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Building a Culture Around Cybersecurity with Andrew Marcinek (Re-Air)
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- Zero Breach Zone
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- Jul 7, 2026
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- 2309
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Summary
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 Marcinek: father, author, education veteran and CTO, to dig into why building a culture around cybersecurity is the most important thing schools can do right now. Andrew shares his journey from classroom teacher to technology leader and makes a powerful case that digital safety isn't an IT issue — it's a people issue. The conversation tackles the ongoing debate around cell phone policy and screen time, with Andrew arguing that banning devices misses the point. Students need to learn to navigate technology the same way they learn to drive — with proper education and guardrails, not just restrictions. That thinking underpins his work in digital health and wellness and his widely praised book, *Teaching Digital Kindness*, which has become a go-to resource for educators looking to build empathy and accountability in digital spaces. They also explore how AI is transforming school communications and operations, and close out with a look at vibe coding — where students use AI tools to build and publish real websites with little to no traditional coding experience. Key Takeaways: Cybersecurity in schools requires a culture, not just a tool Students need digital literacy the way they need driver's ed — preparation, not prohibition Digital health and wellness belongs in the classroom conversation 'Teaching Digital Kindness' is essential reading for any educator navigating today's tech landscape along with Andrew's upcoming book (working title) 'Untangled' AI is streamlining how schools communicate and operate Vibe coding is opening up real creative and technical op…