCool.comEmai

Apr 08,2022 55:51

59. Episode 66 - 3rd Time is a Charm

Mark is back for more punishment - The 3rd time is the charm right???Josh tells us about a scary email he got last Friday from one of the SOCs he works with. He then follows up with telling us about the 2 phishing emails they saw this week, and one had a malware payload we have all heard about.The guys weigh in on their experience with DDOS attacks.Finally, Marks quizzes Chris and Josh on Missouri facts.CHECK OUT Pondurance's "Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for Dummies" book we talk about.

Apr 01,2022 47:50

60. Episode 65 - Mark’s Second Interview

Chris and Josh are back from the MidwestTechTalk Security Symposium and debrief from that experience. Mark joins the episode for his second interview. They all talk about how when a Superintendent decides to leave/retire, it can induce some stress and change strategic plans. They also talk about security cameras in buildings and buses, and talk about Google's decision to end support for "Less Secure Apps."Buy something from our store!Visit our sponsors:PonduranceArubaPDSSomethingCool.com

Mar 25,2022 47:11

61. Episode 64 - Live from the MidwestTechTalk Security Symposium

This is a bit of a different episode for a few reasons...1. This is the first time Chris and Josh have recorded together in person.2. We were recording at a conference... in an empty conference room.3. We were able to get Ryan from Provision Data Solutions and Chris from Aruba to join us live!4. This is a super quick episode. Super. Quick.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-rew2dVt_c Securing Google session we did at MidwestTechTalk Security Symposium 2022Link to BUY OUR F12 Shirt and MORE *new st

Mar 15,2022 09:47

62. Episode 63 - An Interview with Josh Renaud

Who is Josh Renaud? You might not know his name, but you probably heard his story. Back in Episode 47 (DESE is Messy), we talked about the response from DESE and Missouri Governor Parson when a reporter from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch pointed out a vulnerability on the DESE website; Josh Renaud is that reporter. In this episode, Josh talks candidly about the events that took place, the responses from DESE and Governor Parson, and the fallout. Recently the Highway Patrol lead investigation wrapp

Mar 04,2022 52:12

63. Episode 62 - Snow Plow!!!

The special guest this episode are the snow plows you can hear plowing Josh's street... But really our special Guest is Julian. He tells us about his awesome VDI setup and the new DR site he is implementing. We also talk about a few listener emails, one about Incident Response Plans and one that throws some shade on a former host...Link to Pondurance Joplin Schools Case StudyLink to Michigan IRP documentLink to Michigan Cyber Partners websiteLink to BUY OUR F12 Shirt and MORE *new store*Visit ou

Feb 25,2022 54:46

64. Episode 61 - Passwords? We Don’t Need Passwords!

In this episode, we asked Sean from Ohio to guest host with us. We talk CoSN, DC Comics, and we dig into Pondurance's Cybersecurity Checklist. Email us and vote for Eric, Mark, Pate, Bill, or Sean! Who will replace "that one guy"?Click HERE to read the F12 newspaper article we talked about.Buy our new shirt... "F12 != Hacking" https://tinyurl.com/f12govVisit our sponsorsPondurancePDSArubaSomethingCool.com

Feb 18,2022 51:05

65. Episode 60 - Deer Season in the Middle of the Woods

We are happy to have listener Bill as a special guest tonight. We get an overview of his school district that, as he puts it, "is in the middle of the woods in the Mark Twain National Forrest." As you can imagine that presents a few unique issues that other schools might not have to deal with, including an extended closure due to deer season.We also talk about puked on Chromebooks, Bill rebuilding his SCCM/Config Manager Server, a quick Erate update, and Josh has a weird Word issue.Click HERE to

Feb 11,2022 40:07

66. Episode 59 - Leave Work At Work, a Lesson Learned the Hard Way

Another episode with a special guest as we have tryouts for our open co-host spot! This week it is Pate's turn! We talk about our 471's being in "wave ready status," Josh had an issue with a new "open" network he created, and Chris updates us on his search for a new phone system. The majority of this episode is spent listening to Pate tell his story about literally dying... twice... in a week, from cardiovascular issues. He walks us through how his life has changed and how the 70+ days spent in

