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Zero Breach Zone

by Andy Lombardo & Phil Hintz

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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.

Hosts

  • Andy Lombardo
  • Phil Hintz

© 2026 Andy Lombardo & Phil Hintz

Episodes (37)

  1. Surviving a School District Cyberattack with Sandra Paul

    May 12, 202646m#4

    Welcome 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 they're joined by Sandra Paul, a seasoned K-12

  2. Building a Culture Around Cybersecurity with Andrew Marcinek

    Apr 28, 202638m#3

    Welcome 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 education. This week they're joined by Andrew Ma

  3. Cybercrime at Machine Speed: Are Schools Ready?

    Apr 14, 202628m#2

    Welcome 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 schools in 2026. Drawing from recent industry

  4. Season 2 Kickoff: The ‘Hi, How Are You?’ Scam & Smarter Cyber Threats in 2026

    Mar 31, 202621m#1

    Episode 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. They break down the rise of scam tactics l

  5. Knowing Is Half the Battle... The Other Half Is Cybersecurity Funding for Schools (Re-Air)

    Dec 2, 202536m#17

    Welcome 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 strategies in K-12 education. They explore the im

  6. Ransomware Rising: Confronting the K-12 Cybersecurity Crisis (Re-Air)

    Nov 18, 202541m#14

    Welcome 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 the Cisco Talos 2024 report. They explore t

  7. Building Strong EdTech Partnerships & Creating a Cybersecurity Culture in Schools with Jeff McCoy | FETC 2025 Series (Re-Air)

    Nov 4, 202515m#13

    Welcome 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 County, South Carolina. Drawing from his 25+ y

  8. Energizing EdTech with Michelle Krieger: A Dynamic Conversation on School Cybersecurity | FETC 2025 Series (Re-Air)

    Oct 21, 202531m#12

    Welcome 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 education and cybersecurity recorded at F

  9. From Crisis to Innovation: Lessons in Educational Cybersecurity with Scott Bailey | FETC 2025 Series (Re-Air)

    Oct 7, 202528m#11

    Welcome 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 School District. Through his engaging storytell

  10. Building a Culture of Cybersecurity in K-12 with Itza White, Director of Cybersecurity at Five Star

    Sep 23, 202524m#21

    Welcome 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 unique challenges of cybersecurity in K-12 ed

  11. When Disruption Disrupts Itself: Dr. Joe Phillips on AI, Safety, & the Accelerating Pace of EdTech | FETC 2025 Series (Re-Air)

    Sep 9, 202530m#10

    Welcome 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 recorded live at the conference, Dr. Phill

  12. E-Rate’s Future and Cybersecurity Funding for Schools with Mindy Fiscus

    Aug 26, 202538m#20

    Welcome 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 of Government Affairs & E-Rate at the Lea

  13. Policy, Passion & Purpose: Tales from EdTech Trailblazer Dr. Sheryl Abshire | FETC 2025 Series (Re-Air)

    Aug 11, 202530m#9

    Welcome 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 with master storyteller Dr. Sheryl R. Absh

  14. Duane Shaffer: Strengthening K–12 Cybersecurity Through Documentation, Community & the TLE Seal

    Jul 29, 202520m#19

    Welcome 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 Illinois. They discuss the importance of cyb

  15. The Cybersecurity Mindset in K–12: Insights from Maurice Payne

    Jul 15, 202523m#18

    Welcome 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 from corporate America to K–12 EdTech. Mauri

  16. FETC, VR & Cybersecurity: What’s Next for K–12 Tech? with Jennifer Womble

    Jul 1, 202538m#17

    Welcome to Episode 17 of Zero Breach Zone, in this episode hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo are joined by Jennifer Womble, a trailblazer in the EdTech community and the visionary Program Chair of the Future of Educatio

  17. From NASA to K-12: Revolutionizing School Cybersecurity with Frankie Jackson (Re-Air)

    Jun 17, 202542m#19

    Welcome to Episode 7 of the Zero Breach Zone ! Join hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo as they sit down with Frankie Jackson, a cybersecurity expert and former CTO of Cypress Fairbanks ISD, to explore the intersection of

  18. Riding the AI Wave in Education & Adapting the Right Mindset with Dr. Adam Phyall

    Jun 3, 202536m#18

    Welcome to episode 16 of the Zero Breach Zone. In this episode, hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo are joined by Dr. Adam Phyall, Director of Professional Learning and Leadership at All4Ed and a board member of ISTE. Wit

  19. Knowing Is Half the Battle... The Other Half Is Cybersecurity Funding for Schools

    May 20, 202536m#17

    Welcome 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 strategies in K-12 education. They explore the im

  20. Tech Tales & Security Talks: A Rural School Adventure with Jason Yaw Osei (Re-Air)

    May 6, 202534m#16

    Welcome to Episode 6 of the Zero Breach Zone! In this episode, hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo welcome Jason Yaw Osei, Tech Director of Technology and Cybersecurity at Campbell ISD in Texas, for a fun and engaging dis

  21. Ransomware Rising: Confronting the K-12 Cybersecurity Crisis

    Apr 22, 202541m#15

    Welcome 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 the Cisco Talos 2024 report. They explore t

  22. The Entrepreneur's Learning Curve with Oliver Page, (Re-Air)

    Apr 8, 202533m#14

    Welcome to Episode 4 of the Zero Breach Zone! In this episode, we sit down with Oliver Page, CEO and founder of CyberNut , for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and cybersecurity in education. Oliver share

  23. Building Strong EdTech Partnerships & Creating a Cybersecurity Culture in Schools with Jeff McCoy | FETC 2025 Series

    Mar 25, 202515m#13

    Welcome 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 County, South Carolina. Drawing from his 25+ y

  24. Energizing EdTech with Michelle Krieger: A Dynamic Conversation on School Cybersecurity | FETC 2025 Series

    Mar 11, 202531m#12

    Welcome 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 education and cybersecurity recorded at F

  25. From Crisis to Innovation: Lessons in Educational Cybersecurity with Scott Bailey | FETC 2025 Series

    Feb 25, 202528m#11

    Welcome 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 School District. Through his engaging storytell