Feb 03,2022 46:52

67. Episode 58 - The One With Mark...

Listener Mark tries out for our vacant position. Chris tells us how excited he got when he was told he had a "box from Aruba" waiting for him, and it turned out to be 1 AP. He also tells us his woes about his Lenovo 100e Gen2 Chromebooks (and Josh took that as a chance to bag on Lenovo Chromebooks). Josh talks about spending several days in training sessions for lights/sound/rigging for his school's new Performing Arts Center. Chris also talks about a vendor telling him about Cat1 network hardwa

Jan 28,2022 51:30

68. Episode 57 - There’s Strength In Numbers

In this episode, Eric tries out to fill our vacancy. We talk about the new MSIP6 standard and its statement about a cyber/privacy plan, we talk about Chris' old fiber, and we talk about how everyone should enable SPF, DMARC, and DKIM.Visit our sponsors (SHI, Provision Data Solutions, HPE/Aruba, and SomethingCool.com), buy our shirts, email us, tweet us, please.Buy our new shirt... "F12 != Hacking" https://tinyurl.com/f12govDESE MSIP6 link we discuss... https://dese.mo.gov/media/pdf/msip-6-ruleTy

Jan 21,2022 41:01

69. Episode 56 - We Need Your Help

In this episode, Chris and Josh need your help! Chris is starting a project to replace his phone system and he is looking for recommendations... and Josh is no help. They go over the recently opened E-Rate 471 window and Chris' awarded ECF funding.Finally, they share some news about Cory, and what that means going forward. Buy our new shirt... "F12 != Hacking" https://tinyurl.com/f12govBuy our OLD shirt... https://tinyurl.com/k12techtalkGOTSHIRTSBuy a lady shirt (scroll down)... https://tinyurl.

Jan 14,2022 49:05

70. Episode 55 - Break is over! GET TO WORK!

Break is over... and we are back... except Cory, but Eric joins to fill in.We talk about our projects we completed over Christmas break, Chrome OS LTS, E-Rate 471 dates, Josh's content filter redirect issue, and Chris' new video game addiction.Chrome OS LTS article is here... https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/11333726tweet us @k12techtalkpodemail us at [email protected] our sponsorsSHIPDSArubaSomethingCool.com

Jan 07,2022 41:29

71. Episode 54 - The Phish Gone Wrong!!!

The guys are all here! Chris talks about "Hour of Code" with some elementary students. He also asks questions about how to handle accounts for substitute teachers. All three guys weigh in with their "Hot Takes" on a phishing campaign that ruffled some feathers at a school district in the state of Washington... How real is too real?Tweet us! We want to hear from you! @k12techtalkpodEmail us at [email protected], especially if you are a potential sponsor. Let's work something out.BUY A SHIRT A

Dec 10,2021 42:06

72. Episode 53 - Networked Battery Backups and Parent Complaints

Cory tells us about his new network attached battery backups. Josh poses two issues emailed to us from anonymous listeners, one about a parent fighting a Chromebook damage fee and the other so wild you have to hear it to believe it.Link to the INVZBL cart Chris talked about - https://invzbl.com/index#productsTweet us we want to hear from you! @k12techtalkpodEmail us at [email protected], especially if you are a potential sponsor. Lets work something out.BUY A SHIRT AND/OR HOODIE! https://tin

Dec 03,2021 37:47

73. Episode 52 - Happy Thanksgiving (Bad Cell Phone Reception Edition)

Chris and Josh wish each other (and Cory) AND listeners a Happy Thanksgiving... while driving and having bad cell phone reception.

Nov 26,2021 01:30

74. Episode 51 - He‘s Back!

Cory is back! The guys talk E-rate, automated user account creation, phone systems, and Cory complains about his internet.Link to the INVZBL cart Chris talked about - https://invzbl.com/index#productsTweet us we want to hear from you! @k12techtalkpodEmail us at [email protected], especially if you are a potential sponsor. Lets work something out.BUY A SHIRT AND/OR HOODIE! https://tinyurl.com/k12techtalkGOTSHIRTSVisit our sponsors at:INVZBLsomethingcool.comprovisionds.comarubanetworks.com

Nov 19,2021 31:51

75. Episode 50 - The One With Eric

Cory is still gone! We are concerned for his well being... But... We got ERIC instead! We talk about 2 factor across applications, dramatic reading reviews, and the METL conference.Link to the INVZBL cart Chris talked about - https://invzbl.com/index#productsTweet us we want to hear from you! @k12techtalkpodEmail us at [email protected], especially if you are a potential sponsor. Lets work something out.BUY A SHIRT AND/OR HOODIE! https://tinyurl.com/k12techtalkGOTSHIRTSVisit our sponsors at:

Nov 12,2021 40:47

76. Episode 49 - Concern for Cory

Cory is missing, and we are not sure why. We are concerned for his well being...But, we power through the concern and talk about E-Rate 486 and 470 timelines, DNS issues, listener emails, and we read a few Google Classroom reviews.This show's lifeblood is feedback from listeners like you! Please email us or tweet us with your feedback - we love it! If you contact one of our sponsors, PLEASE let them know you heard about them on our podcast!Link to the INVZBL cart Chris talked about - https://inv

Nov 05,2021 45:26

77. Episode 48 - What Happens in Vegas...

Chris and Cory are in VEGAS, BABY! But they make time to record a quick episode and fill us in on what they are seeing at the Kaseya Connect IT conference. They also talk about the second breach in less than a week to affect all Missouri teachers. Josh also tells a story about a suspicious email he got that made him think someone was trying to take control of one of his SSL certs.Tweet us we want to hear from you! @k12techtalkpodemail us [email protected], especially if you are a potential s

Oct 22,2021 24:21

78. Episode 47 - DESE is MESSY

In this episode the guys chat about Chris' keylogger issue, a new Google Workspace for Education feature to prevent students from "unenrolling" from Google Classrooms, and they dive head first into the hot topic of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's vulnerability that the St. Louis Post Dispatch discovered.Back story here... https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/education/missouri-teachers-social-security-numbers-at-risk-on-state-agency-s-website/article_f3339700-ece0-

Oct 15,2021 46:11

79. Episode 46 - The Interview with MS-ISAC

This episode is a big one! Chris, Cory, and Josh quickly talk about recent issues in their schools including Chris finding a Chromebook that was hit by a train, literally. However, the biggest share of this episode is an interview with Jamie, Michelle, and Nolan. They are from the Center for Internet Security (cisecurity.org) and MS-ISAC. They talk about the threats that schools face and the services they offer that could help schools mitigate those risks, including a dedicated SOC staffed 24/7

Oct 08,2021 50:40

80. Episode 45 - Plain White T‘s

In this episode the fellas chat about Chris' continuing PrintNightmare, Josh's firewall issue with a root CA expiration, the extension Google Tone, and if they blanket allow or blanket deny Chrome extensions for students. Chris and Cory are also very distracted with Amazon's new helper robot (Amazon is not a sponsor...), and Cory changes a lightbulb while he is supposed to be recording. Check out our sponsor ClassLink... Here's a K-12 Case Study.Tweet us at @k12techtalkpodemail us [email protected]

Oct 01,2021 34:56

81. Episode 44 - Stolen Devices, Filter Changes, and a PrintNightmare Patch

In this episode Chris talks about applying a Windows update that broke all of his printing. Josh talks about a student that sent him an email asking for filter changes to be applied, and he talks about an experience with a stolen Chromebook. Cory talks about his new visitor management system. The newly released critical patches for Nagios and VCenter are also discussed.Article we discuss - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-windows-security-updates-break-network-printing/Check ou

Sep 26,2021 40:48

82. Episode 43 - The Betrayal

Cory returns and has a lot to say, and gets betrayed. The guys talk about redundant internet connections, Chris gets Carbon Black, Josh has a NVR issue, and Cory talks about his issue with YouTube Kids. The guys also talk about the free offerings from MS-ISAC and CISA.gov for schools.Check out our sponsor ClassLink | Single Sign-On for EducationTweet us at @k12techtalkpodemail us [email protected] A SHIRT AND/OR HOODIE! https://tinyurl.com/k12techtalkGOTSHIRTSVisit our sponsors at:somethi

Sep 22,2021 39:06

83. Episode 42 - The One Without Cory

Cory is too busy watching football to join Chris and Josh today. They talk about an eWaste question from a listener, 2fa, a weird camera issue Josh is having, and Chris goes over his weird bandwidth issues he is having.We have a new sponsor on board too... Welcome, ClassLink! They offer a SSO and interface solution for K12. They offer portals for teachers, students, and parents. The parent portal can show privacy data and can show what student data you are sharing with specific vendors. Give the

Sep 12,2021 36:59

84. Episode 41 - Confessions

In this episode the guys talk about Google's new age restriction setting, work injuries, and walking on wet wax confessions.Share our podcast with your friends and professional groups. Find us on Twitter @k12techtalkpodBUY A SHIRT AND/OR HOODIE! https://tinyurl.com/k12techtalkGOTSHIRTSVisit our sponsors at:somethingcool.comprovisionds.comarubanetworks.com

Sep 03,2021 35:51

85. Episode 40 - We are BACK!

We are back! It's been a bit since we have all been together. We recap summer projects, Kaseya's cyber incident, Josh's phishing incident, and somehow we ended up as guests on Aruba Unplugged (the HPE/Aruba podcast). Share our podcast with your friends and professional groups. Find us on Twitter @k12techtalkpodBUY A SHIRT AND/OR HOODIE! https://tinyurl.com/k12techtalkGOTSHIRTSVisit our sponsors at:somethingcool.comprovisionds.comarubanetworks.com

Aug 27,2021 35:41

86. Episode 39 - Live from MidwestTechTalk2021, it's the Cory Show!

This episode is short and sweet. The guys are at MidwestTechTalk2021, well, not Josh. Chris is running around making sure the conference is going well as he's on the planning committee. Josh is on the planning committee too, but he bailed. Cory steps up and does the episode himself.Highlights from MidwestTechTalk2021 can be found on Twitter @midwesttechtalk or #mwtt2021Tweet us at @k12techtalkpodBUY A SHIRT AND/OR HOODIE! https://tinyurl.com/k12techtalkGOTSHIRTS

Jul 21,2021 02:19

87. Episode 38 - Summer Check In (Sponsored by StatusGator)

Josh, Chris, and Cory check in with what has been going on this summer. All three have been busy with summer projects, planning MidwestTechTalk, presenting a session at ISTE, and taking vacation. The guys also mention the recent Kaseya issue, but save that for a later episode (Cory didn't want to talk about it). They also talk about the recent announcements from Google pertaining to Age settings as well as Drive Link sharing settings. There seems to be a bit of confusion around both of these new

Jul 07,2021 25:33

88. Episode 37 - IT'S SUMMER!

The guys celebrate the arrival of summertime and what it means... projects. Cory talks about all of his projects he has this summer. Chris is already talking about the arrival of new teachers and when to create those accounts. Josh and Cory talk about the reports they have received from MS-ISAC (MDBR and others), and they all talk about the newly announced VMware vCenter vulnerability and the need to patch ASAP.Upcoming episodes might be less regular due to summer vacations, but we do plan to re

May 28,2021 45:46

89. Episode 36 - Mobility Print

In this episode the guys take a deep dive into PaperCut Mobility Print. Chris recently did a demo of the product and Josh talks about how his district uses it. Then, they briefly touch on the new announcement of funding for schools to purchase computer equipment that will be administered through USAC, but it is a separate pool of money than E-rate.For more info about Papercut visit:Papercut Mobility Print: https://www.papercut.com/products/free-software/mobility-print/Papercut Find-Me-Printing:

May 24,2021 26:50

90. Episode 35 - ISAC, FCC, and EOY Stuff

In this episode Josh is absent, so Cory and Chris actually have to come up with content. They talk about ISAC's offerings for K12 schools including free vulnerability scans and pen tests. They talk about the recent announcement that the FCC is going to offer a new "grant" for schools to help buy devices for students and teachers including laptops/Chromebooks. Finally, they talk about end of year collection and wrap up getting ready for summer.MS-ISAC (cisecurity.org)https://www.fcc.gov/document/

May 14,2021 38:57

91. Episode 34 - A Visit with Donatello

It's been a rough week. Cory explains his frustration with DRC's technical support when he had an issue with their testing platform this week. Josh talks about a vulnerability scanning and pen testing service offered to K12 Public School Districts for free via MS-ISAC and CISA. Then the guys interview Donatello as he tells the story of his ransomware attack during the 2019 school year. We learn a few interesting facts including that Donatello likes pineapple on his pizza.MS-ISAC (cisecurity.org)

May 07,2021 56:49

92. Episode 33 - A Ransomware Interview with "Gene"

In this episode we interview another ransomware victim, "Gene." There aren't a lot of words to describe the story we hear from Gene besides, WOW. This interview is unlike any of the others we have done. The phrase that Gene used that stuck out to me (Josh) was "If the house was on fire, would I need to tell you to go get water?" Gene tells his story with an amazing amount of candor, honesty and humor. Gene does say several times that his district leadership and faculty could not have been more s

Apr 30,2021 52:37

93. Episode 32 - Snap Your Fingers

Chris is absent so Cory and Josh do all the talking. They talk about their major takeaways from Denzel's interview last week. They talk about a recent notification from Aruba Networks about a vulnerability in ClearPass. They also each name a company they wish they could make disappear with a snap of the fingers... What would be yours? Tweet us and let us know! Visit our sponsors! Let them know you heard about them on our show.Tweet us at @k12techtalkpodBUY A SHIRT AND/OR HOODIE! https://tinyurl

Apr 23,2021 41:31

94. Episode 31 - A Ransomware Interview with Denzel

In this episode we quickly talk about the Google Drive outage earlier in the week, and the fact that Google turned on the Plagiarism feature that checks against other students' work.The majority of our hour long episode is an interview with Denzel. Denzel is the Tech Director at a school that was recently hit with ransomware. He shares with us details of the attack, from waking up and realizing over his morning coffee that they had major issues, to the day he realized the "bad guys" posted data

Apr 16,2021 01:05:33

95. Episode 30 - Crocs in Socks

Cory returns from Disney, and Josh returns from the Bourbon trail. Josh had a few issues to take care of while gone, including a weird Aruba firmware update issue. Cory talks about the horrible new feature on Chromebooks called "Switch Access" with displays boxes all over the screen on Chromebooks. Chris checks his E-rate 471 status live on the show. Visit our sponsors! Let them know you heard about them on our show.Click here if you want to sign up for Aruba's Atmosphere networking conference (

Apr 09,2021 38:15

96. Episode 29 - Spring Break with Ruckus

Chris and Josh are pretty laid back this episode because it is Spring Break and the biggest worry is cutting grass at home. The guys review an AP from Ruckus and discuss the different options that Ruckus brings to the table.A big THANK YOU to Ruckus for providing the AP for us to review. Visit RUCKUS® | CommScope for more info about their product offerings and Business Alliance.

Apr 03,2021 28:47

97. Episode 28 - Do Chromebooks Print?

Cory is gone, no, we didn't fire him, he is on vacation with his family, so we have Guest Matt join us.We talk about Papercut and how it solved printing issues with Chromebooks for Matt and Josh (Chris doesn't support Chromebook printing at his district). We briefly talk about how students discovered they could "invalidate" certificates used by common k12 filters to bypass school filters, and how to prevent that from happening. We talk about how Matt doubles as a bus mechanic and installs bus ca

Mar 30,2021 46:01

98. Episode 27 Take 2 - Recap Esports Expo and Transition Stories

Sorry, something went wrong with our uploaded file. Take 2.Josh abruptly leaves at the start of the show to take care of an emergency at his board meeting, so Cory and Chris are left to manage the show by themselves. They recap the 2021 Esports Expo, and talk about how they transitioned into the role of Director at their current schools and how the hand off worked. Josh returns and Cory takes issue with Josh's lameness.Visit our sponsors! Let them know you heard about them on our show.Click here

Mar 19,2021 39:03

99. Episode 26 - BSOD and Handsome Josh

In this episode we talk about the newest Windows Update causing BSOD when you print (and how to fix it), we complain about Google Admin Console moving the locations of settings and not telling anyone, and oddly Cory calls Josh handsome.Click here if you want to sign up for Aruba's Atmosphere networking conference (free)Tweet us at @k12techtalkpodBUY A SHIRT AND/OR HOODIE! https://tinyurl.com/k12techtalkGOTSHIRTSVisit our sponsors at:somethingcool.comprovisionds.comarubanetworks.com

Mar 12,2021 38:06

100. Episode 25 - Check Mark Me, Bro

In this episode Cory chronicles his multiple demos for new phone systems. The guys discuss Google's recently announced changes to Workspaces for EDU and the new fee structure. Finally they also complain about the DRC testing platform for the spring assessments and how they changed the Chromebook extension without telling anyone.Click here if you want to sign up for Aruba's Atmosphere networking conference (free)Tweet us at @k12techtalkpodBUY A SHIRT AND/OR HOODIE! https://tinyurl.com/k12techtalk

Mar 05,2021 43:33

101. Episode 24 - The POCKET OF DOOOOOOOM!

Welcome to the POCKET OF DOOM! Full disclosure, the reason why we didn't have an episode release Monday, is because Chris was in crisis mode and too busy to record. In this episode Chris covers a week's worth of drama that started last Wednesday, and (we hope) concluded today. It includes power outages, internet connection issues, and a virus.........or was it. We also read a weirdly timed email from listener Adam, who really appreciates Cory.BUY A SHIRT AND/OR HOODIE! https://tinyurl.com/k12te

Feb 26,2021 01:00:30

102. Episode 23 - Crazy Chromebook Stories

In this episode the guys share their craziest Chromebook damage stories, Josh updates one of his Erate 471s, Cory gives some insight into his phone system responses, and Josh tries to teach Chris and Cory new words...Visit our sponsors somethingcool.com and provisionds.comTweet us at @k12techtalkpodEmail us at [email protected] A SHIRT AND/OR HOODIE! https://tinyurl.com/k12techtalkGOTSHIRTS

Feb 15,2021 35:21

103. Episode 22 - Yes, we are recording.

Episode 22 In this episode we discuss the new second round of "COVID relief funding" for schools. We answer a listener's email about comparing new "Smartboards." We also answer Ryan's Random question of the week.If you have a topic you want us to talk about, email us at [email protected] @k12techtalkpodVisit our sponsors somethingcool.com and provisionds.com

Feb 08,2021 33:43

104. Episode 21 - Josh Totally Screwed Up

Josh forgot to hit record, and realized it after recording 33min of award winning podcast material. What you will hear is our second try for the night, and no where near as good. We talk about the potential for new "CARES money," filing Erate 471's and what first steps you should take to lock down Windows workstations.Visit our sponsors https://somethingcool.com/ and http://www.provisionds.com/Send us email at [email protected] us on twitter @k12techtalkpod

Jan 29,2021 29:29

105. Episode 20 - New Sponsor, Sonicwall Hack, a Contest, and Who Makes the Call...

In this episode we talk about how you may not need to use an Erate consultant, the new Sonicwall hack, we discuss who makes the decision to unblock/block websites, we talk about a tshirt contest, and we welcome a new sponsor.Send us an email at [email protected] with tshirt slogan suggestions!Visit our sponsors somethingcool.com (http://www.somethingcool.com) and Provision Data Solutions (http://www.provisionds.com/)

Jan 23,2021 35:48

106. Episode 19 - Andy's Email, New Windows 0 Day, and Josh Mutes Cory

Episode 19 - We read an email from Andy and answer his questions about our virtual environments and our Chromebook rotations. Cory tells us about a new Windows 0 day vulnerability he read about this afternoon, and Chris carries on about Esports again.Email us at [email protected] our sponsor somethingcool.com

Jan 15,2021 34:14

107. Episode 18 - Listener Supported

This episode is 100% requests from listeners! First, we deep dive into Gmail's compliance settings, then we debate Chromebooks vs iPads vs Windows devices vs BYOD. Cory also suffers a PC failure.Send us topic ideas [email protected] somethingcool.com

Jan 08,2021 28:14

108. Episode 17 - Listener Email, Firewalls, G Suite Setting, and Story Time

In this episode, we read a listener email and answer his question about what firewalls we use, we listen to Cory's story of bad luck and how his SAN went down this week, we walk Chris through changing G Suite settings real time, and quickly celebrate the Death of Flash.Email us at [email protected] our sponsor at somethingcool.com

Dec 31,2020 34:47

109. Episode 16 - Where's Cory? Esports, Erate, and VDI

Cory flaked on us at the last second today, so we recruited Jason to join us. He is at a district with 17,000 students and he talks about his really cool VDI setup as well as the struggles they have with virtual learning. We also discuss the new Erate deadlines that were announced 12/23/2020, and how Esports and CTF/CyberPatriot events give students another avenue to compete against their peers. If you have a subject you want us to talk about, email us at [email protected] our sponsor

Dec 23,2020 47:35

110. Episode 15 - Erate, Google Outage and Josh Hates Minecraft

This episode we talk about our Erate filings, the multiple Google outages that affected the world this week, and the fact that Josh hates Minecraft.If you have a topic idea, please email [email protected]!

Dec 16,2020 30:03

111. Episode 14 - We're Back Baby!

We are back! We reintroduce ourselves, talk Corona, Chromebook shortages, virtual instruction, Corona some more, and Cory and Chris hurt Josh's feelings.Send us topics at [email protected] our sponsor SomethingCool.com when you get a chance too.

Dec 09,2020 42:48

112. Episode 13 - Things are a changing, A big box from Aruba, and Cory is missing

Chris and Josh talk about how things are changing by the hour with COVID updates/plans for summer school and fall return. They both received a big box of gear from Aruba Networks and Cory is MIA.Email us feedback and ideas at [email protected] our sponsor somethingcool.com/education

May 29,2020 33:40

113. Episode 12 - Corona Depression, Hotspots, Chromebooks are sold out, and IKEA

The Corona Depression is setting in, and the guys just sound down. They talk about hotspots, Chromebook bids not being fulfilled, and Chris' love for IKEA. Give them feedback at [email protected] and share with your friends.

Apr 17,2020 37:36

114. Episode 11 - Dealing with Corona, and Guests Andy and Cory

We skipped a week (and we are sorry about that) so we went long tonight to make up for it. We talk about Corona and how it is changing our workflow and environments. We are joined by guests Andy and Cory. Send feedback to [email protected]

Apr 02,2020 50:12

115. Episode 10 - Esports Event, Corona, and Cory gets a gold star

In this episode, Chris talks about the Esports event he hosted for several area schools, and we talk about how COVID19 has already changed education. Also, we admit Cory has some good ideas. Have a listen. Give us feedback at [email protected] and share this podcast with your friends!

Mar 18,2020 41:39

116. Episode 9 - Power Outages and Panic Mode

In this episode, Cory tells us about his power outage that caused his virtual environment to go down, Chris tells us about how a drive with his family turns into PANIC MODE, and we discuss DHCP redundancy in a bit more detail. Give us some feedback at [email protected] and share with all your friends and co-workers. The more feedback we receive, the better topics we will have.

Mar 11,2020 01:02:02

117. Episode 8 - Heat Stinks and Sticky Wickets

After a week off, Chris, Josh and yes special guest Cory talk about restricting exe's, setting up a DR Domain Controller, we read an email from a listener in Canada, and we ask for input as to Cory's fate on the show. Send us feedback at [email protected]!

Mar 04,2020 42:37

118. Episode 7 - Ransom Recap, Vape Detectors, and Bed Bugs

We discuss what changes we each are putting in place after our chat with Andrew. Josh talks about his district's recent purchase of "vape detectors" and Chris confronts his bed bug issue. Cory joins us as a guest AGAIN this week.

Feb 20,2020 33:32

119. Episode 6 - A Ransomware Story

Episode 6 of K12 Tech Talk - Every IT person's nightmare... Ransomware outbreak. We talk to Andrew from St. Landry Parish School District about their ransomware infection. Andrew takes us from day of infection to when the National Guard showed up, and recovery. Andrew's first hand account of infection/recovery will have every IT person second guessing their life decisions. Have a listen...

Feb 12,2020 01:01:37

120. Episode 5 - Listener Questions

Episode 5 - Cory is back as our guest. We answer questions from 3 listeners, one from Australia! The episode's highlight is Cory's amazing Australian accent.

Feb 06,2020 34:27

121. Episode 4 - Death of Chrome Apps and Guest Cory

In this episode, we welcome guest Cory. We also talk about Google's announcement to kill off Chrome Apps and account creation/deletion policy and procedure. Please share this podcast with your friends, and send feedback to [email protected]!

Jan 29,2020 30:30

122. Episode 3 - Phishing Examples, Setting Up a Physical Server, and Dramatic Reading of Spam

Josh whines about attempting to install an OS on a physical server after spending years only using VMware. Chris delves into phishing his staff and how he makes fun of staff that click phishing links. Josh is forced to do "dramatic readings" of spam emails. Chris tells us how he has a extremely short timeout for screensavers/lock screens. Email [email protected] to submit topic ideas or other ideas.

Jan 23,2020 29:58

123. Episode 2 - Passwords, Device Counts, and Phishing

In this episode Chris forgets his name... the guys have their first email with feedback and talk about password strength, device count explosion on WiFi, and phishing. Thanks for listening.

Jan 12,2020 39:45

124. Episode 1 - Introductions

The First Episode!!! Meet Chris and Josh as they introduce themselves, discuss "smart school" features, and talk about a K12 Tech Conference for the Midwest. Email us at [email protected] for ideas or sponsorship options.

Dec 27,2019 25:23

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